* Reproduction statue of Rodin's masterpiece, The Kiss
* Size: 4.5'' high x 2.5'' wide x 3'' deep
* Weight: Approximately 0.5 lbs.
* Material: Polystone
* Finish: Bronze
* Placement: Indoor
* UPC: 838457008276
Rodin Museum, Paris, 1888-1889 The passionate love of Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta was a theme which Rodin used to inspire The Kiss. Although it was originally intended to be part of the Gates of Hell, Rodin did not feel that it fit and removed the figures to make them an individual statue. Its blend of eroticism and idealism makes it one of the great images of sexual love. The form of the lovers emerges from the highlights and shadows of the statue. Light and shade were used by Rodin to create an impression of actuality. He did with modeling that which his contemporaries, the French impressionist painters, were doing with pigment. The couple are the adulterous lovers Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, who were slain by Francesca's outraged husband. They appear in Dante's Inferno, which describes how their passion grew as they read the story of Lancelot and Guinevere together. Rodin indicated that his approach to sculpting women was of homage to them and their bodies, not just submitting to men but as full partners in ardor. The consequent eroticism in the sculpture made it controversial. Rodin considered it overly traditional, but it remains as one of his most famous works.
design: A tender, intertwined embrace captured in fine sculptural detail — two figures caught mid-kiss atop a rough-hewn rock, rendered in a rich bronze-tone finish.
size: 4.5" high x 2.5" wide x 3" deep; approximately 0.5 lbs.
material: Polystone with a hand-applied bronze finish.
features: Museum reproduction of Rodin's The Kiss, richly textured rock base, hand-finished bronze patina, tabletop scale, indoor display piece
care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the finish.
disclaimer: As a hand-finished reproduction, each piece may show slight, natural variations in patina and surface texture.
Meaning & Intention
Rodin's The Kiss began as a fragment of his Gates of Hell, depicting Paolo and Francesca — lovers from Dante's Inferno swept into passion as they read the tale of Lancelot and Guinevere together. Rodin ultimately freed the couple from that darker composition, letting their embrace stand alone as something closer to grace than sin.
What makes the piece endure is its honesty about desire: the figures are caught not in a posed, ceremonial kiss but in the unguarded instant just before or after one, bodies still finding each other. Rodin's use of light across the bronze-toned surface gives the stone-like base a sense of weight and permanence, while the lovers themselves seem almost to move.
As a keepsake, this reproduction carries that same tension between rootedness and yearning — a reminder that connection, once it takes hold, changes the shape of everything around it.
Set on a shelf, desk, or nightstand, this small bronze-finish study becomes a quiet daily nod to intimacy and presence — a piece that asks you to notice touch, attention, and the people you choose to hold close.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Art lovers, romantics, and anyone who wants a tactile reminder of deep connection in their space
- Purpose: Home decor, anniversary gift, wedding gift, art collecting, romantic keepsake
- Suggested Mantra: I love without reservation
- Intention: Love, Connection, Passion, Gratitude
- Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Questions & Guidance
What is this statue a reproduction of?
It's a reproduction of The Kiss, one of Auguste Rodin's most celebrated sculptures, originally conceived for his Gates of Hell and later exhibited on its own at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
What is the statue made of?
It's cast in polystone, a dense resin-based material, and finished with a rich bronze-tone patina that mimics the look of cast bronze.
How big is the statue?
It stands 4.5 inches high, 2.5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, and weighs approximately 0.5 lbs — a tabletop size suited to a shelf, desk, or nightstand.
Who are the figures in The Kiss meant to represent?
They depict Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, doomed lovers from Dante's Inferno whose passion for one another was sparked while reading the story of Lancelot and Guinevere.
How should I care for it?
Simply dust with a soft, dry cloth and keep it out of direct sunlight and away from moisture to keep the bronze finish looking its best.
