The Young Olympian (Special Edition)

The Young Olympian (Special Edition) is a fine art portrait created by Australian artist Troy Schooneman inspired by the life-size bronze sculptures of French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). Rodin’s male nude figures were so lifelike that he was once accused of being a sorcerer who created his works by encasing living subjects within his sculptures, trapping their souls for all eternity. Garnering acclaim for more than a century, Rodin is widely regarded as the pioneer of modern sculpture. With samples of his work found around the world, his legacy continues to be studied and deeply admired by fellow artists, experts, scholars and art connoisseurs, as well as those with an untrained eye...View all