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Francois Auguste Rene Rodin, Untitled, from The Varende, 1944 (after)
1944

$895List Price

About the Item

This exquisite lithograph after Francois Auguste Rene Rodin (1840–1917), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio La Varende, Rodin (La Varende, Rodin), originates from the 1944 edition published by Editions Rombaldi, Paris, under the direction of Rene Gas, Paris, and printed by l'imprimerie J. Dumoulin, Paris, under the direction of H. Barthelemy, Paris, March 15, 1944. Sans titre captures the sculptural vitality and emotional intensity characteristic of Rodin’s art, translating his mastery of form and gesture into the refined language of lithography and pochoir. Executed as a lithograph and pochoir on velin pur fil paper, this work measures 11.5 x 15.5 inches. Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of l'imprimerie J. Dumoulin and the artistic integrity of Editions Rombaldi’s mid-century Parisian publications. Artwork Details: Artist: After Francois Auguste Rene Rodin (1840–1917) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio La Varende, Rodin (La Varende, Rodin) Medium: Lithograph and pochoir on velin pur fil paper Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.5 inches (29.21 x 39.37 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1944 Publisher: Editions Rombaldi, Paris, under the direction of Rene Gas, Paris Printer: l'imprimerie J. Dumoulin, Paris, under the direction of H. Barthelemy, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio La Varende, Rodin (La Varende, Rodin), Editions Rombaldi, Paris, 1944 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This folio, published under the direction of Rene Gas by Editions Rombaldi, has been printed on March 15, 1944 by l'imprimerie J. Dumoulin, H. Barthelemy being a director, has CCC examples on velin pur fil, numbered from I to CCC, plus a few examples for assistants of the draw. About the Publication: La Varende, Rodin (Paris, 1944) stands as one of the most elegant mid-century French art folios uniting literature and visual art under the stewardship of Editions Rombaldi. Conceived during a period of cultural resilience in wartime Paris, the publication represents a refined collaboration between the distinguished author Jean de La Varende and the visual legacy of Auguste Rodin. Under the direction of Rene Gas and printed at l'imprimerie J. Dumoulin by H. Barthelemy, the folio exemplifies the artisanal standards of French fine printing, employing velin pur fil paper and the combined techniques of lithography and pochoir to achieve depth, tonal richness, and precision. The project reflects the Parisian tradition of deluxe art editions, where literary homage, scholarly insight, and graphic craftsmanship converged to celebrate an artist’s influence. Editions Rombaldi—renowned for their bibliophile productions—ensured that La Varende, Rodin preserved both the aesthetic and philosophical spirit of Rodin’s oeuvre. The resulting portfolio embodies the synergy of French publishing, printmaking, and art historical scholarship, securing its place among the most distinguished portfolios of the 1940s. 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 La Varende Rodin Editions Rombaldi Paris 1944 lithograph pochoir Modernism Figurative Art.

Creation Year:
1944
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph,Stencil
Movement & Style:
Modern
After:
Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917, French)
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465214855802