“Selected Details after Rodin,” created by Marcel Duchamp in 1968 in Milan, Italy, is an artwork from the series “The Large Glass and Related Works, with Nine Etchings by Marcel Duchamp on the Theme of The Lovers.” This piece, rendered in aquatint and etching on paper, is associated with the Expressionism movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork portrays a minimalist and elegant depiction of two nude figures entwined in an intimate embrace. The simplicity of the lines and the fluidity of the forms evoke a sense of emotional depth and connection between the subjects. Duchamp’s choice of medium accentuates the delicacy and ethereal quality of the composition, inviting the viewer to reflect on the themes of love and human connection explored in the broader series.
