Musée Rodin, Paris

The Musée Rodin in Paris is dedicated to the father of modern sculpture, Auguste Rodin, and occupies the elegant Hôtel Biron where he once worked. In its rose garden stands The Thinker, one of the most famous sculptures in the world.

  • 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…