1886, cast in 1946, bronze, H39.2xW22.8x28.3cm, incised with signature on the side, incised with signature inside, inscribed "Alexis Rudier Fondeur PARIS" on the back.

This work will be included in the forthcoming Auguste Rodin catalogue critique de l'oeuvre sculpté, currently being prepared by the Comite Auguste Rodin at Galerie Brame & Lorenceau under the direction of Jérôme Le Blay.

Literature :
Antoinette Le Normand Romain, The bronzes of Rodin: Catalogue of works in the Musée Rodin, 1, Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris, 2007, P.323, No.S.976 (another cast illustrated).

Exhibition :
Sculptures de Rodin, Le Palais de La Méditerranée, Nice, December, 1961 - February, 1962.

Provenance :
Musée Rodin, Paris.
Charles E. Slatkin Galleries, New York, 1964, acquired from the above.
Mitsukoshi, Tokyo.
Private collection, Japan, acquired from the above.

The condition report is available upon request.