Balzac in a Monk's Habit (Balzac en robe de moine)

Rodin experimented with two costume possibilities for the Balzac monument: the suit worn by the writer in daily public life and the Dominican robe he wore when he worked at home at night. That robe is seen in the final monument. The writer stands here before a stack of books and manuscripts, the materials of his art.

• Artist: Auguste Rodin
• Medium: Bronze
• Geographical Location: France
• Dates: ca. 1893; cast 1971
• Dimensions: 41 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (106.4 x 50.2 x 39.4 cm)
• Markings: Back, bottom edge of base: ".Georges Rudier./.Fondeur. Paris." Base, bottom edge, proper left: "© by Musée Rodin 1971"
• Signature: Hem of robe, proper left: "A. Rodin No 1"
• Collection: European Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-1, Grand Lobby 1G55
• Accession Number: 84.75.22
• Edition: 1/12
• Image: 84.75.22_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,