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Francois Auguste Rene Rodin, Untitled, from Twelve Watercolors, 1920 (after)
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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph after Francois Auguste Rene Rodin (1840–1917), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Douze aquarelles de Auguste Rodin (Twelve Watercolors by Auguste Rodin), originates from the 1920 edition published by Chez Georg et Cie, Geneve, and printed by Atelier Clot, Paris, under the direction of Auguste Clot, Paris, 1920. Sans titre reflects the delicate interplay between Rodin’s sculptural sensibility and his spontaneous draftsmanship, translating the fluidity of watercolor into the luminous texture of lithograph and pochoir. Executed as a lithograph and pochoir on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 12.2 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Atelier Clot, Paris, and the exceptional quality of early twentieth-century Genevan fine art publishing. Artwork Details: Artist: After Francois Auguste Rene Rodin (1840–1917) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Douze aquarelles de Auguste Rodin (Twelve Watercolors by Auguste Rodin) Medium: Lithograph and pochoir on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 12.2 inches (38.1 x 30.99 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1920 Publisher: Chez Georg et Cie, Geneve Printer: Atelier Clot, Paris, under the direction of Auguste Clot, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Douze aquarelles de Auguste Rodin (Twelve Watercolors by Auguste Rodin), Chez Georg et Cie, Geneve, 1920 About the Publication: Douze aquarelles de Auguste Rodin (Twelve Watercolors by Auguste Rodin) (Geneva, 1920) is a refined and historically significant publication that brought together the artistry of France’s most celebrated sculptor with the mastery of one of Europe’s leading lithographic ateliers. Published by Chez Georg et Cie in Geneva and printed by Atelier Clot in Paris under the direction of Auguste Clot, the folio exemplified the early twentieth-century revival of fine color printing through lithograph and pochoir techniques. Conceived just three years after Rodin’s death, the suite served both as a tribute to his creative genius and as a testament to his lesser-known achievements in watercolor and drawing. Each plate captures the spontaneity and sensuality that defined Rodin’s two-dimensional work, translated through Clot’s technical precision and sensitivity to tone. The edition of CC examples on fine velin paper reflects the bibliophilic standards of interwar European art publishing, where Geneva and Paris served as twin centers of craftsmanship and cultural exchange. The project represents an important collaboration between artist, publisher, and printer, embodying the synthesis of visual art, literary presentation, and artisanal production that characterized the golden age of early modern illustrated portfolios. About the Artist: Francois Auguste Rene Rodin (1840–1917), universally known as Auguste Rodin, was a visionary French sculptor whose profound redefinition of form, texture, and emotional realism transformed the course of modern art. Born in Paris into modest circumstances, Rodin faced early rejection from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, forcing him to develop an independent artistic language that defied academic conventions. Rejecting the polished perfection of neoclassical sculpture, he instead pursued a radical naturalism that captured the vitality, imperfection, and psychological depth of the human body. His masterpieces—The Thinker, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of Hell—introduced an unprecedented realism and spiritual dynamism that liberated sculpture from the confines of static idealization and heralded the birth of modernism. Influenced by Michelangelo, Gothic architecture, and Baroque energy, Rodin infused his figures with movement and emotion that transcended traditional representation. His art bridged realism and abstraction, inspiring peers and successors including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all of whom expanded upon his fearless experimentation and expressive power. Rodin’s innovative approach to form and surface transformed imperfection into expression, redefining beauty as a living, breathing force of truth. His studio at the Hotel Biron became a nucleus of creative thought, influencing movements from Symbolism and Expressionism to Surrealism and Abstract Modernism. Through fragmented forms such as The Walking Man and emotionally charged masterpieces like The Burghers of Calais, Rodin revealed that the essence of sculpture lay not in idealized beauty but in the raw vitality of process and gesture. His expressive modeling and tactile surfaces anticipated modern abstraction and inspired artists from Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi to Louise Bourgeois and Antony Gormley. A master craftsman and visionary thinker, Rodin redefined sculpture as an emotional and psychological art form, linking the human condition to the material world. His influence extended beyond sculpture into philosophy, literature, and design, shaping the evolution of modern creativity. Today, his works remain centerpieces of the world’s major museums, including the Musee Rodin, Musee d’Orsay, the Tate Modern, the Guggenheim, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His enduring legacy continues to influence contemporary artists and collectors, confirming his status as a cornerstone of modern art. The highest auction record for Auguste Rodin was achieved with L’Eternel Printemps (Eternal Springtime), which sold for $20.4 million USD at Sotheby’s, New York, on May 9, 2016, affirming his place as one of the most influential and enduring sculptors in history. Francois Auguste Rene Rodin Sans titre Untitled after Francois Auguste Rene Rodin Douze aquarelles de Auguste Rodin Twelve Watercolors by Auguste Rodin Chez Georg et Cie Geneve 1920 lithograph pochoir Modernism Figurative Art.

Creation Year:
1920
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 12.2 in (30.99 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph,Stencil
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917, French)
Period:
1920-1929
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216213642