François Auguste René Rodin (/ roʊˈdæn /; [1] French: [fʁɑ̃swa oɡyst (ə) ʁəne ʁɔdɛ̃]; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor [2] generally considered the founder of modern …

Nov 13, 2025 · Auguste Rodin, French sculptor of sumptuous bronze and marble figures, considered by some critics to be the greatest portraitist in the history of sculpture. The Gates of Hell, an unfinished …

In a career that spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917) was deeply inspired by tradition yet rebelled against its idealized forms, introducing …

Auguste Rodin achieved the reputation of the father of modern sculpture with his iconic and powerful bronze portraits.

Artist page for Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)François Auguste René Rodin (; French: [fʁɑ̃swa oɡyst ʁəne ʁɔdɛ̃]; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the …

Rodin discovered the Hôtel Biron (now the Musée Rodin) through poet Rainer Maria Rilke, his personal secretary at the time. The Burghers of Calais was purchased by the National Trust for Westminster …

Auguste Rodin was born in 1840, the second child and only son of Jean-Baptiste Rodin and Marie Cheffer, first-generation Parisians of modest means. Nothing in his family background or situation …

Rodin was born into a working-class family in Paris, where his father worked for the police department, first as a clerk and then as an inspector. Though conservative by nature, the elder Rodin ...

Auguste Rodin (born François-Auguste-René Rodin; November 12, 1840 – November 17, 1917) was a French sculptor, and one of the pre-eminent sculptors of the modern era. He played a pivotal role in …

François Auguste René Rodin 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 …

Nov 13, 2025 · Auguste Rodin - Sculptor, Thinker, Innovator: In spite of his success, Rodin was often in conflict with the Institute of France, the national art academy, with the public, and even with the …

In this tranquil oasis you’ll find one of the world’s great collections of works by Auguste Rodin—and the only dedicated Rodin Museum outside France.

Auguste Rodin was a French artist widely regarded as the father of Modern sculpture. View Auguste Rodin’s 5,547 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, …

Discover an emblematic selection of masterpieces and documents from Auguste Rodin's collections, which show the richness and diversity of the collections of the Rodin Museum, created in 1919 by the …

Rodin’s enduring influence is reflected in the keen interest his work continues to generate. It therefore seems instructive to take a fresh look at his sculpture in order to grasp the true measure of his …

Auguste Rodin Half-Length Figure of a Woman c. 1910, cast 1970 Bronze with green patina and wooden base

As one of the most revered destinations on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Rodin Museum offers a verdant, intimate setting in which to enjoy some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces of …

François Auguste René Rodin (/ roʊˈdæn /; [1] French: [fʁɑ̃swa oɡyst (ə) ʁəne ʁɔdɛ̃]; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor [2] generally considered the founder of modern …

Discover the Rodin collectionSince the end of the 19th century, the work of Rodin is widely spread in the world by means of exhibition or of acquisitions. Today internationally recognized, his work is …

The Musée Rodin gift store is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. Shop online Cloakroom A free cloakroom is available in the Hôtel Biron, at the entrance to the permanent collections. Toilets …