Pierre de Wiessant modeled 1885, cast ca. 1900–1907 Auguste Rodin French This is a reduced version of one of the figures of the monumental group The Burghers of Calais (see ). The tension of Pierre de Wiessant’s twisted stance announces his conflicted state as he approaches his own demise. The left side of his body stands erect, proceeding toward the enemy English camp while his right side pivots backward, his foot dragging behind him. Raising a large splayed hand, he shields his gaze from his Pierre de Wiessant. Auguste Rodin (French, Paris 1840–1917 Meudon). French. modeled 18
Pierre de Wiessant modeled 1885, cast ca. 1900–1907 Auguste Rodin French This is a reduced version of one of the figures of the monumental group The Burghers of Calais (see ). The tension of Pierre de Wiessant’s twisted stance announces his conflicted state as he approaches his own demise. The left side of his body stands erect, proceeding toward the enemy English camp while his right side pivots backward, his foot dragging behind him. Raising a large splayed hand, he shields his gaze from his Pierre de Wiessant. Auguste Rodin (French, Paris 1840–1917 Meudon). French. modeled 1885, cast ca. 1900–1907. Bronze, brown patina. Sculpture-Bronze
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