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The Kiss
Artist: RODIN, Auguste (1840-1917)
'The Kiss' derives from a group conceived for Rodin's 'Gate of Hell', representing the doomed lovers Paolo and Francesca in Dante's 'Inferno'. In 1887 the French State commissioned a larger than life marble version, which was first exhibited in 1898. The bronze edition to which this work belongs was cast by Alexis Rudier, who became Rodin's founder in 1902. Purchased by Gwendoline Davies in 1912, it was included in the 'Loan exhibition' organised by the National Museum of Wales in 1913 which opened in the City Hall in Cardiff.
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2499
Creation/Production
RODIN, Auguste
Role: Creation
Date:
Acquisition
Gift, 1940
Given by Gwendoline Davies
Measurements
Height: 182.9cm
Width: 112cm
Depth: 112cm
Height: 44.5 (base)cm
Width: 130 (base)cm
Width: 130 (base)cm
Material
bronze
Location
Gallery 16
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Comments - (10)
We’re visiting next weekend - is it still there?
Thank you for your interesting question! I will pass it on to our department of Art and post their response here.
Best wishes,
Sara
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I could examine it all round the 360 degrees
Completely superlative!