# Auguste Rodin The Kiss Lovers Sculpture – Museum Replica Statue

## Love in Sculpture, Not in Slogans

**Rodin The Kiss statue** is one of the best-known love sculptures in Western art. The couple feels private. The embrace feels lived-in, not staged. That is why many collectors choose this piece for **weddings**, **anniversaries**, **engagements**, and **marriage milestones**.

This museum-style replica comes from the **Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection**. It is made from collectible resin. It has a hand-painted bronze finish. The surface modeling emphasizes touch, weight, and closeness. Those qualities are central to Rodin’s style.

## Historical Relevance: The Gates of Hell and Dante’s Lovers

In 1880, **Auguste Rodin** received a major commission for _The Gates of Hell_. The project was inspired by **Dante’s _Divine Comedy_**. The door was never completed as first planned. Still, it became a creative workshop for Rodin. Several famous figures grew from its themes.

**Rodin The Kiss statue** is based on a love story reported by **Dante in his Divine Comedy** and sculptured by **Rodin for The Gates of Hell**. Francesca's father arranged for her to be married to Gianciotto in a political union to end a war between Malatesta and Rimini. Gianciotto's younger brother, Paolo, was sent to advise Francesca. Upon meeting, they fell in love. Tricked into marriage with Gianciotto, Francesca pursued Paolo until one day they were found in her room. Gianciotto thrust a rapier towards Paolo but struck both Francesca in her bosom and Paolo. The lovers both were buried together in a tomb.

For museum context, read the [North Carolina Museum of Art overview of _The Kiss_](https://learn.ncartmuseum.org/artwork/the-kiss/).

## Video: Rodin and The Kiss

## Why This Makes a Meaningful Gift

Some artworks shout. Rodin does not. **Rodin lovers sculpture** communicates devotion without speeches. It shows closeness, trust, and tenderness. It suits an **anniversary gift**. It also suits a **wedding gift** or **engagement gift**.

Display Rodin The Kiss statue on a bookshelf, mantel, or bedside table. It also works in a small “love and myth” shelf grouping. Pair it with pieces about contemplation and desire. The story links them together.

## Materials and Included Items

-   **Collection:** Parastone Mouseion 3D
-   **Material:** Collectible resin
-   **Finish:** Hand-painted bronze finish
-   **Theme:** Iconic love story from Dante’s _Divine Comedy_

## Assorted Sizes

-   **Miniature:** 3.75 in H x 2 in W x 2.1 in D, 7 oz, gift boxed, PN **PA02RO**
-   **Small:** 6 in H x 3.25 in W x 3.25 in L, 1.2 lbs, PN **RO12**
-   **Large:** 9 in H x 5.75 in W x 5.5 in D, 8.75 lbs, PN **RO11**

## About Auguste Rodin

**Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)** reshaped modern sculpture. He treated the body as psychology, not decoration. He favored physical truth over ideal beauty. His surfaces feel active, as if emotion still moves through them.

**Rodin The Kiss statue** shows that approach clearly. The figures do not pose like classical gods. They lean, grip, and breathe as humans do. Rodin’s realism helped push sculpture toward modern expression. For a museum summary, see the [Rodin Museum’s “About Auguste Rodin”](https://rodinmuseum.org/collection/about-auguste-rodin).

## Explore Related Rodin Sculptures at Museumize

If you are building a Rodin display, these pieces pair naturally with **The Kiss**. Collectors often enjoy grouping them because they share themes of love, contemplation, and the human condition.

-   Visit the full collection: [Rodin Collection at Museumize](https://www.museumize.com/collections/artist-rodin-thinker-kiss)
-   A passionate companion piece: [Rodin’s _Eternal Idol_ (Two Lovers) Statue](https://www.museumize.com/products/eternal-idol-1889-two-lovers-statue-by-rodin-ro14)
-   A study in form and emergence: [Rodin Man and Woman Emerging from Rock Statue](https://www.museumize.com/products/rodin-man-and-woman-study-emerging-from-rock-museum-collectible-statue-6-75h)

## For More Reading

-   Museum overview and context: [North Carolina Museum of Art on _The Kiss_](https://learn.ncartmuseum.org/artwork/the-kiss/)
-   Narrative and meaning in the image of the kiss: [Interpretive essay on “The Art of the Kiss”](https://owlcation.com/humanities/the-art-of-the-kiss)
-   Rodin’s life and legacy: [Rodin Museum: About Auguste Rodin](https://rodinmuseum.org/collection/about-auguste-rodin)

## Details

- **Price:** 34.5 USD - 165.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Parastone
- **Type:** Statues
- **Tags:** artist-rodin-thinker-kiss, collection-parastone, culture-french, interest-nudes, interest-romance-love-wedding, material-bronze-finish, size-mini-under-4-in, size-small-4-to-11-inches, statues, top-picks

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Large 9H | 165.00 USD | In stock |
| Small 6H | 62.00 USD | In stock |
| Mini 3.75H | 34.50 USD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-06-01