Auguste Rodin

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was a French sculptor widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture, renowned for surfaces that seem to pulse with life. His most famous work, The Thinker, has become a universal symbol of human thought.

  • The Thinker

    ByDominik Szobak

    Most people assume The Thinker was always meant to be a standalone sculpture — but it was originally conceived as a tiny figure sitting above the gates of hell, representing the poet Dante gazing down at the damned souls below him. Quick Facts Artist: Auguste Rodin Year: 1902 Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 186 cm × 98…