The Thinker

The original bronze and marble sculpture The Thinker is in the Musée Rodin in Paris and dates from the late nineteenth century. Casts of the original are displayed in museums around the world and on several American campuses, including Columbia University and Stanford University. Originally named The Poet to depict Dante contemplating the fate of the characters in The Divine Comedy, The Thinker became an international symbol of intellectual activity, and its powerful physical presence conveys the importance of deep meditation.

Adrian, Michigan · United States