Camille Claudel was born in France in 1864. At a tender age, she started to study sculpture at Academie Colarossi, until a middle-aged Rodin saw her work and admitted her as one of his pupils. This way, she became his muse and lover.After an unwanted abortion and Rodin's refusal to leave his long time partner Rose Beuret, their relationship came to an end. The deep Sorrow caused by the unrequited love, induced her to a mental illness dying in 1943 after having spent 30 years in psychiatric hospitals.
Many of her works were wrongly attributed to Rodin.
Clotho
L'Âge mûr
La Vague
Sakountala
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What a tragic life she had. At least she has gotten some recognition now, so long after her life.
ReplyDeleteHer work was so sensitive and sensual ! And it was also very strong...
ReplyDeleteI never knew that the last one was by her
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fascinating! I love history, thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeletethat clotho sculpture is twisted and gruesome!! it gives me shivers. lol.
ReplyDeleteWe can see her works now at Madrid. I love them.
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wow very interesting post
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men taking credit for female work, as usual
this is such a beautiful pot :)
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ReplyDeleteOh yes, such a dramatic and fascinating life.
ReplyDeleteShe was a beauty and an extremly talented woman, and Rodin was just a miserable bastard..
I wish i live in Madrid right now.
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She had a hard life! I love her work!
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