Auguste Rodin | ElmonX The Thinker
One digital collectible is launching on Friday, 7th April at 8AM PT, only on ElmonX.
Auguste Rodin | ElmonX The Thinker Original
There will be one collectible:
- Auguste Rodin | ElmonX The Thinker Original
About ‘The Thinker’
The Thinker is a world-renowned sculpture created by Auguste Rodin that captures the essence of deep contemplation and introspection. Originally called The Poet, the bronze sculpture depicts a solitary man seated on a rock with his chin resting on his hand, lost in thought. It has become a symbol of philosophy and intellectualism and is widely considered to be one of the most iconic sculptures of all time.
Although The Thinker was originally part of a larger work called The Gates of Hell, it became so popular that it was cast as a separate piece and exhibited on its own. The sculpture’s ambiguity and open interpretation make it a subject of intense debate and discussion among art historians and enthusiasts alike. While some see the sculpture as representing deep contemplation, others interpret it as a representation of the struggle to find meaning in life. Despite the differing views, The Thinker remains a beloved work of art that inspires thought and reflection in all who encounter it.
Auguste Rodin | ElmonX The Thinker Original
550 Digital Collectables will be available for purchase for £99.99 via credit card only, available via private access sale only for the first 500 ElmonX app users.
Key Information
Private Access Sale: Friday, 7th April 8AM PT — 9th April 8AM PT
Price: £99.99*
Editions: 550 (50 Reserved)
License: Bridgeman Images
Available: Globally at ElmonX.com (private access only)
*UK buyers will be subject to VAT
ElmonX 3D / Augmented Reality
The purchase of this edition unlocks exclusive access to view your NFT in augmented reality by connecting your wallet to ElmonX.com. This feature is only accessible to holders of the NFT. Holders can scan a barcode to view the AR / 3D NFT on mobile as well as desktop. Each edition is unique.
How to Purchase (first 500 ElmonX iOS & Android users only)
If you are within the first 500 ElmonX app (iOS or Android) sign-ups, you will receive an email from support@elmonx.com with a purchase link. You do not need to reach out or contact ElmonX.
To Purchase:
- Open the email (only from support@elmonx.com) please watch out for fake links.
- Enter your email (the same email address as the one you received the purchase link on)
- When you make your purchase, please provide your ETH address where you would like your NFT to be airdropped.
If you put the wrong ETH address or an address that is not ETH, ElmonX are not able to revoke the NFT token, please ensure the address is correct before confirming it.
NFTs will be sent to your ETH address within 5 working days. Mint editions are distributed at random, not in order of purchase.
If you attempt to purchase more than 1 NFT through the link, all of your orders will be cancelled. If you do not use the same email address as your app login, your order will also be cancelled.
Auguste Rodin | ElmonX The Gates of Hell
The Gates of Hell is a monumental sculptural work by the French artist Auguste Rodin, created between 1880 and 1917. It depicts a scene from Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, with various figures and motifs symbolising the torments of the damned and the chaos of the underworld. The central figures on the gates are “The Thinker” and “The Kiss,” which are separate sculptures that Rodin later incorporated into the design.
The Gates of Hell is characterised by its intricate details and dramatic composition, with writhing bodies and contorted expressions conveying the agony and despair of the damned. The figures on the gates range from classical mythological characters to contemporary people, all of whom are depicted in various states of suffering and anguish. The gates themselves are massive, standing over 20 feet tall and weighing several tons.
Rodin intended the Gates of Hell to be the centrepiece of a museum that was never built, and the sculpture remained unfinished at the time of his death. Nevertheless, it remains one of his most iconic works and a powerful representation of the concept of the Gates of Hell in art.
Surprise Airdrop (The Gates of Hell)
Holders of the ‘The Thinker’ NFT will be eligible to receive a free airdrop ‘The Gates of Hell’ NFT by Auguste Rodin.
Price: £0.00
Editions: 550 (35 Reserved)
License: Bridgeman Images
Available: Globally at ElmonX.com (airdrop access only)
A snapshot for the airdrop will occur on a randomly selected future date.
Additional Information
ElmonX will retain mints 1–5 and 30 other randomly assigned mints. 15 of the 50 retained mints will be offered to buy through games and other methods that are to be announced following the mint distribution (date TBA)
If there are unsold editions from the 1–500 after the 9th April 8AM PT, these mints will be offered in sequential order of the app sign-ups, from queue number 501 onwards. We will further announce updates on the ElmonX social media channels.
About Bridgeman Images
ElmonX have partnered with Bridgeman Images with explicit permission to bring ‘The Thinker’ into the NFT world.
Bridgeman are the world’s leading specialists in the distribution of art, cultural and historical images, and footage for reproduction. With 50 years’ experience providing images from the most prestigious museums, collections, and artists.
Their collection of assets spans centuries, specialisms, geographies, and mediums including contemporary and fine art, photography, textiles, sculpture, maps, documentary footage and more.
Note: Open Sea and other secondary marketplaces may compress the hi-resolution quality in the 3D viewer they provide. ‘The Thinker’ will show hi-resolution in the ElmonX viewer and AR format.
Secondary Market Fees
A 8% secondary market fee will be applied to The Thinker in the secondary market. Additional fees may be applied by external marketplaces such as Open Sea.
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