Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor born on November 12, 1840 in Paris, France. He is best known for his iconic sculptures such as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Burghers of Calais. He was renowned for his skill in molding clay into lifelike figures, and his works remain some of the most celebrated sculptures in the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
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About
French Sculptor best known for such pieces as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Burghers of Calais. He was known for his unique ability to mold clay.
Before Fame
Rodin began drawing at age 10 and was mostly self-taught until he attended the Petite Ecole, where his Teacher Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran proved to be a major influence on his life.
Trivia
He is often considered the originator of modern sculpture, although he considered himself traditional.
Family Life
He married Rose Beuret in 1917. The couple had one son, Auguste-Eugene Beuret.
Associated With
While studying art, he was extremely captivated by the artwork of Michelangelo Buonarroti.