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Camille Rosalie Claudel ( French pronunciation: [kamij klodɛl] ⓘ; 8 December 1864 – 19 October 1943) was a French sculptor known for her figurative works in bronze and marble. She died in relative obscurity, but later gained recognition for the originality and quality of her work.
Learn about the life and works of Camille Claudel, a pioneer of Impressionism sculpture and a co-worker and lover of Auguste Rodin. Discover her biography, artworks, and museums dedicated to her legacy.
- French
- December 8, 1864
- France
- October 19, 1943
Talented from youth, inspired by nature, and captivated by love, Camille Claudel unlocked the emotive power of sculpture after centuries of its subtleties having been obliterated by excessive polishing and focus on technique.
- November 8, 1864
- October 19, 1943
Camille Claudel [1] ([kamij klodɛl] Écouter), née à Fère-en-Tardenois [2], [3] dans l'Aisne, le 8 décembre 1864 et morte à Montdevergues (Montfavet - Vaucluse) le 19 octobre 1943, est une sculptrice française.
Camille Claudel (born December 8, 1864, Villeneuve-sur-Fère, France—died October 19, 1943, Montdevergues asylum, Montfavet, near Avignon) was a French sculptor of whose work little remains and who for many years was best known as the mistress and muse of Auguste Rodin.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 2, 2024 · Celebrated for her brilliance during a time when women sculptors were rare, Camille Claudel (1864–1943) was among the most daring and visionary artists of the late 19th century.
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In July 1913, Camille Claudel, who was leading the life of a recluse in her studio on the Quai de Bourbon, was committed to the Ville-Evrard mental asylum, at her family’s request. She was transferred the following year to a psychiatric hospital in Montdevergues (Vaucluse), where she remained until her death in 1943.
