Brother and Sister (sculpture)
Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
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Brother and Sister is an 1890 bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin.[1][2][3]
| Brother and Sister | |
|---|---|
| Le frère et la soeur | |
The sculpture at the Portland Art Museum, 2014 | |
| Artist | Auguste Rodin |
| Year | 1890 |
| Type | Sculpture |
Background
Rodin’s older sister, Maria, died in 1862, causing Rodin to enter a religious order and to stop his work for months.[4]
Interpretation
The sculpture may reflect memories of the lost love between brother and sister.[4]
