Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, The Wheel of Life at Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" 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 Scan The World, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

The Wheel of Life at Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway 3D printable model by Scan The World

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The Wheel of Life at Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway

Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World

The The Wheel of Life at Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. In the axis further west from the Monolith is a Sundial, completed around 1930, and finally the Wheel of life, modelled in 1933-34. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

In the axis further west from the Monolith is a Sundial, completed around 1930, and finally the Wheel of life, modelled in 1933-34. The wheel is a symbol of eternity and is here executed as a garland of women, children and men holding on to each other. In a sense, this sculpture sums up the dramatic theme of the entire park: Man's journey from cradle to grave, through happiness and grief, through fantasy, hope and wishes of eternity. Clay was Vigeland’s chosen material. In soft clay he could work quickly, and it was therefore an excellent medium for his tremendous energy and inspiration. He would free-hand model the full-scale sculptures based on small three-dimensional sketches. He occasionally used a grid to guide him, as when he sculpted the full size clay model for The Wheel of Life (s…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. The Wheel of Life at Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link 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 Scan The World.
Who made this model?: Designed by Scan The World, 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.