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Management number | 6793167 | Release Date | 2025/08/20 | List Price | $54.00 | Model Number | 6793167 | ||
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Hands inspired by “the Cathedral" by the renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917).
Here's more about this iconic artwork:
The sculpture features two right hands belonging to different figures, positioned so that their fingertips almost touch, creating a mysterious inner space between them. The shape formed by the hands resembles the vaulting or pointed arches found in Gothic cathedrals, which inspired the sculpture's name.
Symbolism: Rodin explored the expressive power of hands throughout his career, and in "The Cathedral," the nearly touching hands are often interpreted as symbolizing human connection, spiritual transcendence, and the sacred space within.
History: Originally conceived in 1908 and carved in stone, the sculpture was later cast in bronze. It was initially titled "The Ark of the Covenant" but was renamed "The Cathedral" after Rodin published a book about French Gothic cathedrals in 1914.
Material: While the original was in stone, the sculpture in the image is
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Condition | Like new |
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