Seated Female Nude Looking Forward

1908

Auguste Rodin

Associated Names
Auguste Rodin

Artist, French, 1840 - 1917

This sketch depicts the full figure of a person standing, with one arm bent upwards above the head and the other resting near the thigh. The facial features are abstract, with forward-facing eyes and a neutral expression. The hair is indicated with loosely curved lines. The figure is not wearing any clothing, but details of the human form are suggested. In the lower left corner, handwritten text appears. The paper background is plain, emphasizing the fluid lines of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on folded paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson

  • Dimensions

    Overall (folded sh): 31.2 x 20 cm (12 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
    overall (unfolded): 31.2 x 40 cm (12 5/16 x 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.5.39

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1963

  • Auguste Rodin: an exhibition of sculptures and drawings, Charles E. Slatkin Galleries, New York, 1963, no. 47, repro.

1965

  • Sculpture and Drawings by Rodin, NGA, 1965-1966. 1966-1968, and 1969-1970.

1971

  • Rodin Drawings: True and False, NGA and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1971-1972.

1981

  • Rodin Rediscovered, NGA, 1981-1982, no. 327 (repro).

Bibliography

1971

  • Elsen/Varnedoe 1971, fig.85.

Inscriptions

lower left: Auguste Rodin a / Son ami l'eminent / avocat John Woodruff / Simpson / Aug. Rodin / 7 juillet1908

Wikidata ID

Q64536962

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