The ''Bust of Auguste Rodin'' was sculpted by the French artist
Camille Claudel
Camille Rosalie Claudel (; 8 December 1864 19 October 1943) was a French sculptor known for her figurative works in bronze and marble. She died in relative obscurity, but later gained recognition for the originality and quality of her work. The ...
in 1888-1889 as a tribute to her teacher and lover,
Auguste Rodin
François Auguste René Rodin (; ; 12 November 184017 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 u ...
.
Casts
A bronze cast of the work was displayed in the 1892
Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux–Arts on the
Champ de Mars
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to critical acclaim.
See also
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List of sculptures by Camille Claudel
This article lists a selection of notable works created by Camille Claudel. The listing follows the 2005 book ''Camille Claudel''.
Sculptures
Museums
*J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
*Musée Camille Claudel, Nogent-sur-Seine
*Musée d'Art et ...
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''Bust of Auguste Rodin'' (Bourdelle)
References
External links
1889 sculptures
Bronze sculptures
Sculptures by Camille Claudel
Cultural depictions of Auguste Rodin
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