What did Rodin sculpt his art out of?

Question

Auguste Rodin the one who made the thinker

Answer 1

he made sketches in clay and later caste them in plaster and created a bronze version, or he carved in marble

Answer 2

During his lifetime, Rodin produced versions of his works in clay, plaster, marble and bronze, and frequently had his assistants enlarge, reduce or reproduce his pieces depending on the requirements of patrons or of a particular design. He would start off with drawings or sketches. His plaster sculptures were often the last pieces (or stage)  which were actually touched by the hand of Rodin.

He mantained a large workshop, viewing sculpture as a collaborative proces, employing highly trained plaster casters, carvers and founders, as well as studio assistants, to turn his original models into a finished work. Many young sculptors later to become famous worked for him

If you want a really detailed answer to your question then go to http://www.musee-rodin.fr/meudo-e.htm

To read about the different methods he used to cast in bronze - lost wax, and, more often, sand, go to section headed Bronze Casting at http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/sculptu...