Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Auguste Rodin
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
1. Auguste Rodin Marker
(1840-1917)
Escultor frances. Rodin tiende a superar el concepto tradicional academico del monumento uniendo a una excepcional habilidad técnica, una vigorosa inspiracion. Esculpio "La Edad de Bronce", una obra calificada de anticonformista, y otras esculturas como "El Beso", "El Hijo Prodigo". "El Pensador" y el famoso grupo "Los Hosteleros de Calais" que se encuentran en el Museo Rodin de Paris. Su obra constituye una de las últimas expresiones del Romanticismo. Nacio en paris y murio en Meudon.
Auguste Rodin
(1840-1917)
French sculptor. Rodin tends to overcome the traditional academic concept of the monument by combining an exceptional technical skill with vigorous inspiration. He sculpted "The Age of Bronze", a work described as anti-conformist, as well as many other sculptures such as "The Kiss", "The Prodigal Son", "The Thinker" and the famous group "The Burghers of Calais" which are located in the Rodin Museum in Paris. His work is one of the last expressions of Romanticism. He was born in Paris and died in Meudon.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 19° 22.512′ N, 99° 10.974′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac. It is at the intersection of Augusto Rodin and Calle de Empresa, on the left when traveling north on Augusto Rodin. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 03920, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Goya (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Poussin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Valentín Gómez Farías (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Agustín Jáuregui (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Textile Workshop (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); House of Valentín Goméz Farias (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Auguste Rodin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Parish Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Also see . . . Auguste Rodin. (Submitted on May 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
2. Auguste Rodin Marker
The marker is on the left hand corner of the building seen here at the corner of Augusto Rodin and Empresa.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 3, 2012
3. The Three Shades by Auguste Rodin, 1915
Interestingly, one of the largest collection of works by Rodin can be found at the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City. It includes this version of the Three Shades.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 3, 2012
4. The Kiss by Auguste Rodin at the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
