Meditation, Bronze sculpture in Tuileries Garden, France
Meditation is a bronze sculpture located in the Tuileries Garden that depicts a young woman with her head tilted in contemplation. The figure, standing about 5 feet (1.58 meters) tall, conveys introspection through its simple yet expressive pose.
Auguste Rodin created this work in 1885, originally as a plaster model that was later cast in bronze. The sculpture has remained part of the garden since its installation.
The figure represents an inner stillness that Rodin explored across multiple works in his career. It shows an emotional depth that visitors can sense directly, speaking to the human experience without needing words.
The sculpture sits in the open garden area where it can be easily viewed from the main pathways. Visitors can approach it at any time and see it from multiple angles throughout the day.
Rodin worked on different versions of this figure, experimenting with details like arm and hand positions across his sculptures. Some versions appear without arms entirely, while others show the right hand extended outward in a different gesture.
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