EXCLUSIVE FINE ART AUCTION JUNE 8TH, 2024
Lot 180198:
Description
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917, French) Adam is one of a series of powerful male nudes that established Rodin as a major sculptor in the 1870s and early 1880s. Adam can be considered as a flanking element and as pendant to Eve. Both figures tuck their heads into their shoulders; in Eve’s case, her remorse is evident, as she hides behind her arms. In contrast to her more fluid form, Adam’s body is defined by taut musculature: two deliberately awkward arms reach down in parallel movements, and his bent knee tightens the leg tendons. Both bodies also twist?—???overtly in Adam’s case, with more subtlety in Eve’s?—???as if toward each other across the doors they were intended to flank.
Auguste Rodin was a groundbreaking French sculptor recognized for his unique approach to form and structure. His work departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory, focusing instead on human emotion and character. Rodin’s most famous pieces, including “The Thinker” and “The Kiss,” showcase his innovative use of texture and depth to express complex psychological states. He was deeply influenced by the human body, often portraying partial figures to emphasize the expressive power of fragmentary sculpture. Rodin’s techniques and artistic vision had a profound impact on modern sculpture, earning him acclaim as a pioneer in the field.
Size: 35 X 12 X 12″
Condition: Very fine. See images.
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