Narcissus by Ernest Eugene Hiolle Statue Replica
This is a 3D printed replica of Narcissus by Ernest Eugene Hiolle created using a scan of the statue at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille, France. Created in 1868, this plaster sculpture captures the mythological figure of Narcissus and is part of the museum's extensive collection of 19th-century art
This plaster sculpture was designed by Ernest Hiolle during his stay at the Villa Medici. It represents a young boy, Narcissus, whose story is told in the third book of Ovid's "Metamorphoses".
Though he was just a child, a soothsayer predicted to Narcissus' family that he would live a long life as long as he did not see his own reflection. His family therefore hid all the mirrors in the house. As a teen, Narcissus became an arrogant and proud boy, scorning his many would-be suitors.
One day, while hunting in the forest, Narcissus approached a spring. He leant over the water and saw a beautiful young man, with whom he immediately fell in love.
It was, in fact, his own reflection. Narcissus tried to grab him and kiss him, but he could not. Instead, he withered away and died of a broken heart. The poem ends with the disappearance of Narcissus' body and the appearance of a flower in its place, with a yellow centre and white petals: the narcissus.
Hiolle represents the young man beside the water, admiring his reflection. His right hand caresses the surface, as if to brush his lover's cheek. His body is languid, in a graceful pose. Narcissus' face is that of a flawless ephebe. A single detail suggests the young man's gruesome fate; a handful of narcissuses in his hair …
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
8" wide, 4" deep, and 4.5" high. Weighs 4 oz.
Note: Approximate measurements and weight
FEATURES
- Lightweight - Multiple statues can be displayed on floating shelves
- Accurate - Original statue scanned to create replica
- Collectible - Over 25 subjects in our ever-growing library
- 3D Printed - Intersection of technology and art to bring a unique presentation
PRODUCT CARE
Washable in lukewarm soapy water.
3D PRINTING
This is a 3D printed product, so there may be minor defects (rough edges, bumps, etc). I have spent months building my own machines to exact specifications for accuracy and surface quality, and I scrutinize every model very closely. I use only the highest quality filament to ensure colors are vibrant and defects are kept to an absolute minimum for both your item and my machine. Every item in my shop is test printed and checked for not only aesthetics, but also the intended use. If I'm not happy with it, it doesn’t ship. You will get my very best work, which you will find is a cut above the rest!
POLYLACTIC ACID (PLA PLASTIC)
Every item in my shop is made from Polylactic Acid (PLA), which is a non-toxic organic thermo-polymer made from corn starch or sugarcane and is industrially compostable under very specific and expensive conditions. It will not break down if buried or submerged in water and will last for a very, very long time. 3DPD makes every effort to repurpose and transform waste plastics such as support material and failed prints. One example of this is that our PLA waste is ground up into shards and suspended in the filled and premium bust product lines. Additionally, in-house colors such as black make use of a small percentage of waste plastics to recycle them. Anyone that makes the claim that PLA is “eco-friendly” or “biodegradable” is simply misinformed and has copy/pasted the erroneous marketing materials made available by the manufacturers. 3DPD will aspire to reduce, repurpose, recycle, or upcycle its waste streams and prevent as much material as possible from being sent to the landfill, and a portion of your purchase will be used to fund this ongoing research and development.