MARTINIE (A.-Henri). Rodin. - Lot 226

MARTINIE (A.-Henri). Rodin. Photographs of the sculptures by André Steiner. Paris, Braun & Cie, undated (circa 1930–1940). Quarto, paperback, illustrated cover. A beautiful album devoted to the sculptural work of Auguste Rodin, bringing together a significant collection of photographs taken by André Steiner. The reproductions highlight the master’s great masterpieces—The Thinker, The Kiss, The Age of Bronze, The Burghers of Calais, The Gates of Hell, and numerous figure studies—through carefully composed shots that emphasize the sculptural power of the forms and the play of light on the material. Published by Braun Editions, renowned for the quality of its art reproductions, this volume serves as a valuable record of how Rodin was received in the first half of the 20th century and remains a beautiful iconographic introduction to his work. Condition Paperback copy with an illustrated dust jacket. A few scattered foxing spots on the dust jacket and the first few pages, with no significant damage to the reproductions. Overall in good condition.