In Paris, the Rodin Museum places side by side until the 28th of February 2010, two geniuses in the world of art: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and Henri Matisse (1869-1954).
A generation separates these two great creators; the first dominates the art of sculpture, the latter introduced decisive revolutions in the painting.
For the first time, the sculpted work of Matisse and a number of his drawings, are confronted with a selection of Rodin’s works.
Rodin. “La voix intérieure” (“The inside voice”). Circa 1894
For the first time, the sculpted work of Matisse and a number of his drawings, are confronted with a selection of Rodin’s works. The exhibition recalls the role that Matisse gave to sculpture and drawing, while simultaneously insisting on this parallel mode of expression that was drawing to Rodin.
Matisse. “La Serpentine”. 1909
This unprecedented artistic dialogue between Matisse and Rodin contributes to debates addressing in particular the link between sculpture and drawing, or the place of the nude in developing a visual language.
Musée Rodin
79, rue de Varenne
75007 Paris
Tél. 00 33 (0) 1 44 18 61 10
Through February 28th