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 View our entire collection of Auguste Rodin Sculpture.
The
sculpture of Auguste Rodin is generally considered
to be the most important contribution to the world
of sculpture in the 19th century. Rodin's innovations
in expressive techniques paved the way for a change
from the extreme realism of the day and also from
the long domination of Greek influence. Although
his works are very unique, Rodin derived inspiration
from many sources including Gothic art, the dance,
and the works of Dante, Donatello, and Michelangelo.
The popularity of Rodin’s sculpture stems
from his ability to reveal the inner life of the
human being through gestures and attitudes of
the body. He was able to simulate the effect of
actual flesh while still showing the inner feelings
of the figures. In his work, we are able to see
the passion that exists between lovers in a sensual
and tasteful way.
The sensuality and erotic nature of many of Rodin’s
statues make them some of our most popular items
at Statue.com. His most famous work is The
Thinker Statue, but only slightly behind this
in popularity at Statue.com is The
Kiss.
Some of Auguste Rodin’s other popular pieces
include the following:
Danaid
In Danaid, the goal of Rodin was to render inner
feelings through muscular movement. And reproduce
the soul, love, and passion of life. This splendid
sculpture ranks among the most renowned works
of Rodin. It represents one of the daughters of
Danaus, King of Argos, condemned in Hades to perpetually
fill a vessel full of holes, as punishment for
the murder of her husband. What exquisite rhythm
and beauty of contour there are in this slim girlish
figure, who has thrown herself down beside the
stream, in despairing abandonment.
The Cathedral
To Rodin, two hands symbolized a lover's union
every bit as powerfully as his more explicit subjects
did. Their eroticism is conveyed in a way can’t
be seen, but rather imagined in this amazingly
fluid sculptural moment frozen in time.
Eternal Idol
A young woman is half seated, half kneeling, with
her head bending forward and a dreamy look in
her face. A man kneeling before her is restraining
his desire with his arms behind his back. He softly
bends his head and plants a kiss under her breast,
over the heart. The originality of the pose is
unique in sculpture, rendering it one of the loveliest
commentaries on the relation between man and woman
that exist in art. Also known as the Host, this
piece makes a wonderful gift for lovers of any
age.
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