Victor-Henri Marquis de Rochefort-Luçay
vor 1897
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H: 74,5 cm
Classification
Büste
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
2476
About this artwork
"Henri Rochefort, eigentlich Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Luçay, (* 31. Januar 1830 in Paris; 13. Juni 1913 in Aix-les-Bains) war ein französischer Schriftsteller, Journalist, Theaterdichter und Politiker. 1863 Herausgeber des Figaro, führender Gegner Dreyfus'; typischer Vertreter des polemischen Pamphlets.
Art Historical Context
Auguste Rodin's bronze bust of Victor-Henri, Marquis de Rochefort-Luç, captures the essence of one of 19th-century France's flamboyant and controversial figures. Created before 1897, this 74.5 cm tall sculpture stands as a testament to Rodin's of portraiture, where he infused classical bust traditions with impressionistic vitality. Rochefort (1830–1913), a Parisian-born writer, journalist, playwright, and politician, rose to prominence as editor of *Le Figaro* in 1863 and became a leading voice in polemical pamphlets, fiercely opposing the Dreyfus Affair. Rodin's choice of bronze—a durable me...
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...