Auguste Rodin Art
French, 1840-1917
Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. Breaking away from the idealized forms of classical sculpture, Rodin introduced a more naturalistic, emotionally charged style that emphasized texture, movement, and human emotion. His work often explored themes of love, struggle, and the human condition.
Rodin's most iconic works include The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell, many of which began as smaller studies and evolved into monumental masterpieces. His innovative approach to form, fragmentation, and surface detail challenged traditional academic norms and set a new direction for modern sculpture.
Despite initial criticism and controversy, Rodin’s work was eventually celebrated as groundbreaking, and he achieved widespread recognition during his lifetime. Today, his sculptures are displayed in major museums and public spaces worldwide, symbolizing the transition from classical to modern art.to
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Artist: Auguste Rodin
"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...
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1890s Auguste Rodin Art
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Drypoint, Etching
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...
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Early 20th Century Academic Auguste Rodin Art
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Bronze
Male Acrobat, Impressionist Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Male Acrobat, Year: 1902, Medium: Lithograph on Japon, signed in the plate, Image Size: 9 x 8 inches, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25.4 cm), Refe...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Lithograph
Alphonse Legros, Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Alphonse Legros, Year: 1881, Medium: Etching on laid paper, Image Size: 10 x 7 inches, Size: 11.75 x 9 in. (29.85 x 22.86 cm), Description: Fro...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
"Victor Hugo de face" original drypoint
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Executed in 1885 and printed on thin china paper, this is an exceptionally rare state with the figure study of a child etched at the bottom lef...
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1880s Auguste Rodin Art
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Drypoint, Etching
Main droite dite no.22, Rodin, Impressionism, Sculpture, Bronze, Hand, Study
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Geneva, CH
AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917)
Main droite dite Main no.22
Fondu en 1960
Crée en circa 1890-1908
Bronze with dark brown patina
9.1 x 3.3 x 4.3 cm / 3.5 x 1.2 x 1.6 in. Signed on the wrist...
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1960s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Bronze
Dante & Virgilus - Etching, (Ed. Goupil, 1897)
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Paris, IDF
ARTISTE: after Auguste RODIN
TITLE : Dante & Virgilus
MEDIUM : Etching/photogravure after the original drawing
SIGNATURE : Unsigned
YEAR : 1897
PAPER : Vellum
SIZE : 13 x 10"
INFOR...
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1890s Academic Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Etching
La Ronde, Drypoint by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - La Ronde, Year: 1883, Medium: Drypoint, signed in pencil, Image Size: 4 x 5.75 inches, Size: 13.25 x 9.5 in. (33.66 x 24.13 cm), Reference: Del...
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1880s Old Masters Auguste Rodin Art
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Drypoint
Nude Woman Lying on her Stomach, Impressionist Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Nude Woman Lying on her Stomach, Year: 1899-1905, Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate lower left, Size: 12....
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Early 1900s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
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Early 1900s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
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Lithograph
Jardin Des Supplices Plate X, Impressionist Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Jardin Des Supplices Plate X, Year: 1902, Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate lower right, Size: 12.75 x 9.75 in. (32.39 x 24.77 cm), Refer...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Lithograph
Victor Hugo, de Face (State 5), Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Victor Hugo, de Face (State 5), Year: 1885, Medium: Etching on Arches, signed in the plate, Edition: 60, Image Size: 8 x 6.25 inches, Size: 17...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Seated Nude with One Arm Behind Head, Impressionist Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Seated Nude with One Arm Behind Head, Year: 1899, Medium: Lithograph on thin laid paper, signed in the plate, Size: 12.5 x 9.75 in. (31.75 x 24...
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1890s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Lithograph
Albert Besnard, Modern Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Albert Besnard, Year: circa 1885, Medium: Etching on Japon, Image Size: 10.75 x 7.75 inches, Size: 14 x 10.75 in. (35.56 x 27.31 cm), Descript...
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1880s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Etching
Aristophane, Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Aristophane, Medium: Etching on BFK Rives, signed in the plate, Image Size: 6.5 x 4.5 inches, Size: 11 x 9 in. (27.94 x 22.86 cm), Description:...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Jardin des Supplices Plate XXI, Impressionist Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Jardin des Supplices Plate XXI, Year: 1902, Medium: Lithograph on Japon, signed in the plate, Image Size: 9.5 x 8.25 inches, Size: 12.75 x 9.75...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Becque, Modern Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Henri Becque, Year: 1885, Medium: Etching on Arches, initialed 'AR' in pencil lower right, Image Size: 5.75 x 7.5 inches, Size: 16.5 x 23 in. ...
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1880s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Iris little study, Auguste Rodin, Bronze, Sculpture, Modern Art, 1970's, Nudes
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Geneva, CH
Iris little study, Auguste Rodin, Bronze, Sculpture, Modern Art, 1970's, Nudes
Petite etude pour Iris, douzième épreuve
Ed. 12/12 pcs
1973
Bronze with brown and black patina
Marked around the left thigh : A.Rodin n°12 c by Musée RODIN...
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1970s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Bronze
Le Printemps II (Red-Brown), Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Le Printemps II (Red-Brown), Year: 1882-1888, Medium: Color Etching on Japan paper, Image Size: 5.5 x 3.75 inches, Size: 9 x 6.25 in. (22.86 x ...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Victor Hugo, de Face State Nine, Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Victor Hugo, de Face State Nine, Year: 1885, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 8.75 x 6 inches, Size: 10.75 x 7 in. (27.31 x 17.78 cm), Reference: T...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Antonin Proust (State Six), Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Antonin Proust (State Six), Year: 1884-1888, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 4.5 x 3 inches, Size: 14.25 x 10.75 in. (36.2 x 27.31 cm), Reference:...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Le Printemps, Modern Drypoint Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Le Printemps, Year: 1882-1888, Medium: Drypoint Etching, Image Size: 5.75 x 4 inches, Size: 16.25 x 11.25 in. (41.28 x 28.58 cm), Reference: T...
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1880s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Jardin des Supplices IV, Modern Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Jardin des Supplices IV, Year: 1902, Medium: Lithograph, signed in the plate lower right, Edition: 2/100, Image Size: 12 x 7.5 inches, Size: 21...
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Early 1900s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Lithograph
Buste de Bellone, Modern 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 on Japon, Image Size: 6 x 4 inches, Size: 13 x 9 in. (33.02 x 22.86 cm), Reference: Thorson 11, ...
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1880s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Antonin Proust (State Seven), Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Antonin Proust (State Seven), Year: 1884-1888, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 6.75 x 4.25 inches, Size: 10.25 x 8 in. (26.04 x 20.32 cm), Referen...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Man Facing Left, Impressionist Lithograph by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Man Facing Left, Year: 1903, Medium: Lithograph on Japon, dated in the plate, Image Size: 5.5 x 5.5 inches, Size: 13 x 8.75 in. (33.02 x 22.23 ...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Lithograph
Antonin Proust State Five, Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Antonin Proust State Five, Year: 1884-1888, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 4.5 x 3 inches, Size: 14.5 x 11 in. (36.83 x 27.94 cm), Reference: Tho...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Victor Hugo, de Face (State 6), Impressionist Etching by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Auguste Rodin, French (1840 - 1917) - Victor Hugo, de Face (State 6), Year: 1885, Medium: Etching, signed in the plate, Image Size: 9 x 6.25 inches, Size: 17.25 x 11.75 in. (43.82 ...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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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...
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1880s Impressionist Auguste Rodin Art
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Etching
Tête Tragique
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)
Tête Tragique
6 ½ high x 4 x 4 1/2 inches
9 ½ inches high with base
Bronze, inscribed in three places:
Near top of head signed “Rodin” “No 4”
Inscribed with foundry mark “Georges Rudier...
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1960s Modern Auguste Rodin Art
Materials
Bronze
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Questions About Auguste Rodin Art
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It has not been verified how many pieces of art Auguste Rodin made. Many of his works were copies of others, which complicates the ability to tell. Estimates of the number of his works range around 6,000. Browse an array of expertly authenticated Rodin pieces on 1stDibs.
- Where is the real Rodin Thinker?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The "real" or original Rodin Thinker is outside the Musée Rodin in Paris, France. There are more than 25 additional castings of the sculpture located around the world. In the U.S., you can see casts of The Thinker at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky; the Detroit Institute of Art in Detroit, Michigan; the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California; and the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Auguste Rodin art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Auguste Rodin used a variety of materials for his sculptures, including bronze, marble, plaster and clay. One of his most famous works, The Thinker, is a bronze piece mounted on a stone pedestal. Find a selection of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Rodin 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.