Camille Claudel Quotes


It is in fact agreed that I am the plague, the cholera of the benevolent and generous men who are interested in art and that, when I show myself with my plasters, even the Emperor of the Sahara would flee.


Citations

Ayral-Clause, Odile. Camille Claudel: A Life. Harry N. Abrams, 2002.

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Camille Claudel
Camille Claudel
  • Born: December 8, 1864
  • Died: October 19, 1943
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Sculptor

Camille Rosalie Claudel 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. The subject of several biographies and films, Claudel is well known for her sculptures including The Waltz, and The Mature Age.