The sculptor Ernest Eugene Hiolle (1834-1886) depicts a young man lying gracefully on a rock. His head bowed, in a languid attitude, he admires his reflection while his hand gently touches his reflction. At the foot of the rock, reeds seem to emerge from the water. The artist translates the narcissus dilemma into a very senusal pose: the torment of the soul and the abandonment of the body. The body of the teenager curves and twist - suggesting sensuality, possibly with himself. The hair of Narcissus, flexible and corrugated, is dotted with flowers, daffodils, reminiscent of the fate the gods have reserved for young Adonis.

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.