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The Walking Man (L'Homme qui marche)

Auguste Rodin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male torso and legs without a head or arms. The body is nude, and its legs are spread apart, standing on an uneven base. The body faces us. It is crafted from a dark brown material, and some areas have a greenish sheen.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1878-1900, cast probably 1903
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3684 × 5115 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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