Auguste Rodin is still justifiably recognized today as not only one of the greatest sculptors of all time, but also the father of modern sculpture. His monument to the "Burghers of Calais" is one of the best-known public sculptures in the world. So much so that Edward Horswell decided to curate an exhibition dedicated to the burghers in 2015. Having spent more than 10 years building one complete set, the Sladmore was fortunate to secure a second, which, coupled with the gallery's current stock holding of burghers and related works, created a most informative exhibition: several examples of the same sculpture could be viewed together, affording rich comparisons. In this beautifully illustrated publication, Horswell explains how the monument came to fruition and looks at the casting history of the 50 separate works Rodin made on this subject and focusing on the five reductions made between 1895 and 1903. It also includes an essay by Patrick Elliott, Senior Curator at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, which looks at the monument and its influence on sculpture and sculptors from its first unveiling in 1895 to today.

This book examines Rembrandt Bugatti's fraught personal life, his position in art history, and the wide-ranging artistic influences apparent in his works. It discusses the sculptor's innate empathy for the life of his subjects, revealing a fascinating figure, independent from yet not unrelated to the artists of his time. This updated lavishly illustrated publication will be a revelation to those discovering the artist for the first time. For those already aware of his brilliant vision and unsurpassed sculptural skills, it offers a spectacular photographic archive of his works, and much fresh thinking and research about his career.