Artwork
Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This lithograph, created around 1910, is a portrait of the sculptor Auguste Rodin by the artist Auguste Renoir.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Rodin with a direct gaze, his facial features rendered with simplicity and depth. As a portrait of a renowned sculptor, it offers a glimpse into Rodin's appearance.
Technique & Style
Renoir's use of straightforward lines and shading achieves a lifelike representation of Rodin, demonstrating the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject through a restrained yet effective technique.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
