The Resume

(December 8, 1864-October 19, 1943)
Born in Fere-en-Tardenois, France
Graphic artist and sculptor
Model/lover/protege of Auguste Rodin
Noted works include 'Bronze Waltz' (1893), 'Wave' (1897) and 'The Age of Maturity' (1900)

Why she might be annoying:

She became Rodin's lover when she was 18 and he was 42.
She secluded herself in her workshop and destroyed many of her sculptures.
She was committed to an asylum (1913) after showing increasing signs of paranoia.
She was erroneously reported dead (1920).

Why she might not be annoying:

Her sculptures were criticized in the press as overly sensual.
The asylum staff repeatedly recommended her release, but her family refused.
She was portrayed by Isabelle Adjani in the film 'Camille Claudel' (1988).
The film triggered a resurgence of interest in her work.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 08]
• Damaged Women
• Google Modified Its Logo For My Birthday (Google Doodles)
• I am a Citizen of France
• I Died in 1943 (Ranked: 78)
• I was Falsely Reported Dead
• I'm Depressed [Reportedly Manic/Bi-polar]
• Profiles 21751-22000 (Ranked: 21826)
• Recluses
• Sculptors
• Women Who had Abortions

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 26.09% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 43.59% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 73 Votes: 45.21% Annoying