Thinker

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THE THINKER
By Auguste Rodin
SKU: 204

From his chiseled muscles to his pensive expression the Thinker Sculpture by Auguste Rodin is one of the most recognizable pieces of artwork in the world. This grandiose life-sized outdoor sculpture would simply look amazing pondering his options in your garden. Perhaps he is working on the way out of the labyrinth or even the final number of pi, but he remains deep in wistful thought.

The Thinker is one of the most recognizable statues around the world. Originally sculpted to depict Dante reflecting on his poem along with other characters from The Gates Of Hell. The original Thinker resides in the Rodin Museum in Paris, France. This was the first piece by Rodin to be on public display.

François-Auguste-René Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917), known as Auguste Rodin, was a French sculptor. Although Rodin is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture, he did not set out to rebel against the past. He was schooled traditionally, took a craftsman-like approach to his work, and desired academic recognition, although he was never accepted into Paris’s foremost school of art.

Rodin is known as one of the most famous sculptors in the history of Art. He used unpopular methods to produce original and turbulent pieces that instilled his legacy. Rodin’s The Thinker is one of the most recognizable sculptures in art history. It has become a popular icon for intellectual activity and the subject for endless satirical use. World of bronze offer affordable, life sized bronze sculptures of Rodin Meditation Without Arms and The Thinker for the anyone who appreciates and adores his immediate and contrasting methods.

From the unexpected realism of his first major figure — inspired by his 1875 trip to Italy — to the unconventional memorials whose commissions he later sought, Rodin’s reputation grew, such that he became the preeminent French sculptor of his time. By 1900, he was a world-renowned artist. Wealthy private clients sought Rodin’s work after his World’s Fair exhibit, and he kept company with a variety of high-profile intellectuals and artists. He married his life-long companion, Rose Beuret, in the last year of both their lives. His sculpture suffered a decline in popularity after his death in 1917, but within a few decades, his legacy solidified. Rodin remains one of the few sculptors widely known outside the visual arts community.

Some of his famous work includes: The Age of Bronze, The Walking Man, The Gates of Hell, The Burghers of Calais, Meditation Without Arms, and The Thinker.

He was never awarded any national honors which were probably due to the fact that he lived during the years that his country was at war with Germany. In 1967, during the 50th anniversary of Rodin’s death , he was finally awarded with the public tribute to Preiss.

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This NEW bronze statue is hand finished and cast in the traditional Lost Wax Casting Process. This is a multi step process that insures a quality bronze sculpture that may be passed down from generation to generation. Small and Jumbo size sculptures are mounted on a beautiful marble base and includes an engraved brass plaque with sculpture name and artist. Each piece of art holds intricate details and realistic qualities, each a unique quality of art that blends the process of Lost Wax Casting Process as well as hands on detailing.

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* Mounting brackets can be welded on the Heroic size for permanent installation at your location for an added $75.00. Mounting screws / bolts can be inserted in the bracket under the sculpture for a secure permanent installation. You may not need then in a residential setting, but they are highly recommended for public art installations.

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