GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The sinuous body of the Danaid curves over the rock onto which she has thrown herself in despair. Water flows from the jar resting beside her. The Danaid is one of fifty daughters of King Danaus of Argos condemned for eternity to fill leaky vessels with water in punishment for killing their husbands. Creating a uniquely dynamic pose, Auguste Rodin captured a form not usually seen; the woman's back commands more prominence than her face.
Excerpt from
Heather MacDonald, DMA label copy, 2008.
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Place of origin: Paris (France): TGN: 7008038
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WEB RESOURCES
- The Rodin Museum, Philadelphia~Learn more about the life and work of Auguste Rodin from the American Rodin Museum.
- Musée Rodin, Paris~Learn more about the life and work of Auguste Rodin from the French Musée Rodin.
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General Description
The sinuous body of the Danaid curves over the rock onto which she has thrown herself in despair. Water flows from the jar resting beside her. The Danaid is one of fifty daughters of King Danaus of Argos condemned for eternity to fill leaky vessels with water in punishment for killing their husbands. Creating a uniquely dynamic pose, Auguste Rodin captured a form not usually seen; the woman's back commands more prominence than her face.
Excerpt from
Heather MacDonald, DMA label copy, 2008.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- The Rodin Museum, Philadelphia~Learn more about the life and work of Auguste Rodin from the American Rodin Museum.
- Musée Rodin, Paris~Learn more about the life and work of Auguste Rodin from the French Musée Rodin.
Notes
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Place of origin: Paris (France): TGN: 7008038
Process/materials
Bronze
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
AUDIO ASSETS
VIDEO ASSETS
rules
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Objects
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