What was the name of Auguste Rodin’s only child?

Auguste Rodin’s only child was named Auguste-Eugène Beuret.

Rodin and Rose Beuret had their son in 1866, before Rodin achieved international fame. The child carried the surname Beuret, reflecting Rose Beuret’s family name rather than Rodin’s surname. Rodin and Beuret had a long personal relationship and eventually married in 1917, shortly before both died.

Rodin’s private life is often discussed alongside his artistic relationships, especially his connection with the sculptor Camille Claudel. Claudel worked with Rodin during the 1880s and 1890s, but she was not the mother of his child.

The name Auguste-Eugène Beuret can be missed because biographical accounts often focus on Rodin’s public career and his relationships with fellow artists. The child’s surname is also why simply answering “Auguste Rodin” is incorrect.