Portrait of Antonin Proust 1884 - 1888

This etching, created by Auguste Rodin between 1884 and 1888, captures Antonin Proust in profile. The striking simplicity of the composition, with the subject's face filling the majority of the frame, highlights Rodin's mastery of line and detail. The artist's masterful use of shading creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the subject's strong features and intense gaze. This work, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Rodin's ability to create powerful and expressive portraits through the medium of etching.