The image is an etching that features three overlapping views of a man's head and shoulders. The man has strong facial features including pronounced cheekbones, a straight nose, and a prominent jawline. His hair is styled in a classic, swept-back manner. The etching shows the man with an intense gaze, and the play of shadow and light over his face is detailed with intricate linear work. He is wearing a high-collared garment. The background features swirling lines. The bottom right corner of the image features a dedication or signature: "à Monsieur Cardon amitié Rodin."

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Henri Becque

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

1885

Medium: drypoint
Classification: Print
Dimensions: plate: 15.9 × 20.1 cm (6 1/4 × 7 15/16 in.) ; sheet: 19.7 × 24.5 cm (7 3/4 × 9 5/8 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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