Which Rodin sculpture represents the Greek goddess Iris?

The Rodin sculpture representing the Greek goddess Iris is Iris, Messenger of the Gods.

Iris, Messenger of the Gods shows a dramatically extended female figure, often interpreted through its expansive pose and energetic movement. In Greek mythology, Iris was the divine messenger and the personification of the rainbow. Rodin’s sculpture emphasizes the body’s force and openness rather than presenting a traditionally composed standing goddess.

The work is also known by the shorter title Iris. Its airborne, athletic quality reflects Rodin’s continuing interest in movement, fragments, and viewpoints that challenge conventional academic sculpture. Rodin frequently studied dancers, athletes, and models in action, using those observations to create figures that seem to project beyond their physical boundaries.

The title can cause confusion with other works named for mythological or allegorical women, including The Danaid and Andromeda. Iris is distinguished by its association with the messenger goddess and its strongly extended, flying pose.