Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) (after) - From "Le Jardin des supplices" - (60x80cm)

- Auguste Rodin (after), authorized serigraph on handmade matte textured heavyweight paper (approx. 300 gsm).

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size: 60 x 80cm.

- Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) is widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. Rejecting the polished idealism of academic art, Rodin brought a new language to the medium one grounded in emotional intensity, expressive surface modeling, and an unfiltered observation of the human body. His works, such as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell, transformed sculpture into something raw, psychological, and profoundly human.

Rodin’s market remains exceptionally strong. Original sculptures cast during his lifetime or shortly after (authorized posthumous casts) regularly achieve hundreds of thousands to several million euros at major auctions. Drawings, which reveal his spontaneous and intimate approach to the figure, are also highly sought-after and typically range from €10,000 to €200,000, depending on quality, provenance, and subject.

Le Jardin des Supplices (The Torture Garden), is a controversial and symbolist text published in 1899. Rodin’s illustrations for this edition reveal his mastery of the aquarelle-and-contour technique, in which delicate, fluid lines outline the figure while soft washes of color emphasize sensuality and movement.

In this work (reproduction of one of the illustrations from his book), the seated female figure is rendered with Rodin’s characteristic economy of line: a few confident strokes define the body, while subtle tones create volume without rigidity. The vivid orange accents in the hair add a striking emotional note, balancing fragility with strength. The composition is intimate, contemplative, and deeply human, reflecting Rodin’s belief that truth emerges through the natural gestures and inner life of the model.

Works from this series are admired for their immediacy and poetic sensuality, and they hold a solid position in the market for collectors of Rodin.

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