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Rodin Working on his "Gates of Hell"

Émile-Antoine Bourdelle

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bearded man draped in a flowing robe, who appears to be in the act of carving or shaping with a chisel and hammer. The man is slightly hunched over a block or pedestal, indicating a connection to his work with his hands poised in action. The entire piece is constructed from a dark material. The texture of his beard and the folds of the robe are detailed. The sculpture is approximately human-sized.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1910, cast before 1929
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
10138 × 14073 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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