Rodin's most famous sculptures
The top 3 according to 2 votes from people: The Thinker · Monument to Balzac · The Kiss. (Updated Sep 28, 2025.)
Auguste Rodin's major works, from The Thinker to The Burghers of Calais, according to the French Ministry of Culture and art guides.
Automatically translated (original in Français). See the original
Top 15
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1
The Thinker
1880-1904. Designed for The Gates of Hell, then a work of its own.
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2
Monument to Balzac
1898. A Balzac in a dressing gown that caused a scandal.
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3
The Kiss
1882. Paolo and Francesca, Dante's lovers.
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4
The Burghers of Calais
1884-1895. Six leading citizens offer themselves as hostages.
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The Gates of Hell
From 1880. Over 200 figures inspired by The Divine Comedy.
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6
The Age of Bronze
1877. So realistic he was accused of casting from life.
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Eternal Springtime
1884. An embracing couple, one of his most popular bronzes.
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8
The Three Shades
The same figure three times, atop The Gates of Hell.
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9
The Cathedral
1908. Two right hands forming an arch.
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10
The Walking Man
A body without head or arms, in full stride.
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11
Saint John the Baptist
1880. The prophet walking and preaching.
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12
Danaid
1889. A woman's back lying in the marble.
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13
The Hand of God
A hand shaping Adam and Eve.
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14
Ugolino and His Sons
The starving count from Dante's Inferno.
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15
Fugit Amor
Two lovers slipping away from each other.
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