Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840-1917) whose works, including the iconic ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker,’ earned him a place among the most influential artistic figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ALS in French, signed “Aug. Rodin,” one page, 4.75 x 6.75, 182 rue de l'Universite (the address of his studio) letterhead, January 8, 1905. Letter to Elie Faure, the foremost art historian of his time. In full (translated): "I thank you for having accepted to be part of the committee of The Thinker and to have sent your subscription. The committee has conducted this matter much beyond my hopes. Please accept therefore my dear Mr. Faure the expression of my most grateful thoughts." In fine condition.
In 1904, art critic Gabriel Mourey, through his magazine Les Arts de la vie, undertook a public campaign to purchase a monumental bronze of Rodin's sculpture 'The Thinker' and offer it to the people of Paris. Faure lent his support in an open letter, and was named an honorary president of the fundraising committee. The campaign was successful, and the bronze was installed outside the Paris Panthéon in 1906. It was moved to the Musée Rodin garden in 1922, where it still stands today. A beautiful letter boasting a massively desirable reference to his iconic work of art.
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