Cupid Disguised as a Shepherd Boy at The Walker Art Gallery, United Kingdom
Source: MyMiniFactory by Oliver Laric
The Cupid Disguised as a Shepherd Boy at The Walker Art Gallery, United Kingdom is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Oliver Laric. John Gibson’s “Cupid Disguised as a Shepherd” serves as a good example of artistic reproduction within the sculptor’s studio. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
John Gibson’s “Cupid Disguised as a Shepherd” serves as a good example of artistic reproduction within the sculptor’s studio. This work was his most popular subject, with at least nine versions commissioned in marble by patrons. Gibson first began working on the subject around 1830, and it was his belief that he had created a new interpretation of the god of love, although the figure was inspired by classical and Renaissance sources. The subject merges classicism with the contemporary taste for sentimentality, and also conveys a sense of theatricality as the god wears a costume to hide his identity. The statue was inspired by the pastoral comedy Aminta (1573) by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso. In this poem the god of love appears disguised as a shepherd so that he can use his arrows to pl…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Cupid Disguised as a Shepherd Boy at The Walker Art Gallery, United Kingdom is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Oliver Laric.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Oliver Laric, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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