Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, A Little Girl Holding Kittens is free to download from SMK. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from SMK" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by SMK. Use the "Download from SMK" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark, published on SMK. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

A Little Girl Holding Kittens

Source: SMK by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark

The A Little Girl Holding Kittens is a free printable 3D model from SMK by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark. Group of statuettes. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: SMK Updated 2026-10-03 License: Public Domain · commercial OK Category: Decor & Art

Tags: sculpture, group of statuettes, classical, art, museum, plaster cast, public domain, smk, decor, ja jerichau i

About this model

Group of statuettes. A plaster cast from the Royal Cast Collection at SMK, the National Gallery of Denmark, 3D scanned by the museum. After the original by J.A. Jerichau (I). The artist's six-year old daughter Marie is tenderly holding three small kittens in her skirt while the mother cat brushes up against her legs. The softly polished marble, the touch of fur against naked skin, and the loving gaze of the child combine to create an image that is both sugary and very sensuous. The Western world does not really begin to take an interest in the experiences of children until the late 18th century. Around the same time the cat comes to be regarded in a more positive light as a true pet rather than a casual and somewhat suspect guest. The small statue by Jerichau is in complete contrast to the…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. A Little Girl Holding Kittens is free to download from SMK. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from SMK" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by SMK, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark.
Who made this model?: Designed by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark, published on SMK. 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.