1906 Age of Bronze by Rodin Art Postcard

This 1906 real photo bromide print postcard features “The Age of Bronze” by the illustrious French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Born in 1840, Rodin is often regarded as the father of modern sculpture. His works are celebrated for their expressive realism and intricate detail, capturing the human form with unparalleled skill.

“The Age of Bronze,” also known as “The Awakening Man” or “The Vanquished One,” was first exhibited in 1877. This life-size bronze statue depicts a nude male figure in a moment of profound awakening. Initially, the figure held a spear in its left hand, but Rodin removed it to free the arm and infuse the gesture with a new sense of liberality and movement. The sculpture’s naturalism was so striking that Rodin was initially accused of casting it directly from a live model, a testament to his extraordinary talent.