The Gates of Hell by Auguste Rodin
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia
The Gates of Hell (French: ''La Porte de l'Enfer'') is a monumental sculptural group work by French artist Auguste Rodin that depicts a scene from "The Inferno", the first section of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. It stands at 6 m high, 4 m wide and 1 m deep (19.69'H × 13.12'W × 3.29'D) and contains 180 figures. The figures range from 15 cm high up to more than one metre. Several of the figures were also cast independently by Rodin. (from Wikipedia)The detail on this sculpture is amazing and the photo does no justice to the sculpture's size.
I can't think of a BAD Rodin but this one is so important. Thank You for showing it.
ReplyDeleteVery imposing, well done to get it all in.
ReplyDeleteThat must've taken awhile to complete! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing relief work and depth to this. Most impressive.
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ReplyDeleteLove all of the ornate and intricate designs...this is on spectacular piece of art!
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ReplyDeletelots of details in this one and I guess it must be for real to understand it fully
ReplyDeletesuch artistic and ornate gates. You have nailed this theme wonderfully.
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