Gallery Edition – Studieblad met twee vrouwen die hun hemd uittrekken by Auguste Rodin – 44×60 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative As we situate Rodin’s “Studieblad met twee vrouwen die hun hemd uittrekken” within the trajectory of his oeuvre, created between 1850 and 1917, it becomes evident that this piece embodies the artist’s experimental approach to figurative representation. Executed in a loose, expressionist style, the work exudes a sense of spontaneity, as if Rodin sought to capture the fleeting dynamics of human interaction. The pale pink, beige, and white palette imbues the scene with a soft, diffused light, which in turn underscores the intimacy of the moment. This emphasis on atmosphere is characteristic of Rodin’s practice, wherein he sought to distill the essence of his subjects rather than merely represent their physical forms.When scaled up to 44×60, the chromatic structure of “Studieblad” assumes a profound spatial rhythm, its pale hues and loose brushwork coalescing into an enveloping atmosphere that subtly shapes the surr