Auguste Rodin et son oeuvre
Texts by Octave Mirbeau, Stuart Merril, Camille Mauclair, Gustave Kahn, Charles Morice, Gustave Geffroy, Gustave Coquiot, Albert Mockel, Arthur Symons, Roger Marx, Frank Harris, Roger Veirdaux, André Fontainas, Léon Riotor, Rambosson, Louis Sauty, André Mellerio, Raymond Bouyer, Henri Frantz, May Armand-Blanc, Karl Boès
(Paris: Editions de la Plume., 1900)
25.6 x 18.5
Illustrated book
RES0006.2025
This is an illustrated book on the work of Auguste Rodin comprising essays by a number of writers and critics, including a key text by Octave Mirbeau. Mirbeau was a prominent French art critic and ardent supporter of Rodin’s work; his text portrays Rodin as a revolutionary artist who broke away from academic traditions, emphasizing the emotional depth and expressive power of his sculptures. This publication includes 65 reproductions of Rodin's works along with 8 portraits, offering a comprehensive visual and textual exploration of the sculptor's oeuvre. It is a primary example of how critical discourse helped shape Rodin's public image and his legacy, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in modern sculpture.