What does Study for The Secret represent?

This Rodin clasping hands sculpture represents two right hands clasping an unseen, abstract object. Rodin used the gesture to explore intimacy, trust, and the idea of a shared inner life. The hands suggest something held between people that is meaningful but private.

How is this sculpture related to Rodin’s The Cathedral?

Rodin often focused on hands as expressive forms. Like The Cathedral, this work uses hands alone to convey emotion and structure. Both sculptures explore connection and symbolism without depicting full figures.

Is this an official museum reproduction?

Yes. This statue is part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Museum Collection, known for producing licensed, museum-quality replicas based on original artworks.

What material is the statue made from?

The sculpture is made from high-quality resin with hand-applied finishes that replicate the look and surface variation of bronze.

Is there a smaller version available?

Yes. A miniature version is available in the Pocket Art collection. It is approximately 60% smaller and works well for desks or compact displays.

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Rodin Study for The Secret – Clasping Hands Statue 6H

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The Language of Hands in Rodin’s Sculpture

Auguste Rodin returned to hands again and again because a symbolic hands statue can “speak” without a face. A wrist tilt can suggest hesitation. A curl of the fingers can suggest longing. In Study for The Secret, two elegant hands rise and hover in a poised, almost ceremonial gesture.

This museum-style replica is part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Museum Collection (PN RO15). It is cast in resin with hand-painted details and subtle matte and glossy accents. The form reads beautifully from multiple angles. It also makes a thoughtful object for quiet spaces and reflective shelves.

Rodin Clasping Hands as a Symbol of Togetherness

The phrase Rodin clasping hands fits this sculpture for a reason. Rodin isolates the gesture so the hands become the entire message. Their closeness suggests trust. Their shape suggests protection. Their lift suggests a shared intention.

If you loved Rodin’s hand studies like The Cathedral, this piece feels like a close cousin. In The Cathedral, the hands echo Gothic architecture. Here, the hands hint at secrecy and shared knowledge. Rodin’s genius is that he can make a small fragment feel monumental.

About the Original Idea: “The Secret”

This sculpture is described as a study for The Secret, a marble work in which two right hands clutch an abstract, rectangular “secret.” In this study version, the focus is on the gesture itself. The hands become a visual metaphor for what is held back, protected, or quietly shared.

Rodin often treated the body as a tool for psychology. He did not need a full figure to tell a story. A hand can be a portrait. It can be a memory. It can be a whole relationship.

Historical Context: Rodin and the Power of Fragments

Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) helped redefine modern sculpture. He broke away from polished, ideal surfaces. He favored living presence and emotional truth. Rodin also embraced fragments as complete works. Hands, torsos, and heads could stand alone and still feel “whole.”

Rodin’s studio practice encouraged studies like this symbolic hands statue. He explored a pose repeatedly. He adjusted the angle and pressure. He studied what a gesture could communicate. That approach makes pieces like Study for The Secret especially compelling for collectors. You are holding a moment of thinking, not just a finished pose.

Parastone Replica Details

Parastone is known for producing collectible museum replicas with careful attention to form and finish. This version of Rodin clasping hands keeps the emphasis on touch and tension. It is sized for easy display, but it still carries visual weight.

Artwork: Study for The Secret (Clasping Hands)
Artist: Auguste Rodin
Collection: Parastone Mouseion 3D Museum Collection
Part Number: RO15
Material: Resin with hand-painted details
Finish: Matte and glossy accents
Included: Full color card with artwork image and info (four languages)
Size: 6 in H × 2.5 in D
Weight: 0.7 lbs

Miniature Version Available

Want the same theme in a smaller scale? This listing is for the larger version. For the miniature, see Pocket Art Rodin 'The Secret' (miniature clasping hands) . The smaller version is about half the size.

Build a Rodin Hands Display

Rodin hand studies are wonderful to group together. Each piece explores a different emotional “dial.” One sculpture leans spiritual. Another leans intimate. Another leans playful and human.

Explore the full collection: Rodin sculpture collection
Architectural symbolism in hands: Rodin Cathedral Hands (Small, RO26) and Rodin Cathedral Hands (Large, RO17)
A different kind of connection: Rodin Two Holding Hands (RO25)
A tiny companion piece: Rodin Clasping Hands (Miniature)

Where to Display This Sculpture

This piece reads well in calm, personal spaces. Try it on a desk for a daily “pause and breathe” moment. It also works on a bookshelf next to poetry or art history. The gesture draws the eye without shouting for attention.

Because it can be appreciated from multiple angles, it is also a strong object for artists. Many collectors use Rodin's hand studies as references for drawing. The forms are simplified but anatomically believable.