The sculpture is a bust depicting a man with pronounced facial features, including a furrowed brow and a solemn expression. The subject appears to have short hair and is dressed in a garment that resembles a draped robe or cloak, with detailed folds visible around the shoulder area. This piece is crafted in a subdued color palette of beige and light brown tones. The material of the sculpture appears to be a form of stone or plaster, providing it with a textured and slightly rough surface. In relation to the viewer, the bust is presented in a frontal perspective.

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Jean d'Aire

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

model 1884-1889, cast probably early 20th century

Medium: plaster
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 47.6 x 58.4 x 40 cm (18 3/4 x 23 x 15 3/4 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Gift of the B. G. Cantor Art Foundation
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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