The Sirens

West Gallery

Rodin Museum

The Sirens

Modeled 1887; cast 1925

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

This group depicts sea nymphs from Greek mythology who lure sailors to their destruction through their enchanting song. Like many other works by Rodin associated with water—such as Danaid (Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2003-4-1) or Oceanides (Philadelphia Museum of Art, F1929-7-13)—the fluid shapes suggest a smooth sensuality, which stands in strong contrast to the women’s malicious behavior. These figures can be seen, reduced in scale, halfway up the left panel of The Gates of Hell (Philadelphia Museum of Art, F1929-7-128)....

Rodin Museum, West Gallery

Object Details

Titles:

The Sirens

Date:

Modeled 1887; cast 1925

Artists:

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

Medium:

Bronze

Dimensions:

17 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches (45.1 x 18.4 x 26.7 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929

Accession Number:

F1929-7-9

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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West Gallery

Rodin Museum