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Auguste Rodin — Balzac, étude drapée avec capuchon et un jabot de dentelle
Auguste Rodin

Balzac, étude drapée avec capuchon et un jabot de dentelle

1897

Auguste Rodin's bronze study from 1897 explores the draped clothing and lace jabot of Balzac, showcasing the sculptor's meticulous attention to fabric and texture. This work represents Rodin's detailed preparatory explorations for his monumental Balzac monument.

Medium
bronze
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale - Morning Session

November 18, 2021

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Auguste Rodin, Balzac, étude drapée avec capuchon et un jabot de dentelle, 1897

Auguste Rodin's bronze study from 1897 explores the draped clothing and lace jabot of Balzac, showcasing the sculptor's meticulous attention to fabric and texture. This work represents Rodin's detailed preparatory explorations for his monumental Balzac monument.

Medium
bronze
Year
1897
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bronze, Rodin, French, 19th Century, Drapery, Sculpture, Balzac, Portrait Study

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Alex Capecelatro