I imagine that absolutely everybody who's ever clapped eyes on Rodin's The Thinker has succumbed to the same bewilderment - just what exactly has this chap got on his mind?
Chances are, as he is made of solid bronze, the only thing on his mind is dust, but I think the metaphor is what the viewer is really supposed to be considering.
'Philosophy' is the usual go-to for such a query, but I wonder if the sculpture, like most things, has progressed with the times.
He is probably thinking about who started that tremendously annoying trend of pasting empty sentiments over scenic photographs pilfered from Google and then letting them run rife across all of the online social networks.
He could also be thinking about why us Londoners have yet to be posted our gold-plated sets of underwear as congratulations for all the money we obviously made from the 2012 Olympics.
According to Essex-based Dirty Velvet, he is thinking about breasts.
Of course! Boobs!
I can't believe I spent so long pondering this, it's obvious, the clues are all right there! He is a bloke, bored, sitting around naked - there could only be one neurological upshot under these conditions; total consumption by the dreams of magnanimous bosoms.
Dirty Velvet are a streetwear retailer who produce 'clothing for gentlemen rebels', demonstrating that they have definitely moved forward with the times. As well as a pleasing website design, the brand also have an iPhone app and good clean ethics - their tees are made from organic planet-friendly cotton.
Now there's something to think about, Bronzy.
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