Auguste Rodin
Rodin paved the way for 'modern' sculpture, challenging accepted traditions in his figures, portraits, groups and conceptual works. The V&A has 24 Rodin sculptures, including 18 given by the sculptor himself in 1914.
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Collection highlights
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The Young Mother, relief, by Auguste Rodin, 1885, France -
(Detail) Torso of a woman, figure, by Auguste Rodin, about 1914, France -
Study of a hand, model, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, made by Georges Rudier, about 1884 – 85, Paris, FranceV&A South Kensington -
La France, bust, by Auguste Rodin, early 20th century, France -
Inner Voice (The Muse), figure, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, made by Alexis Rudier, about 1896 – 97, France -
George Wyndham, bust, by Auguste Rodin, 1904, France -
The Fallen Angel, group, by Auguste Rodin, 1895, France -
Etudes de figures, drypoint print, by Auguste Rodin, about 1881V&A South Kensington -
Despair, statuette, by Auguste Rodin, 1890 – 92, France -
Vase, designed by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, about 1876 – 78, Paris, FranceV&A South Kensington -
La Duchesse de Choiseul, bust, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, made by Montagutelli Frères, 1908, Paris, France -
Metamorphosis of Ovid, statuette, by Auguste Rodin, about 1886, FranceV&A South Kensington -
St John the Baptist, statue, by Auguste Rodin, 1881, France -
The Age of Bronze, statue, by Auguste Rodin, about 1876, France
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