The Burghers of Calais
Artist: Auguste Rodin (1840 - 1917)
Location: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Date: 1884-1895, cast 1907-1908
Materials: bronze
Dimensions: 210 x 232 x 178cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £2,400 (Total: £2,400)
Vendor: Mr Rothschild Sackville Gallery
Review number: 136 (1913)
Description:
To commemorate the surrender of 6 burghers to King Edward III in order to avoid the massacre of the population. Commissioned by the people of Calais in 1887. Made between 1888 and 1892. Rodin attended the 10th anniversary meeting of The Art Fund in 1914 at which this acquisition was announced. Displayed in Victoria Tower Gardens next to the Houses of Parliament, a location which was decided in close consultation with the sculptor.
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