It is the birthday of Rodin
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It was sculpted by François Auguste René Rodin who was a French sculptor.
He was born on November 12, 1840 in Paris, France. He passed on November 17, 1917 at 77 years of age in Meudon, France.
His work began during the impressionistic period and continued through the modern art period.
He is considered by many to be the founder of modern sculpture.
He was trained traditionally and took a craftsman-like approach sculpture. He had an ability to model complexity, turbulence, and exquisite details in clay.
He was married and had two children.
Today is his birthday. We are at the 185th year of his birth.
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National Free Thought Day 2022
World Humanist Day 2018