Auguste Rodin

About the Artist

Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who lived from 1840 to 1917 and belonged to the Symbolist movement. He was a pioneer of modern sculpture, emphasizing artistic freedom and depth of emotion. Rodin's body of work departs from traditional sculptural styles, focusing on vividly expressing human emotion and reality. One of his masterpieces, "The Philosopher," captures inner human anguish and reflection, clearly demonstrating his artistic identity.