Bust of Honoré de Balzac 1892

Auguste Rodin's 1892 bronze bust of Honoré de Balzac, a celebrated French novelist, is a powerful portrayal of the writer's intense personality. Rodin's signature style is evident in the sculpture's expressive details, capturing Balzac's furrowed brow, heavy eyelids, and strong jawline. The bust, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, embodies the raw energy and intellectual depth associated with Balzac's literary legacy, solidifying its place as a significant work in the realm of portraiture and artistic representation of literary figures.