Brother and Sister (sculpture)
| Brother and Sister | |
|---|---|
| Le frère et la soeur | |
 The sculpture at the Portland Art Museum, 2014 | |
| Artist | Auguste Rodin |
| Year | 1890 |
| Type | Sculpture |
Brother and Sister is an 1890 bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin.[1][2][3]
Background
[edit]Rodin’s older sister, Maria, died in 1862, causing Rodin to enter a religious order and to stop his work for months.[4]
Interpretation
[edit]The sculpture may reflect memories of the lost love between brother and sister.[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Collections Object : Brother and Sister". Rodin Museum. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "'Brother and Sister', Auguste Rodin: Catalogue entry". Tate. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Brother and Sister". Portland Art Museum. Archived from the original on 15 December 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Brother and Sister". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
External links
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Media related to Brother and Sister by Auguste Rodin at Wikimedia Commons
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