Pierre de Wissant, a figure from sculptor Auguste Rodin's tragic group of city saviours, the 'Burghers of Calais.' Story here.This really is great art. Look how much Rodin does just with gesture and intensity -- he makes even an open hand tell a story of decision and resignation.
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Beautiful.
I remember seeing his "Balzac" and standing there for an hour, just staggered at the power of it.
Beautiful indeed. But I like Rodin's 'The Kiss' better :-)
A heart warming story of English mercy and good humour. That Edward III could listen to reason. Perhaps the sculpture would look better if it had a couple of English knights taking the lot into custody.
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