The Gates of Hell
La Porte de l'Enfer (English translation: The Gates of Hell) is a monumental sculptural group work by French artist Auguste Rodin. It stands at 21 feet high, 13 feet wide and 3 feet deep and contains 180 figures. The figures range from 6 inches high up to 4 feet.
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English - Auguste Rodin
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Several of the figures were also cast independently by Rodin.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Inspiration for the Gates of Hell |
| ► | Outstanding figures |
| ► | Locations |
| ► | External links |
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