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Look at how the two bodies, naked, are pressed closely together although a space is left between the two abdomens.
The compelling strength of this group results from the stark contrast between the highly polished surfaces of the naked flesh and the surrounding rough-hewn marble. This ingenious use of the non finito ("unfinished") reflects the critical impact that the sculptures of Michelangelo (Italian, 1475-1564) had on Rodin during his trip to Italy in 1876. |