Nude Woman Carrying Vase on Head
1909
Forget the heavy bronze of The Thinker for a moment—here, Rodin shows off his incredibly fluid side with delicate pencil and wash. This elongated figure balances a massive vessel on her head like a living column, her body stretched into elegant, almost impossible proportions that defy standard anatomy. The sketchy, overlapping lines suggest movement and the physical strain of the burden, yet she stands with a serene, statuesque grace. A handwritten note at the bottom dedicates the piece to a loyal friend, reminding us that even the great sculptor cherished his earliest supporters.
- Technique
- pencil and watercolor wash
- Material
- paper
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