Who created "Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx""?

Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx" was created by Auguste Rodin in model early 1880s, carved 1909.

When was "Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx"" created?

This artwork was created model early 1880s, carved 1909.

What medium is "Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx""?

Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx" is marble.

Is "Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx"" in the public domain?

Yes, Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx"

Auguste Rodin

model early 1880s, carved 1909

Medium

marble

Dimensions

overall: 59 x 62.1 x 58.3 cm (23 1/4 x 24 7/16 x 22 15/16 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer

Accession Number

1967.13.6

About the Artist

Auguste Rodin · 1840–1917

François Auguste René Rodin (1840-1917) stands as the founder of modern sculpture, transforming the art form from academic tradition into expressive modernism. Born into a working-class Parisian family, Rodin faced early rejection, failing three times to gain admission to the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts. This setback forced him to work as a craftsman for nearly two decades, though his 1875 tr...

Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx"

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