Portrait of Antonin Proust 1884 - 1888

This drypoint etching, created between 1884 and 1888 by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, features a close-up profile portrait of Antonin Proust. The piece is a masterful example of Rodin's ability to capture the essence of his subject through detailed lines and subtle shading, highlighting the textures of the sitter's face and hair. "Portrait of Antonin Proust" is held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing human likeness through the medium of printmaking.