This is Rodin’s man sitting thinking human statue & sculpture1. It is made by Rodin for the north gate of the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. Inspired by this, Rodin decided to create a Outdoor Large Decoration of hell on earth with the theme of Dante’s Divine Comedy hell.
The man sitting thinking character carving created a strong man. It shows that a man bends down and sits on a stone, holding his chin with his right hand and his left hand on his knee. His eyes are deep and he is silently staring at the ground. He is falling into a deep thinking. His body is still and seems to be in a state of absolute stillness. However, through the twisted posture, frozen action and crisp muscle lines, we can fully feel that his heart is in a state of surging emotion. Because of thinking, he shows infinite energy and creates a visual Bronze Sculptures (lost wax) full of tension for the viewer in the binary contrast of stillness and movement.
What is he thinking? According to the meaning of author Rodin, he is thinking about the fate and future of the whole human race. Although he is a strong worker, he is not a man with developed limbs and simple mind. He has lofty ideals and feelings. Like an outstanding philosopher, he pays attention to and answers the ultimate problems of mankind with his own thoughts and actions.
This man sitting thinking statue has become a well-known art sculpture re-carved by many people as a decoration for life and as a personal collection to appreciate its artistic characteristics. Our thinker’s sculpture is customized with traditional wax loss method, highly restores the details of the thinker. It vividly displays the artist’s style and effect in our life. This man sitting thinking statue is a perfect art sculpture in various outdoor environments. It will become a perfect supplement to the outdoor environment.