Camille Claudel's life and tumultuous love affair with Auguste Rodin shaped her sculptural works, most notably The Mature Age, created after their separation. This sculpture, which features symbolic representations of her grief and struggle, reflects Claudel's ambition to establish herself beyond Rodin's shadow. A recently rediscovered bronze of her work sold for €3.1 million, showcasing the growing admiration for her contributions to art. Claudel's story is further immortalized in various films, solidifying her status as a feminist icon as her legacy continues to gain recognition.
Auctioneer Matthieu Semont noted that Rodin had 'never stopped loving' Claudel and reportedly cried upon seeing her sculpture, The Implorer, at the foundry.
Claudel's sculpture, The Mature Age, after breaking away from Rodin, portrays an aged man being urged away by a young woman, symbolizing her own turmoil.
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