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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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L'Éternel Printemps by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Auguste Rodin
1840-1917 French
L'Éternel Printemps
(The Eternal Spring)
Bronze with brown patina
Signed "Rodin" (on base), with Barbedienne foundry mark
Perhaps one of the most w...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
La Ronde, Old Masters 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...
Category
1880s Old Masters Prints and Multiples
Materials
Drypoint
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
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 ...
Category
1880s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
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...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
1880s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
