"Art is contemplation.
It is the pleasure of the mind which searches
into nature and which there divines the spirit of which nature herself is animated."
It is the pleasure of the mind which searches
into nature and which there divines the spirit of which nature herself is animated."
The quoted words are by French sculptor Francois-Auguste-Rene Rodin (1840 - 1917). The sculpture, also by Rodin, is called Rose Beuret.
Wasn't she his mistress? He made her memorable with this piece.
ReplyDeleteShe was only his mistress for 50 years.
ReplyDeleteAnd the mother of his son.
Oh, and his model for this wonderful sculpture.