Camille Claudel (French: [kamij klɔdɛl]; 8 December 1864 – 19 October 1943) was a French sculptor and graphic artist. She was the elder sister of the poet and diplomat Paul Claudel. Read full biography of Camille Claudel →
I am in no mood to be deceived any longer by the crafty devil and false character whose greatest pleasure is to take advantage of everyone.
I thank you for your kind invitation to introduce me to the president of the Republic. Since I have not been out of my atelier for two months, I have... →
If you are nice, and keep your promise, we will be in paradise.
You find me at work; excuse the dust on my blouse. I sculpt my marble myself.
I am not feeling any better because I cannot stay in bed, having constant cause for walking. They say I leave at night by the window of my tower... →
When you left on Saturday, I felt a horrible void, I saw you everywhere, on the beach, in your room, in the garden: impossible for me to get used to... →
I took all my wax studies and threw them in the fire... that's the way it is when something unpleasant happens to me. I take my hammer and I... →
I will never forget my beautiful days with you in Shanklin, they are certainly the most pleasant ones of my life. Look, I have tears in my eyes just... →
I am scared; I don't know what is going to happen to me. What was the point of working so hard and of being talented, to be rewarded like this?... →
I tolerate my faults but not at all other people's.
My countrymen have commissioned a bust of the Republic. It will be placed on the fountain of my native town.
I would prefer to have a more appealing job. If I could still change careers, I would prefer it. This unfortunate art is made for long beards and... →
I don't want to say anything because I know I am unable to protect you from the harm that I see.
Camille Claudel (French: [kamij klɔdɛl]; 8 December 1864 – 19 October 1943) was a French sculptor and graphic artist. She was the elder sister of the poet and diplomat Paul Claudel.