Figure Facing Forward

Auguste Rodin

Figure Facing Forward by Auguste Rodin

Auguste Rodin, the master sculptor behind The Thinker, brought the same raw energy to his sketches. Here, he captures a figure in motion, using swift, scribbled lines and soft washes of brown to suggest flowing drapery and flesh. Rather than freezing a pose, Rodin famously asked his models to walk around his studio, allowing him to draw them continuously without them stopping. This technique gave his drawings an incredible sense of life and spontaneity that perfectly complements his famous bronze sculptures.

Technique
pencil and wash
Material
paper
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