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Jean dAire, 1884. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
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Jean dAire, 1884. Creator: Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Jean dAire, 1884. In 1884 Rodin received a commission to create a large public monument honoring six French men who volunteered to be taken prisoner by an English army in exchange for the English releasing the town of Calais from a brutal 11-month siege. This reduced cast depicts one of the volunteers from the monument. Rather than idealized heroes, Rodin portrays the prominent citizens known as burghers as ordinary men experiencing personal confrontations with death. Jean d Aire faces his fate with stoic resolve. The thick folds of his tunic weigh heavily on his body, as if symbolic of an internal struggle between his willingness to sacrifice his life and a desire to live. His intense glare into space seems to betray the dread and anxiety raging within his mind. Immensely popular as an independent sculpture, Rodin made numerous versions in various sizes
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1840 1917 Auguste Rodin Auguste Rodin French Post Impressionism Impressionist
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This powerful print captures the essence of Jean d'Aire, a prominent citizen who volunteered to be taken prisoner by the English army in exchange for the liberation of Calais. Created by renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin in 1884, this reduced cast is part of a larger monument honoring these brave men. Rodin's approach to depicting these volunteers was far from idealized heroism; instead, he sought to portray them as ordinary individuals facing their mortality head-on. In this particular sculpture, Jean d'Aire stands with stoic resolve, his tunic weighed down by thick folds that symbolize an internal struggle between his willingness to sacrifice and his desire to live. The intensity in Jean d'Aire's gaze reveals the turmoil raging within him - a mix of dread and anxiety about what lies ahead. This portrayal humanizes him and emphasizes the personal confrontations with death experienced by these courageous burghers. As an independent sculpture, this piece became immensely popular during its time. Rodin created numerous versions in various sizes, each capturing different nuances of emotion and expression. Displayed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this bronze artwork showcases Rodin's mastery in post-impressionist sculpture. Its presence serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary citizens who selflessly put their lives on the line for their town and country.
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