Description
Auguste RODIN (1840-1917)
Mirbeau, Octave; Rodin, Auguste; Vollard, Ambroise (ed.) – 1902
Artist: Auguste Rodin (French, Paris 18401917 Meudon)
Lithographer: Auguste Clot (French, 18581936)
Date: 1902
Rare Lithograph on Arches paper: “un nu” for Le Jardin des Supplices by Octave Mirbeau.
Dimensions: 36 x 23,5cm.
References and bibliography: Paris: Philippe Renouard, 1902
C. Roca, dition limite. Vollard, Petiet et l’estampe de matres, p. 59; Carteret, Illustrs IV, p. 282, Thorson Book Illustrations III.113-133;
Rare lithograph by Rodin, on Arches paper, signed in the plate.
Mirbeau’s “Les Jardin des Supplices” (The Torture Garden in English) was published amidst the Dreyfuss affair and is known for its violence and scathing political critique. It is said that this book may inspired Kafka’s “In the Penal Colony.”
| Period | 1890 to 1919 |
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| Year | 1902 |
| Production Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Figurative |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
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| Product Code | NRC-1387975 |
| Materials | Lithograph |
| Color | Coral |
| Width |
24 cm 9.4 inch |
| Depth |
1 cm 0.4 inch |
| Height |
36 cm 14.2 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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