Claudel, Camille b. December 8, 1864 d. October 19, 1943 Sculptor. The older sister of Paul Claudel, French poet and diplomat. She had a controversial relationship with her teacher, mentor and lover, Auguste Rodin; by working as his apprentice, she had the chance to study the nude figure, an unusual opportunity for a woman in the 19th century. She modeled hands and feet for Rodin's "Burghers of Calais" and posed for figures in his "Gates of Hell". Her own sculptures are notable for their strength and refinement. From 1905 Claudel exhibited signs...[Read More] (Bio by: Andy A.) Cimetière de Montfavet, Montfavet, Departement du Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France Plot: Remains in ossuary