Wounded Cupid 3D-Scanned Decorative Sculpture
Wounded Cupid is a small mythological drama with an unusually human pause. Seated on a rocky mound threaded with flowers and foliage, the winged child lowers his head as though gathering himself after a hard moment. A sculpted bandage wraps his left forearm, while a quiver, arrows, and a decorative mask gather near his resting hand. His curly hair, tiny wings, and finely modeled features soften the story without making it sentimental. Look closely and the piece keeps offering new details, from the feathered wings to the dove nestled near his feet.
Identified with Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux's Wounded Cupid, the sculpture carries the emotional charge of 19th-century French academic and romantic art into a freestanding object for the home. Its rounded integral base gives the figure a grounded, composed presence, while the organic texture keeps the silhouette lively from every angle. Choose the plaster-look white finish for a clean, gallery-like effect, or the marble-look antiqued finish for a more weathered character. With heights from 15 to 50 cm, it can bring a thoughtful note to a bookshelf or become a more commanding presence on a console, mantel, or display pedestal. This is a piece for rooms that appreciate a little narrative, and for anyone who prefers their decorative objects to have both beauty and a bruised heart.
Viewed at eye level, the lowered head and bandaged arm bring the story back to a child rather than a distant emblem of love. A nearby plain ceramic vessel would echo the rounded forms without competing with the flowers and feathers. The contrast gives the little scene room to unfold, with tenderness and hurt held in the same expression.
Product Details
Subject: Wounded Cupid, a seated winged child sculpture
Material: Resin
Production: Made using 3D scanning data with machine and hand production
Finish Options: Plaster-look white; marble-look antiqued
Dimensions: 15 cm high, 20 cm high, 30 cm high, or 50 cm high
Form: Freestanding sculpture with an integral rounded base
Customization: Custom sizes and finishes available
About the Artist
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux created the original Wounded Cupid, inspired by the tearful smile of his son Charles after an injury. The marble work was exhibited at the Salon in 1874.