Drie vrouwen met armen in omstrengeling

About this artwork

**Drie vrouwen met armen in omstrengeling (Three Women with Arms Interined)** Created by Auguste Rodin in 1893, this drypoint print captures the sculptor's fascination with the human form in dynamic embrace. Measuring just 154 mm high by 97 mm wide, it depicts three women whose arms intertwine in a fluid, expressive tangle—a motif echoing Rodin's sculptural explorations of passion, movement, and emotional intensity, seen in masterpieces like *The Kiss*. At the height of his career, Rodin was revolutionizing sculpture with naturalistic yet psychologically charged figures, and this print offers a rare glimpse into his graphic work. Drypoint, Rodin's chosen medium here, involves scratching directly into a metal plate with a sharp needle, raising a burr that yields rich, velvety lines and textured depth upon printing. Unlike smoother etching techniques, it allowed Rodin to mimic the immediacy of his drawings and clay sketches, emphasizing spontaneity over precision. Produced during a prolific period when he was also crafting iconic bronzes, this small etching highlights his versatility beyond three dimensions. Though modest in scale, the work embodies Rodin's modernist impulse to blur boundaries between sculpture, drawing, and printmaking, influencing generations of artists. Visitors will appreciate its tactile quality, inviting close inspection to trace the intimate bonds of the figures.