Rodin Museum The Left Hand Signed front of base to right: A Rodin Foundry mark back of base to left: Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris Made in France, EuropeModeled c.1885; cast 1925 Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917. Cast by the founder Alexis Rudier, Paris, 1874 - 1952. Bronze * Rodin Museum, East Gallery F1929-7-32 Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929 |
LabelRodin explored the expressive power of hands almost obsessively, using them to convey an infinite variety of emotions—fury, anguish, fatigue—and as metaphors for creation. It is thought that he conceived The Left Hand as a study for The Burghers of Calais (Philadelphia Museum of Art, F1929-7-129) but probably rejected the hands as being too fiercely animated.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
