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Final Study for the Monument to Balzac, Auguste Rodin, modeled 1897, cast 1972
Auguste Rodin, portraitAuguste RodinFrench, 1840–1917

Final Study for the Monument to Balzac

modeled 1897, cast 1972 · Sculpture-Bronze

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Where is “Final Study for the Monument to Balzac” now? The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gallery 800, New York. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, United States

Room800

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1984.364.15

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