Logan Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Three Shades
Modeled in clay 1881-86, enlarged 1901-4; cast in bronze 1983
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
1. The Three Shades Marker
Inscription.
The Three Shades. Modeled in clay 1881-86, enlarged 1901-4; cast in bronze 1983. These identical male figures, known as shades, or ghosts from the underworld, are closely related to Rodin's figure of Adam (also on view in this garden). However, rather than awakening to life as Adam does, the shades embody death, sleep, and a loss of consciousness. Rodin placed The Three Shades atop The Gates of Hell on display in the portico of the Museum building) to draw attention to the scenes of damnation unfolding below, and years later enlarged and exhibited them as an independent figure group.
These identical male figures—known as shades, or ghosts from the underworld—are closely related to Rodin's figure of Adam (also on view in this garden). However, rather than awakening to life as Adam does, the shades embody death, sleep, and a loss of consciousness. Rodin placed The Three Shades atop The Gates of Hell on display in the portico of the Museum building) to draw attention to the scenes of damnation unfolding below, and years later enlarged and exhibited them as an independent figure group.
Erected by Rodin Museum. (Marker Number 826.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 39° 57.724′ N, 75° 10.447′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Logan Square. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Parkway and North 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gates of Hell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burghers of Calais (within shouting distance of this marker); Architectural Fragment (within shouting distance
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022
2. The Three Shades
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
