Auguste Rodin -- The Cry

This sculpture by Auguste Rodin was first modeled crica 1886 but was not cast to bronze until 1964. It is titled "Le Cri", or "The Cry" and depicts the upper body of a human crying out. I chose this piece of art because of the overwhelming about of emotion that is able to be portrayed by just the person's facial expression. Although this only pictures the top half of a body, it does not take away from the overall expression of pure pain that the sculpture embodies. I find it remarkable how something that stands only 10.25 inches tall can be artistically and skillfully designed to give such a powerful message.