Artwork
Antonin Proust
Antonin Proust is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Auguste Rodin. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The drypoint 'Antonin Proust' is a portrait created by Auguste Rodin in 1885. It is a print made using the intaglio technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Antonin Proust, a French journalist and politician, with a serious expression, gazing into the distance. His facial features are rendered in detail, with a mustache, beard, and receding hairline, wearing a hat.
Technique & Style
Rodin employed the drypoint technique to achieve bold lines and shading, creating a sense of depth and texture. The work exemplifies the Realism movement, characterized by its focus on realistic depictions of everyday life and people.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Auguste René Rodin (; French: ; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture.
