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.

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”.