The Kiss by Auguste Rodin

The Kiss is a bronze sculpture in the Tuileries Garden depicting two figures intertwined in an embrace. The work demonstrates Rodin's skill in handling bronze and the way he captured form and human connection.

Rodin created the original version of this sculpture as part of his major project The Gates of Hell, which depicted scenes from Dante's Inferno. The work was later separated from that project, and the government commissioned a bronze version to make it available to the public.

The sculpture portrays Paolo and Francesca, two figures from Dante's work, shown in a way that departed from how artists typically displayed them. Visitors can observe the intimate portrayal of these two people and see how love comes alive in Rodin's creation.

The sculpture is located outdoors in the Tuileries Garden and is freely accessible to anyone visiting the grounds. The area is flat and easy to navigate, with access for people with varying mobility needs.

The French state recognized only twelve original bronze casts as official editions, each bearing Rodin's signature and an inventory number. This makes each of these versions a valuable original and distinguishes them from later casts made after Rodin's death.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 19 century

Creator: Auguste Rodin

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.86404,2.32199

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:28