Andromeda

North Gallery

Rodin Museum

Andromeda

Modeled 1885; carved 1886

Artist/maker: Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917

In Greek mythology Andromeda is offered as a sacrifice to a sea monster in order to save her father’s kingdom. Chained to a rock to await her fate, she is saved by Perseus, who at first mistakes her for a marble statue. The Rodin Museum owns the first marble version of this subject, made for the French art critic Roger Marx (1859–1913).
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Rodin Museum, North Gallery

Object Details

Title:

Andromeda

Date:

Modeled 1885; carved 1886

Artist:

Artist/maker: Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917

Medium:

Marble

Dimensions:

11 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 9 inches (29.8 x 29.2 x 22.9 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929

Accession Number:

F1929-7-82

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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Rodin Museum