Etude de Nu / Nude Studies (after Auguste Rodin)
Drawing / Print on paper • Attributed to the manner or circle of Auguste Rodin, with a facsimile or potential studio signature at the lower right
Style & Movement
Modern / Expressionist-leaning academic draftsmanship
Medium & Technique
Graphite pencil and watercolor wash on toned paper, utilizing fluent contour lines and expressive washes
Creation Period
Late 19th to 20th Century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 12 x 10 inches (sight size), vertical portrait format
Subject Description
Two female nude figures in dynamic, contorted acrobatic or stretching poses, emphasizing fluid anatomical contours and expressive movement characteristic of Rodin's late graphic works
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall, showing minor natural toning of the paper consistent with age, housed under protective matting and glazing
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500
Auction Estimate
$1,000 - $2,500
Provenance History
Acquired through private collection channels; bears collector or studio dry stamp/mark in the lower-left corner and a signature attribution below
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the enduring influence and visual vocabulary of Auguste Rodin's prolific late-career erotic and anatomical drawings, which prioritized rapid observation over rigid academic perfection
Notable Features
Features a distinctive circular stamped collector's mark in the lower-left corner alongside a hand-written signature reading 'Rodin' at the lower margin
Condition Issues
Potential light toning or acidic discoloration of the paper support; examination out of the frame would be required to verify backing and margin integrity
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in stable, acid-free archival framing with UV-filtering acrylic or glass, kept away from direct sunlight in climate-controlled environments