The Golden Age
1871-78
Long before he became the master of bronze sculpture, Auguste Rodin was sketching classical allegories like this one. Here, we see a tender family scene representing 'The Golden Age,' where a woman drapes a garland of fruit over a man cradling a baby, while a chubby cherub tugs at the man's leg. Created in the 1870s, this drawing shows Rodin's deep roots in traditional academic art before he shattered those very conventions to become the father of modern sculpture. It's a fascinating glimpse into the early mind of an artist who would later give us 'The Thinker.'
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