Bust Of Suzon A.rodin

Bust of Suzon. Belgian period, late 19th-20th century. There is no foundry stamp. It is possible that the pieces from the beginning of the Brussels foundry were not marked? Auguste Rodin stayed in Brussels between 1871 and 1877. From 1871, Rodin participated in the creation of sculptures commissioned by the city of Brussels in collaboration with his master Carrier-Belleuse. He created many sculptures intended to decorate bourgeois interiors, in 18th century and bucolic style. In 1875, Rodin signed a contract with the Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles for the edition of the bust of Suzon in different materials and in several dimensions. Suzon was inspired by the graceful portraits of young girls from the 18th century. Her features are fine and her face perfectly reflects the bucolic theme. This work combines grace and strength, but it is not yet the expression of the vitality and creative fertility that Rodin would later develop. Bust without base 28cm