The Kiss by Rodin – Francesca & Paolo Love Story Statue, Parastone Collectible

Experience the beauty of eternal love with the Rodin Replica The Kiss Statue, a faithful museum reproduction from the Parastone Museum Collection. This celebrated artwork captures the legendary embrace of Francesca and Paolo from Dante’s Divine Comedy, sculpted with Rodin’s signature blend of realism and passion.

Rodin began The Kiss in the 1880s as part of his monumental Gates of Hell project. The lovers’ intertwined forms express both tenderness and tragedy, symbolizing desire, devotion, and consequence. Each curve and gesture reveals his mastery of the human figure and emotional depth.

• Licensed reproduction of Rodin’s The Kiss
• Made from resin mixed with stone, white with off white highlights.
• Includes descriptive information card in multiple languages
• Available in two sizes:
  • Small: 5.6 in H × 3 in W × 3 in D, 1.5 lbs (PN# RO02)
  • Large: 9 7/8 in H x 5 in W x 5 1/4 in D, 8.6 lbs (PN# RO07)
• Part of the Rodin Replica Sculpture Collection

About Rodin’s Masterpiece

When first exhibited in Paris, The Kiss was praised for its vitality and criticized for its intimacy. Rodin’s modeling technique allowed light to play across the surface like moving breath. The result is a moment suspended in time—a celebration of physical and emotional unity.

Unlike earlier idealized lovers, Rodin’s figures show human warmth and imperfection. Their story, drawn from medieval legend, continues to symbolize passion transformed by fate. This reproduction conveys the same quiet energy that made the original a cornerstone of modern sculpture.

Artistic Significance

The Kiss reflects Rodin’s lifelong study of movement and emotion. Inspired by Renaissance anatomy and natural light, he reshaped classical ideals into psychological realism. His works—including The Thinker, The Age of Bronze, and The Danaïd—explore humanity’s complexity through tactile surfaces and expressive form.

The Rodin The Kiss Statue brings this same spirit to your collection. Displayed in a home, library, or gallery, it evokes both the power of love and the timeless craft of sculpture.

Craftsmanship & Materials

Each replica is cast in durable resin blended with stone for weight and detail. The surface is hand-finished in matte and polished tones to highlight the modeling. Every edition includes a provenance card describing the sculpture’s history and Rodin’s legacy.

The Parastone edition reflects museum standards for reproduction. Skilled artisans ensure each Rodin sculpture replica retains the emotional depth and realism of the original marble now housed in the Musée Rodin, Paris.

Collecting Rodin Replica

The Kiss remains a universal symbol of love. It pairs beautifully with other Rodin sculptures such as The Thinker and The Age of Bronze. Together, these works trace the sculptor’s journey from academic training to modern genius.

This Rodin The Kiss Statue makes an inspired wedding, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day gift. More than decoration, it is an homage to enduring love, fine craftsmanship, and the art of human connection.