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A Closer Look: Rodin at the Legion of Honor

When
Sat, Aug 8 · 1:00 PM
Venue
De Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118 · Map ↗
Neighborhood
GGP
Price
Talk
Type
workshop art
Sources
De Young · last seen 2026-07-13 03:53
Take a closer look at the Legion of Honor’s Auguste Rodin sculptures, one of the most important collections of the artist’s work outside of the Musée Rodin, Paris. Through an overview of the more than 100 works largely (and lovingly) assembled by the museum’s cofounder, Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, learn about new discoveries and hear stories shared with the public for the first time. From the iconic Thinker to lesser-known jewels, this talk unspools the love affair between this giant of modern art and our city. This lecture will be recorded and available to watch on this page after the event.About the curator Jeffrey Fraiman, PhD, is associate curator of European decorative arts and sculpture. Since joining the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco in 2023, he has worked to research and catalogue the collection of medieval to modern European sculpture. He was the curator for FAMSF’s presentation of Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries (2024–2025). Before coming to FAMSF, he held various roles at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (2015–2022) and was co-editor of the Met’s catalogue of Italian Renaissance bronzes.About the “A Closer Look” series This program is part of our “A Closer Look” series, a curatorial lecture series exploring the development of our collections and their art historical significance. The series features in-depth presentations that highlight collection gems while demystifying creative practices that span thousands of years. Contact info Public Programs publicprograms@famsf.org 415.750.3555

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