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Why was Rodin called the Father of Modern Sculpture?
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Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
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Bust of Jules Dalou
By Auguste Rodin
Located in PARIS, FR
Bust of the sculptor Jules Dalou
by Auguste RODIN (1840-1917)
A stunning bronze bust with a nuanced dark brownish green patina
presented on a fine Belgian black marble base
Signed o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Auguste Rodin "Main Droite Feminine" Bronze Sculpture by Alexis Rudier Foundry
By Auguste Rodin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Auguste Rodin French, 1840-1917
"Main Droite Feminine, doigts semi replies, annulaire leve"
Feminine Right Hand, semi-folded fingers, raised ring finger
Conceived circa 1890-1900; cast circa 1930-1940
Signed "A Rodin" on the right side of the wrist and with the foundry mark "Alexis Rudier...
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small head of the Man with the broken nose
By Auguste Rodin
Located in PARIS, FR
Petite tête de l'Homme au nez cassé
Small head of the Man with the broken nose
by Auguste RODIN (1840-1917)
Sketch for the Gates of Hell
Variant with symmetric neck
Bronze with blac...
Category
Early 20th Century French School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Antonin Proust" original drypoint
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Catalogue reference: Delteil 10. Published in Paris in 1899 by H. Floury for Auguste Rodin "Statuaire" by Lon Maillard. This impression is prin...
Category
1890s Portrait Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Buste de Bellone, Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 -1917) - Buste de Bellone, Year: 1883, Medium: Etching, signed in pencil, Image Size: 5.25 x 3.5 inches, Size: 13 x 9 in. (33.02 x 22.86 cm), Frame Si...
Category
1880s Impressionist Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
$3,995 Sale Price
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Jardin des Supplices V, Modern Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Jardin des Supplices V, Year: 1902, Medium: Lithograph with chine cole, signed in the plate, Image Size: 12.25 x 9 inches, Size: 17.5 x 13.25 i...
Category
Early 1900s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
