The Age of Bronze c. 1876 - 1877

Auguste Rodin's "The Age of Bronze" (c. 1876-77) is a life-size bronze sculpture depicting a nude male figure. The work was controversial upon its unveiling, with critics accusing Rodin of creating a mold from a live model. Rodin denied this, but the scandal solidified his reputation as a bold and innovative sculptor who challenged traditional academic norms. This sculpture, which is a powerful representation of the human form, is now considered a masterpiece of the realist movement.