Art of Bronze is proudly presents “The Age of Bronze” (21.5” H.) standing nude male bronze after Auguste Rodin.  The Age of Bronze was Rodin’s breakout sculpture.  Fashioned over a period of eighteen months and based on a live model, the sculpture depicts a suspended moment of human awakening, either to suffering or to joy. First exhibited in 1877 in Brussels with the title The Conquered Man (Le Vaincu [literal translation, “The Vanquished”]), it was displayed later the same year in Paris with its current title. Rodin promoted the work’s multiple interpretations, saying, “There are at least four figures in it.”

Rodin is known for his ability to forgo realism and decoration in favor of using texture, surface details, and light and shadow to convey emotion. His focus on inner emotion and suffering is a turning point in the history of art and serves as a hallmark of Modernism.

Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917) French Sculptor, born in Paris in 184, died in Meudon in 1917.  He is considered one of the prominent sculptors of the modern era.  His statues St. John the Baptist Preaching, Eve, The Age of Bronze, and The Thinker are world famous.  Rodin died on Nov. 17, 1917, and was buried at Meudon.  When Rodin was 76 years old he gave the French government the entire collection of his own works and other art objects he had acquired. They occupy the Hotel Biron in Paris as the Musee Rodin and are still placed as Rodin set them.  He played a pivotal role in redefining sculpture in the late nineteenth century, both excelling at and transcending the academic Beaux-Arts tradition.  His work redefined sculpture. Possessing an ability to organize a complex, turbulent, deeply pocketed surface, he set himself apart from the predominant figure sculpture tradition of the time.  Rodin’s most notable sculptures were roundly criticized during his lifetime.  A pose might be considered too informal; the lack of a traditional theme found wanting; the exactness of his forms too real; or the “unfinishedness” of his surfaces disrespectful.

We hope you enjoy browsing our wide-ranging selection of over 500 different indoor sculptures cast in the ‘lost wax’ process.  Each sculpture is hand finished in a one-of-a-kind patina coloring.  Because of the process of heating up bronze and applying chemicals, no two patinas are exactly the same.  Additionally, our team of professionals can create custom patinas to meet your specific needs.

No matter the size of your sculpture, you can be assured we will help guide you through the delivery and maintenance requirements.  Every sculpture will have different requirements depending on the sculpture size and patina coloring finish.  Safety and security are also important issues when owning a bronze sculpture.  Art of Bronze can professionally weld stainless steel mounting brackets to the bottom of your sculpture to allow permanent outdoor installation.  For indoor sculptures, we recommend museum tape.  To properly address any concerns or issues, contact us today.

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