Rodin at the Royal Academy of Arts: 23 September 2006 - 1 January 2007
RODIN
A RETROSPECTIVE
AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY
London - 23 September 2006 - 1 January 2007
Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917), the French sculptor who heralded the modern age, will be celebrated in a major retrospective of his work at the Royal Academy of Arts. Ten chronological themes will reveal what inspired Rodin, from his studies of unposed models to his love of antiquities. Central to the exhibition will be an exploration of Rodin’s relationship with Britain, where he made his name as an international sculptor. The Gates of Hell and The Thinker will feature amongst some 200 pieces of the highest quality, borrowed mainly from the Musée Rodin and the store at Rodin’s home, Meudon. A talented draughtsman, this exhibition will also present Rodin’s lyrical and erotic drawings, alongside photographs of the artist and his work. This will be the first major Rodin exhibition in Britain for 20 years and will include works that have never before been exhibited outside France.
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