Scene from the French Revolution

North Gallery

Rodin Museum

Scene from the French Revolution

Modeled c. 1879

Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917

This small study for a sculpture suggests that Rodin planned to enter a competition for a monument to the French Republic held in Paris in 1879. The relief depicts the enrollment of volunteers in the Army of the French Revolution of 1792. The sculptor does not seem to have taken his ideas any further than this sketch created in the pliable medium of wax....

Rodin Museum, North Gallery

Object Details

Title:

Scene from the French Revolution

Date:

Modeled c. 1879

Artist:

Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917

Medium:

Wax on wood

Dimensions:

8 x 15 x 1 1/2 inches (20.3 x 38.1 x 3.8 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum funds, 1970

Accession Number:

1970-4-1

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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Rodin Museum