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God Protecting His Creatures

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917)
French (Paris)
1909
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France

Medium/Technique Metal; bronze
Dimensions 19.05 x 26.03 x 10.79 cm (7 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Fiske Warren and Edward Perry Warren, by exchange
Accession Number53.946
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionBronze, three figures from irregular base, signed: A Rodin. On marble plinth. Alexis Rudier, fondeur, Paris, on back of base. Study for the Victor Hugo Monument.
InscriptionsSigned A Rodin; Alexis Rudier, foundeur, Paris, on back of base
ProvenanceBy 1953, Curt Valentin Gallery, New York; 1953, acquired from Valentin by the MFA by exchange. (Accession date: May 14, 1953)