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 Rodin's Thinker, brochure
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The building itself is like a tiny jewel box, with a formal garden, lily pool, and bird sanctuary. The portico contains the original casting of "The Gates of Hell".
Other figures include "The Burghers of Calais," "Adam," "Eve," and "Saint John the Baptist Preaching." There are also busts of Mahler. Balzac, Shaw, and Victor Hugo.
The Museum was given to the city by Jules Mastbaum, a theatrical magnate, nearly 100 years ago.
Recording for daily events - 215-684-7500 Leave a Comment Directions: Located on the Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Website: www.rodinmuseum.org
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No, you can't get a cheesesteak at Philly's Rodin Museum, but it it a touch of Paris in the City of Brotherly Love. The Rodin Museum is quite small, but it's rich in some of Rodin's best works. In fact, it has the largest collection of Rodin works outside Paris. Works in bronze, works in plaster, works big and works small, you'll see it all at the Rodin Museum.
My favorite sculpture was "The Burghers of Calais". It's a huge sculpture in the middle of the museum, that tells the story of six brave men who volunteered to go to their deaths during a British siege in Calais, France. The varied expressions on the mens' faces are so haunting, so realistic that you feel like you're right there with them. And as the story goes, the British authorities were so moved by their bravery that they spared the mens' lives. Quite a story, and just like behind many of the beautiful sculptures you'll find here.
The Rodin Museum is indeed small, only one story. You'll need no more than 1 1/2 hours to see it all. There's no admission charge but a "suggested donation" of $3. Pretty darn cheap for all this wonderful art.
Now, what's a museum dedicated to Rodin doing in Philadelphia? Well, a theater magnate named Jules Mastbaum had a huge collection of Rodin's works that he dedicated to his hometown upon his death in 1926. The Rodin Museum has been a Philly fixture ever since. It's near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, right in the "museum district", and well worth a visit. Leave a Comment Address: Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd StreetPhone: 212-568-6026 or 215-763-8100Website: www.rodinmuseum.org
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If you are not into art or going to a museum, at least go here. It's a little oasis! You will encounter a small reflecting pool upon entering the courtyard. One of the first pieces you will see is Rodin's The Gates of Hell, an imposing piece of sculpture. The entire colection is do-able in about half and hour. There is also a small gift shop, where I bought this cool little notebook shaped like the Thinker. Corny, I know. But I couldn't resist. Leave a Comment
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The Rodin Museum has the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside Paris. Leave a Comment
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Rodin Museum (with the self guided audio tour if you are new to Rodin)
I spent a good
amount of time
in the Rodin Museum;
however, it is
not a part of
Fairmont Park.
This collection
of large
Auguste Rodin
sculptures (his
most famous
being The
Thinker), were
collected and
cast for Jules E.
Mastbaum who
made his
money in the
early motion
picture
business. There
are 124
sculptures to
admire. If
you've got the
time, I'd
suggest taking a
look at each of
them and see
what you see in
the faces and
figures, then
take the self
guided audio
tour (well
worth it) and
learn what
Rodin was
trying to
portray.
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 The Thinker by NitnyLeoLeave a Comment Address: Franklin Parkway and 22nd StreetPhone: 215.763.8100Directions: On the Franklin Parkway at 22nd St. A short walk from the Museum of Art.Website: http://www.rodinmuseum.org/
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