Rodin Museum Mask of Hanako Made in France, EuropeModeled c. 1907; executed 1911 Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917 Pâte-de-verre (ground glass refired in a mold) * Rodin Museum, North Gallery F1929-7-43b Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929 |
LabelPâte-de-verre, a sculptural process in which small pieces of ground glass are placed in a mold and fired, creates translucent works with realistic coloring and lifelike qualities. Popular with the ancient Egyptians, the technique was revived in the early twentieth century. Rodin experimented with the medium, using it for portraits of important women in the his life.* 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. |
