Suzon (sculpture)

Suzon is an early bust of a woman by Auguste Rodin, created between 1872 and 1873[1] when he wholly worked on commissions.[2] It was inspired by late 18th century Romantic works whilst Rodin was in exile in Brussels due to the Franco-Prussian War.[3] He created it in homage to Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, another sculptor also in exile there who was highly influential on Rodin's early works.[4]

Suzon
Suzon in white marble
ArtistAuguste Rodin
Year1872-1873
MediumPlaster
Marble
Sèvres porcelain
Bronze
LocationMuseo Soumaya, Mexico City
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Brooklyn Museum, New York

Versions

He first produced the work in plaster, then in Sevres porcelain and finally in white marble. Later he found himself in financial difficulties and sold the work to the Compagnie des Bronzes in Brussels along with his Dosia. He made them the only company authorised to reproduce the two works, hence the variety of different editions and sizes of the work in public galleries and private collections.[2] After further experimentation Rodin later turned against symmetry in sculpture, stating it had been one of "the sins of my youth".[5]

See also

References
  1. "Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) Suzon". Christie's.
  2. (in Spanish) Museo Soumaya, Fundación Carlos Slim. México: Fundación Carlos Slim. 2015. p. 74. ISBN 9786077805137.
  3. (in Spanish) La era de Rodin. México: Museo Soumaya, Museo de Arte Ponce. 2007. pp. 144-145. ISBN 9789687794365.
  4. "Auguste Rodin-Suzon". Sotheby's.
  5. (in Spanish) «El escultor que humanizó el bronce». La Nación. 11 de julio de 2008.
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