Rodin Museum's Sketchpads Invite Visitors to Draw Alongside Sculptures
The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia invites visitors to engage their artistic side by bringing along sketch materials. Established on November 29, 1929, by Jules Mastbaum, the museum showcases notable works, including "The Call to Arms" and "Saint John the Baptist Preaching." A reminder of the importance of drawing, a sign features a quote from Auguste Rodin himself. Alongside art, guests can explore recent publications like "Philadelphia Museum of Art: Highlights" and "Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective." During a recent visit, artist Liam Otero captured "The Call to Arms," also exploring the Calder Gardens and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Key facts
- Rodin Museum in Philadelphia provides sketchpads and pencils for visitors to draw from sculptures.
- Museum founded by Jules Mastbaum on November 29, 1929.
- Building designed by Paul Cret and Jacques Gréber.
- Sketchpads include a placard with Rodin quote: 'I have drawn all my life. I began with drawing: I have never stopped drawing.'
- Museum operates under the aegis of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Sculptures include 'The Call to Arms' (1879/1925) and 'Saint John the Baptist Preaching' (1878-1880/1925).
- Supplementary books available: 'Philadelphia Museum of Art: Highlights' (2023), 'The EY Exhibition: The Making of Rodin' (Tate Modern, 2021), 'El Anatsui: The Reinvention of Sculpture' (Damiani, 2022), 'Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective' (Yale University Press, 2024).
- Author Liam Otero visited on a day trip to Philadelphia, also visiting Calder Gardens, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, and Elsewhere Fair.
Entities
Artists
- Auguste Rodin
- Liam Otero
- Okwui Enwezor
- Chika Okeke-Agulu
- Nichols Pascale
- Honoré de Balzac
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Balthus
Institutions
- Rodin Museum
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Calder Gardens
- Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
- Elsewhere Fair
- Tate Modern
- The Clark Art Institute
- The Frick Collection
- National Gallery
- MoMA
- Princeton University Art Museum
- Damiani
- Yale University Press
Locations
- Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania
- United States
- London
- England