Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin
Photograph by Beresford, 1902
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a French sculptor, generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. He was schooled traditionally and took a craftsman-like approach to his work.
Born
François Auguste René Rodin 12 November 1840 Paris, France
Died
17 November 1917 (aged 77) Meudon, France
Nationality
French
Known for
Sculpture and drawing
Awards
Légion d'Honneur
adultbasic
France
era
1800+
Notable work
The Age of Bronze ( L'age d'airain ), 1877 The Walking Man ( L'homme qui marche ), 1877–78 The Burghers of Calais ( Les Bourgeois de Calais ), 1889 The Kiss ( Le Baiser ), 1889 The Thinker ( Le Penseur