Victor Hugo, De Face II
Rodin met the legendary French writer Victor Hugo in 1883 and was so captivated that he produced over 100 drawings of the poet in a single year, often sketching him secretly while Hugo was working or holding court. This intense sheet features a large, frontal portrait of the literary giant's weathered face alongside a smaller profile study, both rendered with scratchy, energetic lines that feel like a sculptor carving directly into the paper. It's a fantastic example of how Rodin's three-dimensional eye translated into 2D art, focusing on raw character and deep wrinkles rather than a polished, flattering likeness.
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