August Rodin by Camille Claudel. Notable works created by Auguste Rodin include the following, listed following the books Rodin, Vie et Oeuvre [1] and Rodin. [2]

François Auguste René Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917), known as Auguste Rodin (/oʊˈɡuːst roʊˈdæ̃/; French: [oɡyst ʁɔdɛ̃]), was a French sculptor. Although Rodin is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture, he did not set out to …

Rodin possessed a unique ability to model a complex, turbulent, and deeply pocketed surface in clay. He is known for such sculptures as The Thinker, Monument to Balzac, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of Hell.

Jun 13, 2023 · Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is considered to be the founder of modern sculpture. Drawing inspiration from Michelangelo, Rodin created breathtaking sculptures throughout his lifetime that turned traditional elements into something new.

Auguste Rodin achieved the reputation of the father of modern sculpture with his iconic and powerful bronze portraits.

Discover an emblematic selection of masterpieces and documents from Auguste Rodin's collections, which show the richness and diversity of the collections of the Rodin Museum, created in 1919 by the sculptor himself.

Jan 6, 2025 · Explore 10 brilliant sculptures by Auguste Rodin that shaped modern art and continue to inspire new generations of artists.

Jan 28, 2025 · Auguste Rodin (born November 12, 1840, Paris, France—died November 17, 1917, Meudon) was a French sculptor of sumptuous bronze and marble figures, considered by some critics to be the greatest portraitist in the history of sculpture.

Nov 6, 2023 · Auguste Rodin, born in 1840, was a French sculptor. He is considered by many to be the greatest sculptor of portraits in the history of sculpture. Rodin grew up in a poor family.

Sculptures by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, many outdoors and cast in bronze.