The french state commissioned an enlarged version in marble which rodin took nearly ten years to deliver.
The kiss marble version.
Not until 1898 did he agree to exhibit what he called his huge knick knack as a companion piece to his audacious balzac as if the kiss would make it easier for the public to accept his portrait of the writer.
The version featured in the video was commissioned in.
Until now there were only three full sized hand carved marble statues of the kiss in the world.
One side is normal the other bright.
Edward perry warren lewes commissioned from the artist through the carfax gallery london.
Rodin r side of base pentelican marble 71 x 48 x 60 182 x 102 x 153 purchased from mrs tremlett grant in aid with the aid of the nacf and public contributions 1953 prov.
Romantic and magical the kiss is one of the most famous and evocative statues by auguste rodin.
N06228 le baiser the kiss 1901 4.
Now for the first time this full sized version.
This sculpture is flat but looks realistic because of it relief and shadows.
Rodin developed the theme of the kiss in plaster and terracotta before creating a marble version for the french government in 1888.
Before creating the marble version of the kiss rodin produced several smaller sculptures in plaster terracotta and bronze.
Warren sale lewes house lewes 24.
The kiss depicts the fateful embrace of francesca and paolo adulterous lovers from dante s inferno.
Auguste rodin 1840 1917.
Recreated in beautiful hand carved marble by stone icons.