Mouler, tirer, modifier, mouler à nouveau. Rodin et le moulage

In the context of an artist’s studio, the term ‘moulding’ (moulage) should be limited to the operation which involves making a mould. The object produced from this mould is a ‘proof’ or ‘test’ (épreuve), a stage, or the result in a process of creating a work of art. Using the moulding and proof casting techniques traditionally employed by sculptors, Rodin with the help of his moulders, developed a range of new practices, showing great freedom of inspiration: multiplying copies and variations, using different materials, assembling different test casts...