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This is a drawing of three figures in a minimalist style. The drawing features three intertwined figures sketched with light, delicate lines on a plain background. The figures appear in a fluid, natural pose, with the lines of their bodies suggesting movement and grace. The sketch is sparse and leaves a lot of negative space, emphasizing the contours and gentle forms of the figures.
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This is a drawing of three figures in a minimalist style. The drawing features three intertwined figures sketched with light, delicate lines on a plain background. The figures appear in a fluid, natural pose, with the lines of their bodies suggesting movement and grace. The sketch is sparse and leaves a lot of negative space, emphasizing the contours and gentle forms of the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Ames du Purgatoire

Auguste Rodin

Date
1893
Medium
drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7409
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Nude
  • Figures

NGA object ID 10205. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.