Who created "Head of Saint John the Baptist"?

Head of Saint John the Baptist was created by Auguste Rodin in 1887.

What medium is "Head of Saint John the Baptist"?

Head of Saint John the Baptist is plaster.

Is "Head of Saint John the Baptist" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of Saint John the Baptist is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of Saint John the Baptist

Auguste Rodin

1887

Medium

plaster

Dimensions

overall (greatest extension): 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson

Accession Number

1942.5.25

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...

Head of Saint John the Baptist

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