Portræt af Rodin

Your Guide to the 100 Most Famous Rodin Paintings

Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 205 værker af Rodin i vores katalog

In short

Rodin's best-known piece is The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back) (1900). You'll find it at the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon. Next on the list are The three shades (1973) and The Thinker (1910). We have 205 works by Rodin in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 100 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.

1840 – 1917, Paris Flest værker: Legion of Honor

The 10 Rodin paintings to know first

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The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back) (1900) af Rodin

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back)

1900 · Marble · Museum of Fine Arts, Lyon

François Auguste René Rodin’s “The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back)” is not merely a sculpture; it's an immersive experience, a visceral portrayal of the internal struggle between faith and desire. Completed around 1900, this powerful marble work transcends its religious subject matter to become a universal meditation on human vulnerability and the seductive pull of temptation. Rodin, already a revolutionary figure in sculpting the emotional landscape of his time, masterfully…

2
The three shades (1973) af Rodin

The three shades

1973 · Oil On Canvas · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

WahooArt presents a meticulously crafted hand-painted reproduction of François Auguste René Rodin's iconic sculpture, "The Three Shades," a work that transcends mere representation to embody profound human emotion and connection. Executed in 1973, this piece captures the essence of Rodin’s genius – his ability to translate psychological depth into enduring sculptural form. The photograph itself reveals three nude male figures intertwined in a poignant tableau, their postures suggesting both vulnerability…

4
Man and his Thought (1900) af Rodin

Man and his Thought

1900 · Marble · Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin

François Auguste Rodin's "Man and His Thought," completed in 1900, is not merely a sculpture; it’s a profound meditation on the very act of artistic creation. This arresting work, housed within the Musée Rodin in Paris, captures a pivotal moment – the genesis of an idea struggling to manifest into physical form. The scene depicts a bearded artist, rendered with remarkable anatomical detail and a palpable sense of intensity, kneeling…

5
Man with the Broken Nose (1864) af Rodin

Man with the Broken Nose

1864 · Sculpture Bronze · Legion of Honor, San Francisco

Man with the Broken Nose: A Study in Grief and Resilience The sculpture “Man with the Broken Nose,” created by Auguste Rodin in 1864, stands as a haunting testament to human vulnerability and an enduring symbol of contemplation. More than just a depiction of physical injury—a fractured nose—the piece delves into profound psychological themes, capturing the essence of sorrow and striving for inner peace within a meticulously crafted bronze form.…

6
The Fallen Angel (1890) af Rodin

The Fallen Angel

1890 · Bronze · Legion of Honor, San Francisco

A Portrait of Sorrow: Examining Rodin’s “The Fallen Angel” François Auguste René Rodin's "The Fallen Angel," completed in 1890, stands as a cornerstone of Romantic sculpture and an enduring testament to the artist’s ability to convey profound emotion through form. More than just a depiction of a biblical figure—the angel Gabriel wrestling with despair—it embodies a complex tapestry of themes exploring grief, compassion, and the confrontation with mortality. The sculpture…

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Victor Hugo (1917) af Rodin

Victor Hugo

1917 · Marble · Legion of Honor, San Francisco

In the quiet, hallowed halls of sculptural history, few encounters are as visceral as witnessing Auguste Rodin’s “Victor Hugo.” Completed in 1917, during the twilight of the master sculptor's life, this marble masterpiece is far more than a mere anatomical likeness of France’s most luminous literary titan. It is an arresting testament to Rodin’s profound ability to translate the intangible weight of human thought into the permanence of stone. As…

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Danaide (1885) af Rodin

Danaide

1885 · Sculpture Bronze · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford

To stand before this sculpture is to encounter a moment suspended in time—a profound meditation on repose, perhaps even oblivion. The piece, titled Danaide, presents a breathtakingly intimate close-up study of the human head and shoulders. Rendered in a deeply textured, dark material suggestive of aged bronze, the surface whispers tales of oxidation and the passage of years. It is not merely a likeness; it is an emotional echo captured…

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The Prodigal Son (1970) af Rodin

The Prodigal Son

1970 · Sculpture Bronze · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

To stand before The Prodigal Son is not merely to observe bronze; it is to encounter a raw, visceral outpouring of the human spirit. François Auguste René Rodin captured in this magnificent sculpture something far more ephemeral than metal—he has rendered the very moment of profound reckoning. The figure seems caught mid-exhalation, arms flung upward as if reaching for an impossible grace or perhaps embracing the weight of years of…

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Minotaur (1886) af Rodin

Minotaur

1886 · Sculpture · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford

To stand before Rodin’s Minotaur is not merely to observe stone; it is to confront a raw, visceral moment wrested from the depths of myth and human emotion. This monumental sculpture, born in 1886, captures an entanglement so charged with unspoken narrative that it seems to breathe its own history into the cool, dark material. Rodin, ever the master of the psychological portrait rendered in durable stone, has gifted us…

Numbers 11 to 100: more Rodin paintings

11Seated Female Nude (1887) af RodinSeated Female Nude1887 · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 12La femme accroupie (The Crouching Woman) af RodinLa femme accroupie (The Crouching Woman)Museum Folkwang 13Monumental Head of Jean d (1971) af RodinMonumental Head of Jean d1971 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art 14Torso of a man (Study for (1979) af RodinTorso of a man (Study for1979 · Art Gallery of South Australia 15The Thinker af RodinThe ThinkerThe Baltimore Museum of Art 16Portalerne til Helvede af RodinPortalerne til HelvedeShizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art 17The Hand of God af RodinThe Hand of GodMaryhill Museum of Art 18Balzac Nude with his Arms Crossed (1892) af RodinBalzac Nude with his Arms Crossed1892 19The Age of Bronze (1876) af RodinThe Age of Bronze1876 · Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya 20Torso of a Young Woman (1886) af RodinTorso of a Young Woman1886 · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 21The Call to Arms (1879) af RodinThe Call to Arms1879 · Legion of Honor 22The Age of Bronze (1876) af RodinThe Age of Bronze1876 · Kunsthaus Zürich 23Small head of Jean de Fiennes with hand (1985) af RodinSmall head of Jean de Fiennes with hand1985 · Art Gallery of South Australia 24Danaid (The spring) (1800) af RodinDanaid (The spring)1800 · Nationalmuseet for Antik Kunst 25Eternal Springtime (L’Eternel Printemps) (1898) af RodinEternal Springtime (L’Eternel Printemps)1898 · Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation 26The age of bronze (1876) af RodinThe age of bronze1876 · Kunstmuseum 27Pens (1895) af RodinPens1895 · Musée d'Orsay 28Eternal Springtime (1901) af RodinEternal Springtime1901 · Szépművészeti Múzeum 29Saint John the Baptist (1880) af RodinSaint John the Baptist1880 · Kunsthalle Bremen 30Head of Jean de Fiennes (1984) af RodinHead of Jean de Fiennes1984 · Art Gallery of South Australia 31The Thinker af RodinThe ThinkerMaryhill Museum of Art 32The Thinker (1888) af RodinThe Thinker1888 · Legion of Honor 33St. John the Baptist - Sant Jean - Babtiste préchant (1878) af RodinSt. John the Baptist - Sant Jean - Babtiste préchant1878 · Nationalgalleriet i Prag 34Iris, Messenger of the Gods (1891) af RodinIris, Messenger of the Gods1891 · Kunsthaus Zürich 35Pierre de Wiessant (1895) af RodinPierre de Wiessant1895 · Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art 36Christ and the Magdalene (1894) af RodinChrist and the Magdalene1894 · Legion of Honor 37Head of Balzac (1897) af RodinHead of Balzac1897 · Nasher Sculpture Center 38Striding Man (1900) af RodinStriding Man1900 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe 39The Thinker (1888) af RodinThe Thinker1888 · Legion of Honor 40Hanako (1908) af RodinHanako1908 · Nasher Sculpture Center 41Balzac (1898) af RodinBalzac1898 42Portrait bust of Victor Hugo (1886) af RodinPortrait bust of Victor Hugo1886 · Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation 43Pierre de Wissant nude (1985) af RodinPierre de Wissant nude1985 · Art Gallery of South Australia 44The Sculptor and His Muse af RodinThe Sculptor and His MuseLegion of Honor 45The Bronze Age (1875) af RodinThe Bronze Age1875 · Kunsthalle Bremen 46Squatting woman (1882) af RodinSquatting woman1882 · Kröller-Müller Museet 47Ève af RodinÈveMuseum Folkwang 48The Kiss af RodinThe KissLegion of Honor 49Nude af RodinNudeColección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat 50Pierre de Wiessant (1912) af RodinPierre de Wiessant1912 · Metropolitan Museum of Art 51The Age of Bronze (1876) af RodinThe Age of Bronze1876 · Nasher Sculpture Center 52Monument til Victor Hugo af RodinMonument til Victor HugoShimane Art Museum 53The Walking Man (1900) af RodinThe Walking Man1900 · Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art 54L af RodinLMuseum Folkwang 55Jean de Fiennes af RodinJean de FiennesMaryhill Museum of Art 56Registration form from Auguste Rodin for the 9th exhibition (1901) af RodinRegistration form from Auguste Rodin for the 9th exhibition1901 · Secession 57Head of Eustache de Saint-Pierre af RodinHead of Eustache de Saint-Pierre 58The Thinker af RodinThe ThinkerCa' Pesaro - International Gallery of Modern Art 59Bust of Victor Hugo (1883) af RodinBust of Victor Hugo1883 · Cleveland Museum of Art 60The Gates of Hell (1917) af RodinThe Gates of Hell1917 · Kunsthaus Zürich 61Spirit of Eternal Rest (Head no.33) (1984) af RodinSpirit of Eternal Rest (Head no.33)1984 · Art Gallery of South Australia 62Toilet of Venus and Andromeda (1987) af RodinToilet of Venus and Andromeda1987 · Art Gallery of South Australia 63Eve af RodinEveDetroit Institute of Arts 64L af RodinLMuseum Folkwang 65The Age of Bronze (L af RodinThe Age of Bronze (LLegion of Honor 66First Maquette for the Monument to the Burghers of Calais (1884) af RodinFirst Maquette for the Monument to the Burghers of Calais1884 · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University 67Iris, messenger of the gods (with head) (1970) af RodinIris, messenger of the gods (with head)1970 · Art Gallery of South Australia 68Minotaur af RodinMinotaurMaryhill Museum of Art 69The Kiss af RodinThe KissWarszawa National Museum 70Bust of Victor Hugo af RodinBust of Victor Hugo 71Le Minotaure (Faune et nymphe) af RodinLe Minotaure (Faune et nymphe)Museum Folkwang 72The Burghers of Calais af RodinThe Burghers of CalaisCa' Pesaro - International Gallery of Modern Art 73Eternal Idol (1889) af RodinEternal Idol1889 74Cupid and Psyche (1905) af RodinCupid and Psyche1905 75Bust of Helene von Nostitz af RodinBust of Helene von Nostitz 76Eternal Springtime af RodinEternal SpringtimeHuntington Museum of Art 77Bust of Gustav Mahler af RodinBust of Gustav Mahler 78One of the Danaides (1889) af RodinOne of the Danaides1889 · Ateneum Art Museum 79Age of Bronze (1876) af RodinAge of Bronze1876 80Fugitive Love af RodinFugitive LoveShizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art 81Eve (1881) af RodinEve1881 · Nasher Sculpture Center 82Adam (1881) af RodinAdam1881 83Minotaur or Faun and Nymph (1886) af RodinMinotaur or Faun and Nymph1886 84Andromeda (1886) af RodinAndromeda1886 85Psyche (1886) af RodinPsyche1886 86The Prodigal Son (1889) af RodinThe Prodigal Son1889 87Portrait Mask of Rose Beuret (1890) af RodinPortrait Mask of Rose Beuret1890 · Lehmbruck Museum 88Pallas with the Parthenon (1896) af RodinPallas with the Parthenon1896 89Assemblage: Mask of Camille Claudel and Left Hand of Pierre de Wissant (1895) af RodinAssemblage: Mask of Camille Claudel and Left Hand of Pierre de Wissant1895 90Balzac (1897) af RodinBalzac1897 91Youth Triumphant (La jeneusse triomphante) (1894) af RodinYouth Triumphant (La jeneusse triomphante)1894 · Reading Public Museum 92Miss Jean Simpson, Seated (1903) af RodinMiss Jean Simpson, Seated1903 · Brooklyn Museum 93Romeo and Juliet (1905) af RodinRomeo and Juliet1905 94Assembly: Female nude Slavic woman's head emerging from a Vase (1910) af RodinAssembly: Female nude Slavic woman's head emerging from a Vase1910 95Mask of Hanako, the Japanese Actress (1911) af RodinMask of Hanako, the Japanese Actress1911 96Portrait Of The Japanese Dancer Hanako (1908) af RodinPortrait Of The Japanese Dancer Hanako1908 97The female model (1917) af RodinThe female model1917 · National Gallery of Armenia 98Man with Broken Nose (1863) af RodinMan with Broken Nose1863 · Kunsthalle Bremen 99Reclining man, back arched (1985) af RodinReclining man, back arched1985 · Art Gallery of South Australia 100Bathing Woman (1902) af RodinBathing Woman1902 · Nationalgalleriet i Prag

Rodin's paintings, period by period

What Rodin painted most

The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.

Where you can see Rodin's paintings

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Rodin Malerier fra denne liste
Legion of Honor, San FranciscoLegion of Honor San Francisco 10 Man with the Broken Nose, The Fallen Angel, Victor Hugo
Art Gallery of South Australia, AdelaideArt Gallery of South Australia Adelaide 11 The three shades, Torso of a man (Study for, Small head of Jean de Fiennes with hand
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, StanfordCantor Arts Center at Stanford University Stanford 6 Danaide, Minotaur, Seated Female Nude
Museum Folkwang, EssenMuseum Folkwang Essen 6 La femme accroupie (The Crouching Woman), Ève, L
Maryhill Museum of Art, GoldendaleMaryhill Museum of Art Goldendale 5 The Hand of God, The Thinker, Jean de Fiennes
Nasher Sculpture Center, DallasNasher Sculpture Center Dallas 4 Head of Balzac, Hanako, The Age of Bronze
Kunsthaus Zürich, ZürichKunsthaus Zürich Zürich 3 The Age of Bronze, Iris, Messenger of the Gods, The Gates of Hell
Kunsthalle Bremen, BremenKunsthalle Bremen Bremen 3 Saint John the Baptist, The Bronze Age, Man with Broken Nose

Decade by decade: the best-known Rodin piece of each

Værker per årti

Pick a decade to see its standout piece.

Rodin: quick answers about the paintings

What is Rodin's best-known painting?See the answer

Top of the list is The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back) (1900), Museum of Fine Arts, Lyon. Right behind it: The three shades (1973) and The Thinker (1910).

What age was Rodin when creating The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back)?See the answer

60 years old. Rodin was born in 1840, and The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back) dates from 1900.

What are Rodin's top 10 paintings?See the answer

The Temptation of Saint Anthony (back), The three shades, The Thinker, Man and his Thought, Man with the Broken Nose, The Fallen Angel, Victor Hugo, Danaide, The Prodigal Son og Minotaur. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.

How many works by Rodin are in your catalogue?See the answer

We have 205 works by Rodin in our catalogue, dated 1863 to 1917.

In which museums can you see Rodin's famous works?See the answer

You'll find most of them in Legion of Honor (San Francisco), Art Gallery of South Australia (Adelaide) og Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University (Stanford). The museum list above has the full breakdown.

When did Rodin make the most famous pieces?See the answer

In 1880s, more than any other time: 19 of the 100 pieces on this page date from then, Danaide among them.

What are Rodin's first and last famous pieces?See the answer

The earliest piece here is Man with Broken Nose (1863); the most recent is Victor Hugo (1917).

Which subjects did Rodin paint most often?See the answer

Sculpture (44), Bronze (28) og Bronze sculpture (17), out of the 100 pieces on this page.

Which medium shows up most in Rodin's paintings?See the answer

Bronze, used in 39 of the 100 pieces on this page.

Which famous Rodin paintings are at the Legion of Honor?See the answer

You can see 10 of the pieces on this page at the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, including Man with the Broken Nose, The Fallen Angel og Victor Hugo.

Where can I order a Rodin reproduction?See the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.

Rodin's story

François Auguste René Rodin: En Revolutionær Skulptør af Sjælen

François Auguste René Rodin, en navn der er synonymt med moderne skulptur, opstod i det 19. århundrede i Frankrig som en revolutionerende kraft. Født i Paris den 12. november 1840 til beskedne forældre, var unge Rodins vej ikke umiddelbart bestemt til kunstnerisk storhed. Han kæmpede i første omgang med at blive accepteret på det prestigefyldte École des Beaux-Arts, hvor han blev afvist tre gange, før han endelig fandt sin fodfæste gennem praktisk træning som dekorativ stenhugger. Denne tidlige erfaring viste sig dog at være uvurderlig, idet den skar hans tekniske færdigheder og fremmede en intim forståelse for form og materiale. Det var en periode med stille lærlingevirksomhed, en nødvendig præludie til de seismiske ændringer, han senere ville introducere i verden af skulptur. Frøene til hans fremtidige innovation blev sået ikke i akademiske sale, men i den konkrete virkelighed af sten og ler. En dybtgående personlig tab – hans søsters Marie’s død – påvirkede ham dybt, hvilket førte til en kort betænkning om religiøst liv, inden han fuldt ud forpligtede sig til kunsten. Denne følelsesmæssige dybde ville blive et afgørende kendetegn ved hans værk, og det ville indgyde det med en rå, menneskelig kvalitet, der sjældent var set før.

Brydning med Traditionen: Et Nyt Sprog i Sten

Rodins kunstneriske rejse var præget af en bevidst afvigelse fra de herskende akademiske standarder på hans tid. Selvom han var uddannet i klassiske teknikker, forkyndte han idealiserede former og narrativ stivhed, der dominerede skulpturkunsten. Han søgte i stedet at fange de flygtige nuancer af menneskelige følelser, vægten af tanker og kompleksiteten af det indre liv. Hans tidlige værker, såsom *The Age of Bronze* (1877), udløste i første omgang kontrovers på grund af deres realisme og mangel på mytologiske eller allegoriske emner. Kritikere fandt hans figurer for naturalistiske, for blottede for den polerede perfektion, der blev forventet af skulptur. Alligevel holdt Rodin ud, drevet af en ubødig tro på sin kunstneriske vision. Han begyndte at udforske fragmenterede former, ru overflader og dynamiske kompositioner, der udtrykte en følelse af bevægelse og psykologisk intensitet. Denne innovative tilgang udfordrede konventionelle opfattelser af skønhed og banede vejen for en ny æra i skulpturel udtryksevne. Hans evne til at modellere komplekse, turbulente overflader i ler var uden sidens, hvilket tillod ham at fange lysets og skygges spil med bemærkelsesværdig følsomhed.

Ikoniske Former: Tænkeren, Kysset og Udover

Rodins arv er cementeret af en række ikoniske skulpturer, der fortsat resonerer hos publikum verden over. *The Thinker* (1880-1882), oprindeligt koncepteret som en del af *The Gates of Hell*, blev et symbol på filosofisk refleksion, dets kraftfulde form indgyder menneskelig tanke og eksistentiel tvivl. *The Kiss* (1886-1898), en fejring af passioneret kærlighed, er berømt for sin sanselige skønhed og følelsesmæssige intimitet. Og *The Burghers of Calais* (1884-1895), en monumentalt tribute til mod og offervilje, står som et vidnesbyrd om Rodins evne til at udtrykke dybt menneskelig drama gennem skulpturel form. Disse værker var ikke blot repræsentationer af fysiske kroppe; de var udforskninger af den menneskelige tilstand, indgydet med psykologisk dybde og følelsesmæssig resonans. Han tøvede ikke for at portrættere ufuldkommenheder eller lidelse, erkendte at disse kvaliteter er integrale dele af den menneskelige erfaring. Hans skulpturer fremviste ofte ujævne overflader, og efterlod bevidst spor fra kunstnerens hånd som et vidnesbyrd om det kreative proces selv.

En Varig Indflydelse: Rodins Plads i Kunsthistorien

Sen hen i det 20. århundrede havde Rodin opnået international anerkendelse, og blev betragtet som en af de mest berømte skulptører på sin tid. Hans værk har haft en dybtgående indflydelse på generationer af kunstnere, der inspirerede dem til at bryde med traditionelle begrænsninger og udforske nye veje for kunstnerisk udtryk. Han betragtes bredt som en central figur i overgangen fra 19. århundredes realisme til moderne skulptur. Hans fokus på følelsesmæssig intensitet, psykologisk dybde og innovative brug af form lagde grundlaget for bevægelser som Ekspressionismen og Kubismen. I dag findes Rodins skulpturer i museer og samlinger over hele verden, især i Musée Rodin i Paris, et dedikeret rum, der viser hans livsværk. Hans indflydelse strækker sig ud over skulptur og påvirker maleri, litteratur og endda film.

Udforskning yderligere: Museer og Nøgleværker

  • Musée Rodin, Paris: Et must-besøg for enhver, der er interesseret i at opleve den fulde bredde af Rodins kunstneriske vision.
  • National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.: Indeholder en betydelig samling af Rodins værker, der giver indsigt i hans kreative proces.
  • Cantor Arts Center ved Stanford University: Fremviser bemærkelsesværdige stykker som portrættet af Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse.
  • Nøgleværker til udforskning:
    • *Tænkeren* – Et universelt symbol på refleksion og intellekt.
    • *Kysset* – En ikonisk repræsentation af kærlighed og passion.
    • *De Calais’ Borgere* – En kraftfuld skildring af offervilje og mod.
    • *Sankt Johannes Døberen* - Demonstrerer Rodins evne til at udtrykke intens følelse gennem form.
    • Lille hoved af Jean de Fiennes med hånd* – En intim studie i portrættering, der viser hans mesterskab med detaljer.
Rodins arv er ikke blot en af kunstnerisk innovation; det er et vidnesbyrd om kunstens kraft til at forbinde os til vores fælles menneskelighed. Han turde udforske dybderne af menneskelige følelser og erfaringer, og efterlod et værk, der fortsat inspirerer, udfordrer og berører publikum i dag. Hans skulpturer er ikke blot objekter at beundre; de er vinduer ind til sjælen, der inviterer os til at reflektere over livets kompleksiteter, kærlighed, tab og alt imellem.

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