Figure Disrobing
1900-1910
Most people know Rodin for heavy bronze statues like The Thinker, but this sketch reveals his frantic, energetic side. The swirling, scratchy lines capture a woman in the intimate act of undressing, with the upper body wrapped in a chaos of strokes that suggest slipping fabric. Rodin often instructed models to move freely rather than pose stiffly, allowing him to scribble furiously and catch the essence of their motion. It feels less like a static portrait and more like a frozen split-second of movement.
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