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It was featured in a scene of Woody Allen's movie ''Hannah and Her Sisters''. Allen's character wanders past it on a walk through campus, pondering [[Nietzsche]]. | It was featured in a scene of Woody Allen's movie ''Hannah and Her Sisters''. Allen's character wanders past it on a walk through campus, pondering [[Nietzsche]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 10 September 2011
- See also Wikipedia's article about "The Thinker".
Columbia's copy of The Thinker (Le Penseur) is an authentic cast by French sculptor Auguste Rodin himself, one of only a few in the world. It stands outside Philosophy Hall. Some Art Hum classes study the work along with other sculptures by Rodin.
It was featured in a scene of Woody Allen's movie Hannah and Her Sisters. Allen's character wanders past it on a walk through campus, pondering Nietzsche.
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"The Thinker," with St. Paul's Chapel in the background. Photo by C. Szabla.
