Iris, Messenger of the Gods
| Artist | Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917) |
|---|---|
| Title | Iris, Messenger of the Gods (Iris, messagère des dieux) |
| Date | 1890–91 (cast 1960) |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Base: 2 x 11 3/4 x 9 in. (5.1 x 29.8 x 22.9 cm) Overall: 17 x 17 x 9 in. (43.2 x 43.2 x 22.9 cm) Overall1: 19 in. (48.3 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marion and Rudolf Gottfried, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2011.40 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A nude, headless female figure balances on her left foot with her knee bent. She holds her right foot up with her right hand, bending the right knee with her legs spread apart.
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"Iris, Messenger of the Gods | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=2011.40