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Auguste Rodin

Also known as Rodan, Ogi︠u︡st Roden, François Auguste René Rodin, René François Auguste Rodin, august rodin, rodin, a. rodin, rodin auguste

French sculptor (1840–1917)

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Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor, graphic artist, draftsperson, and photographer. Born René François Auguste Rodin in Paris in 1840, he studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs under Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran. His notable works include The Thinker, The Age of Bronze, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of Hell. He participated in Documenta III and received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, the Order of Leopold, and the titles of Knight and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Rodin was married to Rose Beuret Mignon and had an unmarried partner in Camille Claudel, who was also his student. Gwen John was another unmarried partner. He taught Antoine Bourdelle, Constantin Brâncuși, and Charles Despiau. Rodin died in Meudon in 1917 and is buried there. His archives are held at the National Library of Wales and the Musée Rodin. He spoke French and was male.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: France
Place of birth: Paris
Place of death: Meudon
Spouse: Rose Beuret Mignon
Occupation: visual artist
Educated at: École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs
Languages spoken: French
Participant in: Documenta III
Student of: Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran
Genre: erotic art
Movement: Symbolism
Image: Auguste Rodin fotografato da Nadar nel 1891.jpg
Work location: Buenos Aires

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Commons category: Auguste Rodin
date of birth: 1840-11-12
date of death: 1917-11-17
topic's main category: Category:Auguste Rodin
Commons Creator page: Auguste Rodin
birth name: René François Auguste Rodin
unmarried partner: Gwen John
name in native language: Auguste Rodin
archives at: Musée Rodin
place of burial: Meudon
writing language: French
Commons gallery: Auguste Rodin
ethnic group: French
influenced by: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
described at URL: arteforadomuseu.com.br/artistas/auguste-rodin
member of: Accademia delle Arti del Disegno
P12749: Preonzo
P8168: Lanne
significant person: Edouard Lanteri

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Works in European collections

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Encyclopedic overview

François Auguste René Rodin (/roʊˈdæn/; French: [fʁɑ̃swa oɡyst(ə) ʁəne ʁɔdɛ̃]; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. He was schooled traditionally and took a craftsman-like approach to his work. Rodin possessed a unique ability to model a complex, turbulent, and deeply pocketed surface in clay. He is known for such sculptures as The Thinker, Monument to Balzac, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of Hell.

Many of Rodin's most notable sculptures were criticized, as they clashed with predominant figurative sculpture traditions in which works were decorative, formulaic, or highly thematic. Rodin's most original work departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory. He modeled the human body with naturalism, and his sculptures celebrate individual character and physicality. Although Rodin was sensitive to the controversy surrounding his work, he refused to change his style, and his continued output brought increasing favor from the government and the artistic community.

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