François Auguste René Rodin was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. He was schooled traditionally and took a craftsman-like approach to his work. Rodin possessed a unique ability to model a complex, turbulent,... Wikipedia
Born: November 12, 1840, Paris, France
Died: November 17, 1917 (age 77 years), Meudon, France
Spouse: Rose Beuret (m. 1917–1917)
Periods: Impressionism and Modern art
Award: Legion of Honour
Children: Auguste-Eugène Beuret
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