The Rodin Gift to the V&A
Read about the greatest gift to the Museum by an artist in their lifetime
Auguste Rodin
Rodin paved the way for 'modern' sculpture, challenging accepted traditions in his figures, portraits, groups and conceptual works. The V&A has 24 Rodin sculptures, including 18 given by the sculptor himself in 1914.
Collection highlights
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The Young Mother, relief, by Auguste Rodin, 1885, France -
(Detail) Torso of a woman, figure, by Auguste Rodin, about 1914, France -
Study of a hand, model, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, made by Georges Rudier, about 1884 – 85, Paris, France -
La France, bust, by Auguste Rodin, early 20th century, France -
Inner Voice (The Muse), figure, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, made by Alexis Rudier, about 1896 – 97, France -
George Wyndham, bust, by Auguste Rodin, 1904, France -
The Fallen Angel, group, by Auguste Rodin, 1895, France -
Etudes de figures, drypoint print, by Auguste Rodin, about 1881 -
Despair, statuette, by Auguste Rodin, 1890 – 92, France -
Vase, designed by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, about 1876 – 78, Paris, France -
La Duchesse de Choiseul, bust, sculpted by Auguste Rodin, made by Montagutelli Frères, 1908, Paris, France -
Metamorphosis of Ovid, statuette, by Auguste Rodin, about 1886, France -
St John the Baptist, statue, by Auguste Rodin, 1881, France -
The Age of Bronze, statue, by Auguste Rodin, about 1876, France
