Auguste Rodin, Mouvements de Danse (Pose D, 1910–1911) – Museum Sculpture Replica, Parastone Collection

The Rodin Movements of Dance Statue reflects the sculptor’s late fascination with expressive, natural motion. These dynamic studies reveal Rodin’s evolving interest in rhythm and gesture. The series differs from his earlier monumental works, because Rodin focused on capturing movement rather than anatomical precision.

Rodin created the group Mouvements de Danse after observing students at the modern dance school founded by Isadora Duncan. He sketched their spontaneous movements for hours, fascinated by the freedom of emerging dance forms. These explorations shaped the fluid poses seen in the Rodin Movements of Dance Statue and define his later approach to sculpture.

• Reproduction of Rodin’s Mouvements de Danse, Pose D
• Material: Resin with bronze finish
• Base: Black metal base
• Dimensions: 9.5 in H × 3 in W × 3 in D
• Weight: 0.8 lbs
• Includes multilingual description card
• Part of the Parastone Museum Collection (PN RO23)

About the Artwork: Rodin Movements of Dance

This Rodin dance sculpture is likely based on Alda Moreno from the Opéra-Comique. Rodin admired her expressive movement and used her poses to explore balance, tension, and energy. In Pose D, she lifts her leg while rising to tiptoe, revealing the grace that defines this modern dance sculpture.

The Rodin Mouvements de Danse Statue shows a dancer who appears to move even in stillness. Rodin captured fleeting gestures through rapid sculptural modeling. His interest in natural movement created figures that feel spontaneous and emotionally alive.

Here's a video about the Rodin Dance show at the Courtwald Museum

Rodin’s Artistic Approach

Auguste Rodin rejected academic restraint early in his career. His work focused on real bodies, lived expression, and emotional truth. He believed creativity required a living model, because nature guided every decision. This philosophy shaped his modern dance sculptures and influenced artists who followed.

The Rodin dancer figurine seen here reflects his commitment to natural gesture. Rodin’s late style favored rapid impressions that emphasized energy. These impressions give the Rodin bronze replica a sense of breath and motion.

Rodin and His Creative Circle

Rodin’s personal relationships influenced his artistic growth. His long collaboration with Camille Claudel shaped his evolving style. Claudel’s intensity and talent helped inspire Rodin’s most expressive works. His partner Rose Beuret also supported him throughout his life, grounding him during periods of turbulence.

Late in life, Rodin achieved renown. He donated his works to France, establishing what became the Musée Rodin. His influence continues in modern sculpture and in contemporary studies of movement and expression.

Collecting the Sculpture

This Rodin sculpture reproduction from the Parastone Museum Collection captures the dynamic power of Rodin’s Pose D. The bronze finish highlights the contours and fluid motion of the dancer’s form. Its compact scale suits a desk, studio, or curated art display.

The Rodin Movements of Dance Statue offers insight into the sculptor’s late experiments with rhythm and gesture. It reflects Rodin’s search for natural movement and his fascination with modern expression. This elegant figurine remains a thoughtful tribute to his evolving vision.