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Auguste Rodin French Collection

Auguste Rodin, a renowned French sculptor from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterpieces

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Les Damnees, 1885-1895. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Les Damnees, 1885-1895. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Les Damnees, 1885-1895. Rodin derived this couple, whose twisted bodies are locked painfully together, from the naked figures writhing in agony in his monumental sculpture The Gates of Hell

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: The Thinker, 1880-1881. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

The Thinker, 1880-1881. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
The Thinker, 1880-1881. The Thinker was first developed as part of Rodins The Gates of Hell, a sculptured doorway for a proposed museum of decorative arts in Paris

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: The Thinker, c. 1880. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

The Thinker, c. 1880. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
The Thinker, c. 1880. Rodin originally conceived The Thinker as a depiction of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: The Reflection, c. 1900-10. Creator: Hand B; Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), style of

The Reflection, c. 1900-10. Creator: Hand B; Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), style of
The Reflection, c. 1900-10

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Two Figures. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Two Figures. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Two Figures

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: The Hand of God, c. 1880 - 1917. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

The Hand of God, c. 1880 - 1917. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
The Hand of God, c. 1880 - 1917

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: The Genius of the Sculptor, c. 1880-1883. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

The Genius of the Sculptor, c. 1880-1883. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
The Genius of the Sculptor, c. 1880-1883. The Genius of the Sculptor treats an essential, self-referential theme in the art and life of Auguste Rodin

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Portrait of Antonin Proust. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Portrait of Antonin Proust. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Portrait of Antonin Proust

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Le Printemps, 1883. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Le Printemps, 1883. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Le Printemps, 1883

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Faunesse, c. 1905. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Faunesse, c. 1905. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Faunesse, c. 1905

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Henry Becque. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Henry Becque. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Henry Becque

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Lovers (Les amants), c. 1880 - 1885 (original model). Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Lovers (Les amants), c. 1880 - 1885 (original model). Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Lovers (Les amants), c. 1880 - 1885 (original model)

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: La Ronde, 1883?. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

La Ronde, 1883?. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
La Ronde, 1883?

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Jean dAire, 1884. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Jean dAire, 1884. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Jean dAire, 1884. In 1884 Rodin received a commission to create a large public monument honoring six French men who volunteered to be taken prisoner by an English army in exchange for the English

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Cupids Leading the World, 1881. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Cupids Leading the World, 1881. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Cupids Leading the World, 1881

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Caresse - moi danc, cheri, 1902. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Caresse - moi danc, cheri, 1902. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Caresse - moi danc, cheri, 1902

Background imageAuguste Rodin French Collection: Antonin Proust, 1885. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)

Antonin Proust, 1885. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Antonin Proust, 1885



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Auguste Rodin, a renowned French sculptor from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterpieces. One of his notable works is "Les Damnees, " created between 1885-1895. This sculpture showcases Rodin's ability to capture raw emotion and human suffering in a hauntingly beautiful way. Another iconic piece by Rodin is "The Thinker, " which he created in two different versions: one between 1880-1881 and another around 1880. These sculptures depict a pensive figure deep in thought, symbolizing contemplation and intellectualism. In "The Reflection, " believed to be made between c. 1900-1910 by Hand B (possibly assisted by Rodin), we see the artist exploring new techniques while maintaining his signature style. The sculpture portrays a distorted reflection, inviting viewers to question their own perception of reality. Rodin's skillful craftsmanship can also be seen in "Two Figures. " Created solely by him, this work demonstrates his ability to convey movement and fluidity through stone or bronze. "The Hand of God" is another remarkable creation that showcases Rodin's talent for capturing intricate details. Made over several decades from c. 1880-1917, this sculpture depicts an enormous hand cradling delicate figures within its grasp, representing divine power and protection. In "The Genius of the Sculptor, " crafted between c. 1880-1883, Rodin explores self-reflection as he portrays himself as both creator and subject. This introspective piece reflects the artist's inner struggles and triumphs throughout his career. Rodin was not limited to sculpting only anonymous figures; he also captured portraits like that of Antonin Proust, revealing his ability to immortalize individuals through artistry. "Le Printemps" (meaning spring) is yet another masterpiece by Rodin, created in 1883.