Auguste Rodin

Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) was a France sculptor, graphic artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Rodan; Ogi︠u︡st Roden; François Auguste René Rodin; René François Auguste Rodin; august rodin; rodin.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with modern art and Symbolism. Work is classified under portrait, allegory and figure. Places of work recorded in the authority include Brussels, Meudon and Paris. Works named in the authority record include The Thinker, The Age of Bronze, The Burghers of Calais and The Gates of Hell. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

French sculptor (1840–1917)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Auguste Rodin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q30755: Auguste Rodin
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