Faunesse (c. 1905)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In the painting, a nude female figure sits gracefully against a softly washed background that features hints of foliage. She poses serenely with one hand resting on her thigh and the other limply along her side. Her head is gently tilted and adorned with what appears to be a dark headband, giving her a thoughtful, perhaps introspective presence. The figure is rendered in soft, earthy tones, with delicate, sketch-like lines defining her form. The use of light watercolor adds a sense of impermanence and fragility to the image, while a cluster of green leaves floats near her, adding a touch of natural beauty and a suggestion of an outdoor setting.
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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.