Camille Claudel

Camille Claudel (December 8, 1864 – October 19, 1943) was a French sculptor and graphic artist. She was the older sister of the French poet and diplomat, Paul Claudel.

Legacy

Though she destroyed much of her art work, about 90 statues, sketches and drawings survived.

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In 1951, her brother organized an exhibition at the Musée Rodin, which continues to display her sculptures. A large exhibition of her works was organized in 1984. In 2005 a large art display featuring the works of Rodin and claudel was exhibited in Quebec City, Canada.

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1951 - Musée Rodin - 1984

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With the publication of several biographies in the 1980s she gained recognition for her art.

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The motion picture Camille Claudel was made about her life in 1988. Co-produced by Isabelle Adjani, starring herself as Claudel and Gérard Depardieu as Rodin. In 1989 the film was nominated for two Academy Awards.

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Motion picture - Camille Claudel - 1988 - Isabelle Adjani - Gérard Depardieu - 1989 - Academy Awards

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