Published by Flammarion in 2004 in close collaboration with the Musée Rodin in Paris, this definitive monograph by curators Raphaël Masson and Véronique Mattiussi offers an exhaustive exploration of Auguste Rodin’s life and revolutionary sculptures. Drawing on previously untapped archival research, the book traces Rodin’s journey from his poverty-stricken years of apprenticeship to the creation of veritable icons like “The Kiss” and “The Thinker.” It provides rare insight into his extraordinary studio methods—from clay modeling to the transition into bronze—and his passionate, often controversial relationship with Camille Claudel. Richly illustrated with specially commissioned photography and historical documents, the volume serves as a profound meditation on the artist who bridged the gap between 19th-century academicism and modern abstract sculpture.
