Bronze Bust of Auguste Rodin
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Bronze Bust of Auguste RodinAntoine Bourdelle

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Antoine Bourdelle’s bronze bust of Auguste Rodin (c. 1909) portrays the sculptor as a formidable figure, reminiscent of Michelangelo’s Moses with its bearded visage and subtle horns. Created after Bourdelle left Rodin’s studio, it represents a transitional work, merging Rodin’s influence with Bourdelle’s emerging style. The bust reflects Rodin’s view of Bourdelle as a pioneer of the future.