The Fall of the Angels by Auguste Rodin
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The Fall of the Angels

Auguste Rodin · c. 1890–1900

Bodies appear to emerge from rough stone while falling at the same time.

What to notice

Compare the polished limbs with the jagged base; surface treatment creates the sensation of flesh forming out of rock.

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Rodin reused intertwined figures related to The Gates of Hell and added a winged form to evoke fallen angels. The unfinished marble surface makes transformation part of the sculpture's meaning.

Source institution: Cleveland Museum of Art
Rights status: CC0 / Cleveland Museum of Art Open Access
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