The Walking Man (L'Homme qui marche) c. 1878 - 1903

"The Walking Man" (L'Homme qui marche) is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, created between 1878 and 1903. The headless figure stands on a rough, textured base and captures the essence of movement with its forward-leaning stance. Rodin's signature style is evident in the unfinished, fragmented form, emphasizing the energy and dynamism of the human body. Despite its incomplete appearance, the sculpture conveys a profound sense of human presence and the fleeting nature of existence. This work, characteristic of Rodin's mature period, is considered a masterpiece of modern sculpture.