"The Thinker" (French: Le Penseur) is a bronze and marble sculpture by Auguste Rodin held in the Musée Rodin in Paris. It depicts a man in sober meditation battling with a powerful internal struggle. It is often used to represent philosophy. Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917), A French sculptor. Although Rodin is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture, he did not set out to rebel against the past. He was schooled traditionally, took a craftsman-like approach to his work, and desired academic recognition, although he was never accepted into Paris's foremost school of art.

"The Thinker Mouse" Polymer clay and Acrylic paint 2" x 5" Based on the sculpture "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin c. 1902 Musée Rodin, Paris This original sculpture is available for sale. To purchase contact: alanfbeck@earthlink.net

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