Weiblicher Akt

drawing, paper

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

16_19th-century

french

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

paper

ink drawing experimentation

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Weiblicher Akt" (Female Nude) is a study in charcoal and watercolor on paper by Auguste Rodin, a prominent French sculptor and artist known for his naturalistic and expressive figures. This drawing depicts a single female nude figure in two poses, demonstrating Rodin's mastery of anatomy and composition. The figure is captured in a dynamic movement, emphasizing the fluidity of the human form. This work is a testament to Rodin's artistic process, illustrating his use of sketches to explore and develop his ideas before sculpting. "Weiblicher Akt" is housed at the Städel Museum in Germany.