Meditation

The Meditation statue portrays a young woman with her head resting on her right shoulder, expressing deep contemplation through its bronze form.

Created in 1885 by Auguste Rodin, this bronze sculpture was first presented as a plaster version in 1896 before being cast in metal.

The figure appears in multiple compositions by Rodin, including The Gates of Hell and the Monument to Victor Hugo, representing different emotional states.

Located in front of the Musee de l'Orangerie near the Seine River, the statue measures 1.58 meters in height and 0.78 meters in width.

The statue underwent various transformations in Rodin's work, including versions where the arms were removed and another where the right hand extends outward.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1885

Creator: Auguste Rodin

Height: 1.58 m

Width: 0.78 m

Made from material: bronze

Part of: Meditation

GPS coordinates: 48.86400,2.32270

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:58