Rodin vigorously denied the charges, writing to newspapers and having photographs taken of the model to prove how the sculpture differed. He demanded an inquiry and was eventually exonerated by a committee of sculptors. Leaving aside the false charges, the piece polarized critics.
Rodin strongly denied the allegations, communicating with newspapers and getting photos taken of the model to show how it differed from the accusations. He demanded an inquiry and was eventually exonerated by a panel of sculptors.