The Shadow 3D printable model by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark

The Shadow

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The The Shadow is a free printable 3D model from SMK by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark. Statue. 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, statue, classical, art, museum, plaster cast, public domain, smk, decor, niels hansen jacobsen

About this model

Statue. A plaster cast from the Royal Cast Collection at SMK, the National Gallery of Denmark, 3D scanned by the museum. After the original by Niels Hansen Jacobsen. An elongated, seemingly fraying figure with a ravaged face, clutching an hourglass. Stringy and drawn-out like wordless horror and pain. The sculpture depicts death as I myself have experienced it: sneaking invisibly into the body before it makes itself known, ravaging the inside and outside of the body before turning it to dust. Here is no hopeful tale of a light glimpsed at the onset of death. The sculpture is quite a marvel: it depicts death with perfect truth. Paradoxically, it is formed with vibrant dynamism while representing that which destroys life and form. When the artist inaugurated his studio and exhibition venue i…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. The Shadow 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.

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