The Old Courtesan (La Belle qui fut heaulmière) 1880 - 1910

"The Old Courtesan (La Belle qui fut heaulmière)" is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, created between 1880 and 1910. The sculpture, located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts an elderly woman seated on a rock, her body hunched and her face obscured, reflecting the passage of time and the fragility of human existence. Rodin's signature emphasis on the human form and the emotive power of the sculpted body is evident in this poignant piece. The work is a powerful testament to Rodin's ability to capture the essence of human vulnerability and the complexities of aging.