Flying Figure 1891

Auguste Rodin's "Flying Figure" (1891) is a bronze sculpture that exemplifies the artist's mastery of capturing movement and human form. The headless figure is depicted in a dynamic, twisting pose, seemingly suspended in mid-air. The work is characterized by Rodin's signature style, which emphasized naturalism and expressive realism, and his focus on the human body. The sculpture's fragmented and unfinished quality further accentuates the sense of dynamism and motion. The figure's powerful form and suggestive gesture invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of human existence and the fleeting nature of life.