{"product_id":"sculpture-le-baiser-de-rodin","title":"Bronze Statue, The Kiss by Rodin, Reproduction, 14 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Kiss by Rodin, a reproduction of the work by the famous French artist, is a wonderful way to celebrate love in your favorite room. Depicting an embracing couple, this sculpture is one of France's most famous works.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis romantic story has often been depicted by artists; Auguste Rodin's interpretation is one of the most memorable and iconic reproductions of the tenderness of this eternal kiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does The Kiss by Rodin depict?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture, originally commissioned by the French government, is based on a love story recounted by Dante in his \u003cem\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/em\u003e and sculpted in 1886 by Rodin for \u003cem\u003eThe Gates of Hell\u003c\/em\u003e. Francesca da Rimini's father arranged her marriage to Gianciotto Malatesta as part of a political union, to end a war between the Malatesta and Rimini families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGianciotto's younger brother, Paolo, was sent to advise Francesca. During their meeting, the two fell in love. Later, Francesca, betrayed in her marriage to Gianciotto, continued seeing Paolo until the day the two lovers were caught in her room. Gianciotto threw a sword at Paolo, but also struck Francesca in the chest, along with Paolo. The pair of lovers were buried together in a shared tomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is The Kiss by Rodin located?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow on display at the Rodin Museum in Paris, the original work of art has been there since the end of World War II, after being recovered from Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H14 cm x W9.5 cm x D9.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bronze, Natural Marble (base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay location: Home - Office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pieces: One piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Figurative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE STANDARD SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TopyQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44250561282113,"sku":"21800889","price":499.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6882\/0289\/files\/le-baiser-de-rodin-bronze.jpg?v=1784860402","url":"https:\/\/www.topyq.com\/products\/sculpture-le-baiser-de-rodin","provider":"TopyQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}