Auguste Rodin

Anders Zorn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man with a partial view of his upper body. The man appears to be seated, with his head slightly tilted to one side. His facial features are rugged, with closed eyes, a pronounced nose, and a thick, bushy beard. His hair is medium length and somewhat unkempt. He is wearing a loose-fitting garment. There are sketchy elements and blurred figures around him. The background is shadowed with crosshatching and less defined outlines. The overall composition is monochromatic with an emphasis on lines and shadows.