Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | November 12, 1840 |
Birth Place | Paris, France |
Age | 179 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Nov 17, 1917 (age 77) |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
About
French Sculptor best known for such pieces as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Burghers of Calais. He was known for his unique ability to mold clay.
Before Fame
Rodin began drawing at age 10 and was mostly self-taught until he attended the Petite Ecole, where his Teacher Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran proved to be a major influence on his life.
Trivia
He is often considered the originator of modern sculpture, although he considered himself traditional.
Family Life
He married Rose Beuret in 1917. The couple had one son, Auguste-Eugene Beuret.
Associated With
While studying art, he was extremely captivated by the artwork of Michelangelo Buonarroti.