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How many versions of The Thinker are there?

How many versions of The Thinker are there?

All told, there are twenty-five 72-inch versions of Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker. Of these, fewer than ten were cast and patinated during his lifetime. One of the last Rodin-supervised casts can be found in Cleveland, Ohio, where it sits directly in front of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

What is Rodin’s The Thinker made of?

Bronze
Marble
The Thinker/Media

The Thinker, bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, cast in 1904; in the Rodin Museum, Paris. The Thinker was originally called The Poet and was conceived as part of The Gates of Hell, initially a commission (1880) for a pair of bronze doors to a planned museum of decorative arts in Paris.

Where is the original Rodin Thinker?

Rodin MuseumThe Thinker / LocationThe Musée Rodin in Paris, France, is a museum that was opened in 1919, primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. It has two sites: the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds in central Paris, as well as just outside Paris at Rodin’s old home, the Villa des Brillants at Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine. Wikipedia

What story is The Thinker inspired?

The Thinker Story / Theme This piece, known as The Gates of Hell, is based on the 16th century epic poem, The Divine Comedy by Dante.

What style of art is The Thinker?

RealismThe Thinker / Period

What is the thinkers name DC Comics?

Clifford DeVoe As the Thinker, he was defeated by the original Flash/Jay Garrick, his most recurrent foe. He always sought out new scientific devices to use and his most important was the “Thinking Cap”, a metal hat that could project mental force. The Thinker would use this device repeatedly over the years.

What French sculptor created The Thinker?

Auguste RodinThe Thinker / Artist
Auguste Rodin (1840 -1917) 70 cm) as the crowning element of The Gates of Hell, seated on the tympanum, The Thinker was entitled The Poet.

Where is the statue of David?

Accademia Gallery (since 1873)David of Michelangelo / Location
Statue of David at Accademia Gallery If you want to see the original sculpture of Michelangelo’s David, it’s located in the Accademia Gallery, a museum filled with many other beautiful and historic works of art.

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