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Some of the Greatest Sculptors in History and Their Works

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and The Thinker (1904) Karen Neoh/ Flickr (right) It is rarely the case that one person single-handedly transforms the way we work in a certain artistic medium, but in sculpture, Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor, was exactly that person.

12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize

The Thinker by Rodin (designed in 1880, cast in 1904) Auguste Rodin's 'Thinker' is often compared to Michelangelo's 'David' in terms of its influence on modern art, and it's hardly an exaggeration.

12 Inspirational Quotes From the World’s Great Artists

." - Auguste Rodin Related Article: 14 Quotes on Making it Through Hard Times 4. "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing." - Georgia O’Keeffe 5.

12 Jaw Dropping Facts About the Most Famous Art in History

'The Thinker' (1904) by Auguste Rodin Image Source: Fredrik Rubensson/ Flickr There are 28 casts of Auguste Rodin’s world-famous sculpture scattered throughout the globe today, but the sculpture didn't actually originate as an independent piece.

Photos Of Famous Artists’ Muses Alongside Their Portraits

Camille Claudel was August Rodin's model, lover, and student. Camille wasn't famous for her sculptures during her lifetime, but her sculptures are distinguished today as being very original and precise.