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Head of Lust (Tete de la Luxure)1880
1880
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Originally conceived in 1880-82 for the tympanum of the Gates of Hell, where she is cradled in the arms of L'homme qui tombe, as well as crouching in slightly varied form to the left of Le penseur, Femme accroupie (The Crouching Woman) belongs to the group of major early works inspired by Michelangelo, whose sculpture so affected Rodin when he first visited Italy in 1875. 'One of Rodin's most daring and expressive figures, The Crouching Woman is remarkable for the complexity and compactness of the pose.
Later, the head of the work was detached from its resting place on the figure's right knee and exhibited as an independent sculpture known as Head of Lust (Tete de la Luxure).
Bronze with brown patina
Alexis Rudier Foundry, Paris, cast later
Stamp signed A Rodin, on lower bronze base, right
Stamped 'ALEXIS RUDIER Fondeur Paris'
Please note: The original dark deckel was replaced and is a custom contemporary Dakota Mahogany granite, a blue and brown granite that is completely uniform in color and texture, more complementary to the rich brown bronze casting of the sculpture.
Recent NEWS :
Auguste Rodin Mignon (Rose Beuret) Bronze Bust sold March, 12, 2025 for $115,900
12 3/8" W x 9 1/4" D x 16 3/8" H, bronze only
21 3/8" H, bronze with marble base, overall
Signed A. Rodin, Rudier Foundry mark
CALAIS.- In 2025, the Calais Museum of Fine Arts continues in the transformation of its permanent exhibition, initiated in 2023. The spaces dedicated to Auguste Rodin, sculptor of the Monument to the Burghers of Calais which has contributed to the city’s fame, has been fully renovated.
This redesign of the Rodin Gallery is of particular importance to the museum, which has historically been very closely linked to the artist. Known as the father of modern sculpture, Auguste Rodin was commissioned by the City of Calais in 1884 to create the famous Monument to the Burghers of Calais. This sculptural group still stands proudly on the square before the City Hall.
- Creation Year:1880
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Movement & Style:
- After:Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917, French)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1977215154242
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