In 1880, the French government commissioned Rodin to create a set of decorative doors for a planned Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. While the museum was never built, Rodin continued to obsessively work on the project for until his death in 1917.
Depicted in their eternal struggle, these figures eventually became the basis for The Kiss . Porte Gli inferi
The bronze doors stand over 6 meters (20 feet) tall and feature more than 200 tormented human figures writhing in suffering and despair. Key Figures: In 1880, the French government commissioned Rodin to