François Auguste René Rodin (/ r oʊ ˈ d æ n /; [1] French: [fʁɑ̃swa oɡyst ʁəne ʁɔdɛ̃]; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor [2] generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. [3]

Feb 19, 2025 · Auguste Rodin (born November 12, 1840, Paris, France—died November 17, 1917, Meudon) was a French sculptor of sumptuous bronze and marble figures, considered by some critics to be the greatest portraitist in the history of sculpture.

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

Apr 2, 2014 · French sculptor Auguste Rodin is known for creating several iconic works, including 'The Age of Bronze,' 'The Thinker,' 'The Kiss' and 'The Burghers of Calais.'

Nov 6, 2023 · Auguste Rodin, born in 1840, was a French sculptor. He is considered by many to be the greatest sculptor of portraits in the history of sculpture. Rodin grew up in a poor family. He had an interest in drawing from a young age and enrolled in a drawing school at age 13.

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 innovative practices that paved the way for modern sculpture.

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 suggested that he might become an artist.

Oct 1, 2004 · The son of an inspector in the Paris Préfecture de Police and a former seamstress, Auguste Rodin grew up in a working-class district of Paris known as the Mouffetard.

Mar 14, 2025 · The Artist: Auguste Rodin was a pioneering French sculptor, renowned for his expressive, modern approach to the art form. Signature Techniques: Rodin’s hand-crafted style and “assemblages” revolutionized sculpting beyond traditional forms.

Feb 19, 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 Parliament.