This 3D-printed Museum Replica faithfully reproduces Antonio Canova’s 1816 neoclassical marble sculpture Terpsichore Lyran, a life-size depiction of the Muse of lyric poetry. The original, carved in white marble and measuring 177.5 × 78.1 × 61 cm, exemplifies Canova’s mastery of idealized beauty, harmonious proportions, polished surfaces, and serene grace. The figure stands in contrapposto beside a column bearing the inscription “Terpsichore Lyran,” a lyre, and a caduceus, embodying timeless inspiration through music, poetry, and eloquence.
The replica captures the essential form, pose, drapery, and attributes of the original while adapting to modern additive manufacturing and casting processes.
Available materials for the Terpsichore Lyran:
– White Nylon
Polished finish for a smooth tactile surface. The most economical option, suitable for detailed reproduction with a clean, matte appearance.
– Black Nylon
Post-printing Color Touch treatment provides resistance to scratching, rubbing, and external conditions. Delivers uniform, stable color across production batches, ensuring consistency for multiple identical pieces.
– Bronze, Gold Plated Brass, White Rhodium Plated Brass
Produced via lost-wax casting from a 3D-printed wax master model. Liquid metal is injected into a plaster mold, resulting in solid, high-fidelity metal parts with an elegant, refined finish. These materials achieve a premium, classical appearance reminiscent of traditional bronze and precious-metal sculpture.
More about the materials: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/
Replica Measurements (Nylon): 5.4 × 12 cm (2.13 × 4.72 in)
Replica Measurements (Metals): 2.3 × 5 cm (0.91 × 1.97 in)
Due to production constraints in the selected materials, objects exceeding maximum build dimensions are reproduced at a reduced scale compared to the original. In such cases, hollowing may be applied to the interior structure to reduce material usage and lower the final price, without compromising external detail or structural integrity.
