Woman Dancing with Her Head Thrown Back, rear view (ca. 1890 – 1917)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In this captivating work by the renowned artist Auguste Rodin, created roughly between 1890 and 1917, we encounter a fusion of movement and emotion that is both raw and refined. The painting presents a figure of a woman, her physique rendered with a delicate yet assertive touch, dancing with uninhibited freedom. Her head is dramatically thrown back in a gesture that suggests both ecstasy and abandon, captured from a rear perspective that adds a unique sense of intimacy and mystery to the viewer's experience.The use of watercolor enhances the fluidity of the subject's motion, with subtle washes of color that emphasize the natural curves and energy of the human body in motion. The faint outlines and the transparent quality of the colors lend a dreamlike, ethereal quality to the work, allowing the figure's dynamic pose to take center stage.Rodin's artistry in "Woman Dancing with Her Head Thrown Back, rear view" is a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of human expression and the timeless beauty of spontaneous movement. This piece not only reflects Rodin’s deep understanding of human anatomy but also his ability to express profound emotion through simple yet powerful depictions of the human form in action.
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Rodin was born into a poor family. After earning a living through sculpting decorative stoneworks, he entered art school. He then applied a craftsman-like approach to his work and modeled the human body with the naturalism that latterly became his unique style. Considered as the founder of modern sculpture, Rodin's original works clashed with predominant figurative sculpture from traditional themes of mythology and allegory since he celebrated individual human physicality.