The Secret

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The Secret

Modeled 1910; cast 1925

Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917. Cast by the founder Alexis Rudier, Paris, 1874 - 1952

The Secret is considered a companion piece to The Cathedral. In both works, the space between the hands is meaningful and mysterious. Here, an unknown object separates two palms, keeping them forever apart but close enough to graze fingertips.

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Rodin Museum, Main Gallery

Object Details

Titles:

The Secret

Date:

Modeled 1910; cast 1925

Artists:

Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917. Cast by the founder Alexis Rudier, Paris, 1874 - 1952

Medium:

Bronze

Dimensions:

33 1/2 x 19 x 15 1/4 inches (85.1 x 48.3 x 38.7 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929

Accession Number:

F1929-7-52

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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