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"I give to the State all my plaster, marble, bronze, stone and drawings as well as the collection of antiques that I was happy to collect for the learning and education of artists and workers.
And I ask the State to keep all these collections in the Biron Hotel, which will be the Rodin...
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French language
"I give to the State all my plaster, marble, bronze, stone and drawings as well as the collection of antiques that I was happy to collect for the learning and education of artists and workers.
And I ask the State to keep all these collections in the Biron Hotel, which will be the Rodin Museum, reserving for me to reside there all my life."
Auguste Rodin, 1909
The Rodin Museum was created in 1916 at the sculptor's initiative thanks to the donation he had made to the State during his lifetime, which concerned his works, his personal collection, his archives and his copyright.
Located in the Hotel Biron and in the Meudon estate, the Rodin Museum and the artist's latest masterpiece.
This book tells the story of this unique institution and this extraordinary collection. It provides a better understanding of what makes this museum so special, dedicated to a genius whose work continues to fascinate.
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