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Le Décor | 5 Famous French Sculptures For Your Home

If you’ve been craving a museum trip, but would rather not leave the house right now to visit priceless works of art—or better yet, if you’ve ever wished you could make your home a gallery exhibit of its very own, then today is your lucky day.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art—better known as The Met—offers replicas of the renowned works of some of France’s most prolific sculptors, including Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin, right in the museum gift shop—and they’re more affordable than you’d think!

The best news of all is that you don’t have to take a trip to New York City to do your shopping. Take home some of the most celebrated artworks of the Renaissance period, available for purchase below via The Met Store online.

Choose your favorite below, or even turn your maison into your very own private collection.

5 Famous French Sculptures For Your Home

The Thinker; Rodin $225 ($202.50 for members)

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“Our scaled reproduction in hand-patinated bonded bronze was scanned from a bronze of The Thinker in The Met collection, which was cast about 1910 from an original 19th-century model by Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917). Rodin's first government commission was for a monumental portal covered with sculptural reliefs for a Paris museum. He proposed a vast composition based loosely on Dante's Divine Comedy, but the work remained unfinished. The artist later began to extract individual figures from the reliefs and enlarge them to create freestanding sculptures. In its original position, The Thinker was at the center of the portal's lintel. The detached, brooding figure has been invested with multiple meanings—poet, judge, sculptor.”

Dancer; Degas $350 ($315 for members)

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“The Museum's sculpture is directly reproduced from a bronze cast made in 1920 after the death of Impressionist artist Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917), who made the original mold.”

Adam & Eve; Rodin $395 each ($355 for members)

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“The Museum's Eve was cast in bronze in 1910 from Auguste Rodin's (French, 1840–1917) original 1881 model. Based on this work, our reduced-scale reproduction was created with a combination of three-dimensional imaging and traditional sculpture techniques.”

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Little Dancer; Degas $95 ($85.50 for members)

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“The beloved bronze adaptation of this famous work in The Met collection was cast in 1922. This resin statuette is dressed in fabric and stands on a wooden base; it will provide an artistic flourish among your decor or in a child's room. For his sculpture, as well as for his painting, Degas found a ready source of inspiration in the ballet dancers of the Paris Opéra. The original sculpture, modeled after dancer Marie van Goethem, is one of several that he formed in various positions allowing him to explore the subtle variations in the dynamics of movement and of tension within the human figure.”

5 Famous French Sculptures For Your Home

Bather; Degas $495 ($445.50 for members)

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“Our beautiful sculpture celebrates a direct lineage to the work of Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). It was carefully reproduced from a 1920 bronze in the Met's collection, which itself was cast from an original figure modeled about 1888–92 by the artist's own hand, one of 150 small-scale sculptures of wax, clay, and plastiline found in his studio after his death. Degas created these small figures as a private means of exploring subjects that fascinated him while investigating the movement of the body, as seen in this evocative bather, stretching an arm to sponge her back.”

Hand of God; Rodin $395 ($355.50 for members)

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“Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917) was fascinated by the expressive possibilities of hands. A deeply sensitive sculpture, The Hand of Godrepresents divine creation, the life-giving hand symbolizing both the Creator and the sculptor. There are numerous versions of this masterwork by Rodin in both marble and bronze. Our faithful reproduction is based on a marble commissioned from Rodin in 1906 by a Met trustee.”

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French Gifts For the Artist | Holiday Gift Guide: Day 2

If Paris were a person, “art” would be its middle name. As the birthplace of some of the most creative souls—and hands—to ever hold a paintbrush or mold a piece of clay, France has arguably the richest catalogue of artistic history in the world, and houses some of the most celebrated opuses known to humankind.

From Degas and his impressionist renderings of 19th century ballerinas, to Monet’s waterlilies and Rodin’s immortal Thinker, there’s so much to explore in Day 2 of the official TCA Holiday Gift Guide. With a range of price points, arranged in Splurge and Steal categories, you’ll find the perfect gifts for those who seek to study and appreciate the fruits of these artists’ labor—or for anyone who relishes artistic expression.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Jour 2 | For the Artist

LE SPLURGE ($50 and up)

French Paintings in the Met; By Katharine Baetjer; $88.32“Cataloguing The Met's remarkable collection of 18th-century French paintings in the context of the powerful institutions that governed the visual arts of the time—the Académie Royale de Peint…

French Paintings in the Met; By Katharine Baetjer; $88.32

“Cataloguing The Met's remarkable collection of 18th-century French paintings in the context of the powerful institutions that governed the visual arts of the time—the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, the Académie de France à Rome, and the Paris Salon—this book encompasses 126 stunning examples of work by 50 leading artists of the period, including François Boucher, Jean Siméon Chardin, Jacques Louis David, François Gérard, Antoine Watteau, and many more.”


Adam Sculpture, Rodin; $495 ”The Museum's Adam was cast in bronze about 1910 from Auguste Rodin's (French, 1840–1917) original 1880 model. Based on this work, our reduced-scale reproduction was created with a combination of three-dimensional imaging…

Adam Sculpture, Rodin; $495
”The Museum's Adam was cast in bronze about 1910 from Auguste Rodin's (French, 1840–1917) original 1880 model. Based on this work, our reduced-scale reproduction was created with a combination of three-dimensional imaging and traditional sculpture techniques.”


The Louvre: All the Paintings; $75 ”The Louvre is the world's most visited art museum, with 8.5 million visitors annually, and houses the most celebrated and important paintings of all time. For the first time ever, Louvre: All the Paintings collect…

The Louvre: All the Paintings; $75
”The Louvre is the world's most visited art museum, with 8.5 million visitors annually, and houses the most celebrated and important paintings of all time. For the first time ever, Louvre: All the Paintings collects all 3,022 paintings currently on display in the permanent collection in one beautifully curated volume. Organized and divided into the four main painting collections of the museum—the Italian, Northern, Spanish, and the French schools—the paintings are presented chronologically by artist's years of birth. Four hundred of the most iconic and significant paintings are illuminated with discussions by art historians Anja Grebe and Vincent Pomarède.”


Seated Torso of a Woman; $375 ”An original sculpture by Paul Wayland Bartlett (American, 1865–1925) served as the model for this reproduction. Born in the U.S. and educated in Paris, Bartlett worked as an assistant to Auguste Rodin before establishi…

Seated Torso of a Woman; $375
”An original sculpture by Paul Wayland Bartlett (American, 1865–1925) served as the model for this reproduction. Born in the U.S. and educated in Paris, Bartlett worked as an assistant to Auguste Rodin before establishing his own studio. He created major works of public art, with the centerpiece of his career being his Equestrian Statue of Lafayette, which was presented to France as a reciprocal gift for Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty.”


Degas: A Passion for Perfection, By Jane Munro; $50 ”Edgar Degas’s (1834–1917) relentless experimentation with technical procedures is a hallmark of his lifelong desire to learn. The numerous iterations of compositions and poses suggest an intense s…

Degas: A Passion for Perfection, By Jane Munro; $50
”Edgar Degas’s (1834–1917) relentless experimentation with technical procedures is a hallmark of his lifelong desire to learn. The numerous iterations of compositions and poses suggest an intense self-discipline, as well as a refusal to accept any creative solution as definitive or finite. Published in the centenary year of the artist’s death, this book presents an exceptional array of Degas’s work, including paintings, drawings, pastels, etchings, monotypes, counter proofs, and sculpture, with approximately sixty key works from private and public collections in Europe and the United States.”


The Monet Cookbook: Recipes from Giverny; By Florence Gentner“This beautiful book presents 60 of Claude Monet's (French, 1840–1926) original recipes alongside glorious reproductions of his paintings, scenes from his life in Giverny, and stunning pho…

The Monet Cookbook: Recipes from Giverny; By Florence Gentner

“This beautiful book presents 60 of Claude Monet's (French, 1840–1926) original recipes alongside glorious reproductions of his paintings, scenes from his life in Giverny, and stunning photographs. It is well known that Monet was a gourmand as well as an artistic genius. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes and notes about what he ate and with whom he shared his meals.”


Le Steal ($30 and under)

Monet Waterlilies Sketchbook; $15 ”Unleash your inner artist with this sketchbook featuring Claude Monet's (French, 1840–1926) beloved Water Lilies. The painting, now in The Met collection, one of four water lily pictures that Monet finished, signed…

Monet Waterlilies Sketchbook; $15
”Unleash your inner artist with this sketchbook featuring Claude Monet's (French, 1840–1926) beloved Water Lilies. The painting, now in The Met collection, one of four water lily pictures that Monet finished, signed, and sold in 1919. Today, his water lily paintings are among the most recognized and adored works of art in the world.”


Floral Impressions Face Masks; $25 (Set of 2) ”This is not an FDA-approved product. This product makes no claims of antimicrobial protection, antiviral protection, particulate filtration, or infection prevention or reduction. This product is not int…

Floral Impressions Face Masks; $25 (Set of 2)
”This is not an FDA-approved product. This product makes no claims of antimicrobial protection, antiviral protection, particulate filtration, or infection prevention or reduction. This product is not intended for use in a medical setting.”


Degas Dancer Coasters; $15 ”Artist Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917) found a ready source of inspiration in the ballet dancers of the Paris Opéra, a subject he returned to throughout his career. Our cork-backed coasters showcase details from four of h…

Degas Dancer Coasters; $15
”Artist Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917) found a ready source of inspiration in the ballet dancers of the Paris Opéra, a subject he returned to throughout his career. Our cork-backed coasters showcase details from four of his works in The Met collection: The Dance Class, 1874; Dancers Practicing at the Barre, 1877; Dancer, ca. 1880; and Dancers, Pink and Green, ca. 1890.”


The Kiss, Rodin Mini Sculpture; $28 ”Like his famous The Thinker, The Kiss is taken from The Gates of Hell, Auguste Rodin's (French, 1840–1917) magnum opus. It was originally based on the figures Paolo and Francesca from Dante's Inferno, who were ba…

The Kiss, Rodin Mini Sculpture; $28
”Like his famous The Thinker, The Kiss is taken from The Gates of Hell, Auguste Rodin's (French, 1840–1917) magnum opus. It was originally based on the figures Paolo and Francesca from Dante's Inferno, who were banished to Hell for eternity because they kissed after Francesca had married Paolo's brother. Sensual but also radiating a deep and sincere love, The Kiss, recalled by this resin mini sculpture, has remained one of Rodin’s most popular works to this day.”


Degas: Painter of Ballerinas; $19.95 ”Through Edgar Degas's (French, 1834–1917) beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of t…

Degas: Painter of Ballerinas; $19.95
”Through Edgar Degas's (French, 1834–1917) beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer's journey from novice to prima ballerina. Observing young students, Degas drew their poses again and again, determined to achieve perfection. The book includes a brief biography of his life, endnotes, bibliography, where to see his paintings, and an index.”


French Impressionist Gardens Notecards; $25 ”The emergence of the Impressionist movement in France during the late 19th century coincided with a significant transformation to the physical landscape of Paris and its surroundings, as a revolution in t…

French Impressionist Gardens Notecards; $25
”The emergence of the Impressionist movement in France during the late 19th century coincided with a significant transformation to the physical landscape of Paris and its surroundings, as a revolution in the style and nature of public parks took place and a renewed interest in horticulture and gardening emerged. Collected here are 36 notecards showcasing 12 works by artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Auguste Renoir, and more, all from The Met collection.”


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Nöel | 5 French Holiday Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

Christmas is just around the corner, and chances are you’ve already started decorating your Sapin de Nöel. Whether you like to go traditional with white lights and silver bells, old school with tinsel and glitter, or whimsical with funky mementos that tell your own story, now is the perfect time to add a little French flavor to your Christmas tree—and spruce up that Spruce!

From mini Eiffel Towers to delicate croissants, macarons, and baguette figurines, shop these handmade, French-inspired ornaments—all under $30—and many with free shipping for Amazon Prime members, and a discount for Met Museum members.

5 French Holiday Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

5 French Holiday Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

Tower of Macarons Ornament; $16.95

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“Fun and festive novelty tower of macarons ornament. Made of hollow glass decorated with sparkling glitter and sequin accents, this whimsical accent piece perfect for foodies and sweets lovers!”

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Kurt Adler French Glass Ornaments; $35.50 (Set of 3)

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“This Noble Gems ornament from Kurt Adler is a beautiful, intricate way to add to holiday decor to any foodie's Christmas tree. Comes in a Kurt Adler box with a golden S-Hook included, this gift set is ready to be wrapped! Hanging from a string, also comes with gold S-Hook for hanging. Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.”

5 French Holiday Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

Glass Blown French Baguette Ornament; $17.50

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“Old World Christmas offers the most extensive and best-loved collection with over 1,400 proprietary designs in styles ranging from traditional to whimsical. Each figurative glass ornament is hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques from the 1800s. Molten glass is mouth blown into finely carved molds, before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. The ornaments are then hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.”

5 French Holiday Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

French Floral Shoe Ornament; $28

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“The original shoes recalled by our sassy ornament were made in 1954 by Roger Vivier for the House of Dior. Richly embellished with beads and teardrop-shaped pendants, the stunning silk shoes illustrate Vivier's extraordinary talent for designing bejeweled, elegantly sculptural shoes—first for Dior and then under his own label. A Met holiday tradition since 1997, this limited-edition ornament celebrates the spirited style of fashionable shoes in The Costume Institute.”

White Tea Set Ornaments; $30 (Set of 5)

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“It's tea time this season, with four white floral teacups and saucers— and a matching teapot—to hang on your tree. Evoking the charm and romance of 19th-century France, our miniature tea-service ornaments celebrate details in an album of porcelain designs in The Met collection. The album, by an unknown artist, features 20 pages of watercolor drawings of teacups, teapots, sugar bowls, and creamers.”

5 French Holiday Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

Glass Blown Eiffel Tower Ornament; $21.24

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“Old World Christmas offers the most extensive and best-loved collection with over 1,400 proprietary designs in styles ranging from traditional to whimsical. Each figurative glass ornament is hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques from the 1800s. Molten glass is mouth blown into finely carved molds, before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. The ornaments are then hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.”

Degas Little Dancer Ornament

Degas Little Dancer Ornament; $28

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“This miniature ornament celebrates The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer, the beloved figure by Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). Hang her on your tree—or display her all year long. When the original sculpture was first shown in 1881 at the 6th Impressionist exhibition, the striking portrait of Marie van Goethen was dressed in a fabric tutu, ballet slippers, and a wig of human hair tied in a satin bow. The 1922 cast-bronze edition in The Met collection re-creates the young dancer's jaunty pose.”

Kurt Adler Croissant Ornament

Kurt Adler Croissant Ornament; $22.99

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“This Noble Gems ornament from Kurt Adler is a beautiful, intricate way to add to holiday decor to any foodie's Christmas tree. Comes in a Kurt Adler box with a golden S-Hook included, this gift set is ready to be wrapped! Hanging from a string, also comes with gold S-Hook for hanging. Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.”

Kurt Adler Bon Voyage Suitcase Ornament

Kurt Adler Bon Voyage Suitcase Ornament; $12.35

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“This Noble Gems ornament from Kurt Adler is a beautiful, intricate way to add to holiday decor to any Christmas tree. Comes in a Kurt Adler box with a golden S-Hook included, this gift set is ready to be wrapped! Hanging from a string, also comes with gold S-Hook for hanging. Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.”

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