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° 22.353′ N, 99° 11.075′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Insurgentes Mixcoac. It is at the intersection of Augusto Rodin and Campana, on the right when traveling south 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: Independence of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Joaquín Herrera (within shouting distance of this marker); Agustín Jáuregui (within shouting distance of this marker); Textile Workshop (within shouting distance of this marker); Goya (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José Fernández de Lizardi (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (about 180 meters away); General Álvaro Obregón (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Also see . . . Auguste Rodin. (Submitted on May 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 30, 2021
2. Auguste Rodin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
