Throughout Rodin's life, the couple constituted a constant source of inspiration through which he could express all the variations of tenderness, passion and sensuality.

The composition of Eternal Idol accentuates the psychological content. The deliberate vertical line by the woman's head and arms is opposed to the slant of the man's body and increases the impression of dependence on her respect.

Height 16 cm, Width 13 cm, Depth 7 cm.