Who created "Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure"?

Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure was created by Auguste Rodin in 1917.

What medium is "Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure"?

Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure is plaster.

Is "Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure" in the public domain?

Yes, Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure

Auguste Rodin

1917

Medium

plaster

Dimensions

overall (greatest extension): 22.9 cm (9 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson

Accession Number

1942.5.22

About the Artist

Auguste Rodin · 1840–1917

François Auguste René Rodin (1840-1917) stands as the founder of modern sculpture, transforming the art form from academic tradition into expressive modernism. Born into a working-class Parisian family, Rodin faced early rejection, failing three times to gain admission to the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts. This setback forced him to work as a craftsman for nearly two decades, though his 1875 tr...

Hand of Rodin with a Female Figure

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