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Which French sculptor created 'The Thinker' in 1902?
Answer
Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin's 'The Thinker' was originally part of his larger work 'The Gates of Hell' and has become one of the most recognizable sculptures worldwide.
💡 Did you know?
Over 20 bronze casts of Rodin's 'The Thinker' exist in museums around the world.
Other options people guess
- Edgar Degas
- Henri Matisse
- Paul Cézanne
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