La Vague (The Wave), sculpture by Camille Claudel
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La Vague (The Wave), sculpture by Camille ClaudelCamille Claudel

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La Vague (The Wave) by Camille Claudel (1897) is a bronze and onyx marble sculpture of three women beneath a breaking wave. Inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, especially Hokusai’s, it reflects Parisian fascination with Japanese art. Also known as The Bathers, it symbolizes destiny and the interplay between nature and humanity, embodying cultural exchange and artistic innovation of its time.