Titans, Support for a Vase

Auguste Rodin

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts three nude male figures supporting a large bowl or vase on their heads and hands. The figures are positioned around the base of the bowl, with one figure on the left side sitting on a ledge with his left leg bent at the knee and his right leg extended behind him, while the figure on the right sits with both legs bent and his right hand on his hip. The central figure stands with his left leg bent at the knee and his right leg extended behind him, with both hands holding up the bowl. The base of the sculpture is round and has a ribbed design. The entire sculpture is white and shiny, suggesting it may be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is dark gray, with a shadow cast by the sculpture. The title of the sculpture is "Titans, Support for a Vase" by Auguste Rodin.