1883 , the 43 -year-old Rodin August Rodin first met the 19 - year-old Camille Camille Claudel , Rodin changed woman Rodin , Camille is not only the ideal lover , is also heaven and earth together work partners . They love the 1885-1896 decade , Rodin created a very erotic works , the like < crouching woman> , < I beautiful>, < God caressing> , many people believe that Rodin to life the largest enthusiasm to Camille . Claudel Although smart , beautiful , young , but still not opponents of Rodin 's wife , Rodin said his wife, Rose : "She like animals rely on me ."