Portrait of the Sculptor Auguste Rodin in his Studio c. 1889

This charcoal and pastel drawing by Jean-François Rafaëlli depicts the famed sculptor Auguste Rodin working in his studio. Created around 1889, the piece captures Rodin in a moment of artistic creation as he refines a sculpture of two nude figures. Rafaëlli's use of charcoal and pastel creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the details of both Rodin's studio and the sculpture itself. The drawing offers a glimpse into the artistic process of one of the most influential sculptors of the 19th century.