Auguste Rodin

French sculptor (1840–1917)

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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, and deeply pocketed surface in clay. He is known for such sculptures as The Thinker, Monument to Balzac, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of Hell.

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Auguste Rodin gives O'Brien 100th Classic triumph Auguste Rodin wins the Irish Derby at the Curragh to seal a Derby double and land a 100th European Classic victory for trainer Aidan O'Brien. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2023
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