''Brother and Sister'' is an 1890
bronze sculpture by
Auguste Rodin
François Auguste René Rodin (12 November 184017 November 1917) was a French sculptor, generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. He was schooled traditionally and took a craftsman-like approach to his work. Rodin possessed a uniqu ...
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Background
Rodin’s older sister, Maria, died in 1862, causing Rodin to enter a religious order and to stop his work for months.
Interpretation
The sculpture may reflect memories of the lost love between brother and sister.
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See also
*1890 in art
Year 189 ( CLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Silanus and Silanus (or, less frequently, year 942 ''Ab urbe c ...
* List of sculptures by Auguste Rodin
References
External links
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1890 sculptures
Bronze sculptures in Oregon
Collection of the Portland Art Museum
Nude sculptures
Sculptures by Auguste Rodin
Sculptures of children in Oregon
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