Springtime c. 1878

"Springtime" (c. 1878) is a charcoal drawing by Auguste Rodin, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. This artwork depicts a woman, possibly a nymph, in a dynamic pose, seemingly embracing a bull while another, smaller figure is draped over the bull's neck. The intricate details of the figure's anatomy and drapery are indicative of Rodin's meticulous approach to his art. The artwork is considered a study for the sculptor's later monumental bronze, "The Age of Bronze," which solidified Rodin's status as a leading figure in the Impressionist movement.