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Dante's Poem Behind Rodin's 'The Thinker'

Original: The Surprising Origin Story of Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ If it weren't for a 14th-century poem, we would never have had one

Auguste Rodin's sculpture 'The Thinker', one of the most recognisable artworks in the world, owes its existence to Dante Alighieri's 14th-century epic poem the Divine Comedy. Rodin originally conceived the figure as Dante contemplating his creation for a monumental set of gates depicting Hell, before the work took on a life of its own. The story is drawing fresh attention among art and literature readers.

Why now: A new article retelling the sculpture's literary origin is circulating among art and book enthusiasts.

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• The Surprising Origin Story of Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ If it weren't for a 14th-century poem, we would never have had one of the world's most iconic sculptures. https:// news.artnet.com/art-world/art- bites-rodin-the-thinker-dante-2802379 Books about Rodin at PG: https://www.… · gutenberg_org · 7

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