Porte Gli Inferi -

In 1880, the French government commissioned Rodin to create a set of decorative doors for a planned Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. While the museum was never built, Rodin continued to obsessively work on the project for until his death in 1917.

The bronze doors stand over 6 meters (20 feet) tall and feature more than 200 tormented human figures writhing in suffering and despair. Key Figures: Porte Gli inferi

A group of three identical figures at the very top whose arms point downward toward the gates, signaling the hopelessness of those who enter. In 1880, the French government commissioned Rodin to