Faunesse
c. 1905
Rodin, usually known for chiseling heavy marble, lets his hair down with this delightfully loose sketch of a mythological fauness. She sits with a heavy, earthy presence, her body rendered in warm washes of ochre and tan, while wild green foliage bursts behind her head like a chaotic halo of nature. The sketchy lines give her a sense of raw energy, capturing a fleeting moment rather than a polished pose. It’s a rare glimpse into how the great sculptor thought about form and fluidity on paper.
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