Final Study for the Monument to Balzac modeled 1897, cast 1972 Auguste Rodin French In 1891 Rodin was commissioned to construct a posthumous monument to the illustrious literary figure Honoré de Balzac. It took the sculptor seven years to arrive at the final study from which this bronze was cast. Gaze fixed toward the horizon, a disheveled Balzac leans back, his body transformed by a shapeless oversize dressing gown into a dense and formidable monolith. Today Balzacs shrouded figure is understood to be symbolic of the authors imposing genius. Contemporary viewers, however, were baffled by its inarticulate form. The work provoked harsh criticism upon its debut in 1898, but Rodin defended it, explaining that "a man celebrated for his heart and mind should not be [represented by his body." Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2193. Final Study for the Monument to Balzac Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio t

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Final Study for the Monument to Balzac modeled 1897, cast 1972 Auguste Rodin French In 1891 Rodin was commissioned to construct a posthumous monument to the illustrious literary figure Honoré de Balzac. It took the sculptor seven years to arrive at the final study from which this bronze was cast. Gaze fixed toward the horizon, a disheveled Balzac leans back, his body transformed by a shapeless oversize dressing gown into a dense and formidable monolith. Today Balzacs shrouded figure is understood to be symbolic of the authors imposing genius. Contemporary viewers, however, were baffled by its inarticulate form. The work provoked harsh criticism upon its debut in 1898, but Rodin defended it, explaining that "a man celebrated for his heart and mind should not be [represented by his body." Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2193. Final Study for the Monument to Balzac Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio t

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