The Kiss Sculpture by Rodin
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The Kiss Sculpture by RodinAuguste Rodin

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Auguste Rodin’s marble sculpture (1882–1889) depicts the tragic love of Paolo and Francesca from Dante’s Inferno . Originally part of The Gates of Hell , it stands alone, symbolizing interrupted passion as the lovers’ lips never meet. Multiple versions exist, including a bronze in the Tuileries Garden. The work is a celebrated depiction of physical love in art history.