The Pain at The Louvre, Paris

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This marble bust, titled The Pain, is a sculpture by Étienne-Pierre-Adrien Gois, also known as Étienne Gois le père, born January 1, 1731, and passing away on February 3, 1823, a French sculptor. Gois initially studied under the guidance of Étienne Jeaurat before moving to the workshop of Michelangelo Slodtz, where he honed his craft. In 1757, he won the first grand prize for sculpture with a bas-relief depicting Tullie Faisant Enlever Les Morts, a subject that showcased his exceptional skill. The prize money allowed Gois to travel to Rome, where he resided at Palazzo Mancini and executed a bust of The Pain, a work that was presented three years later at the Paris Salon to great acclaim. The artist created this masterpiece while residing at the Académie de France in Rome. Exhibited in Paris at the Salon of 1767, it received widespread admiration from art enthusiasts and critics alike. This piece was part of the pre-revolutionary collection of Disney-English Ffytche, a notable collector of fine arts. Gois drew inspiration for this bust from the competition for the study of expression of passions established by the Royal Academy in Paris just before his departure for Italy. This award showcased a preference for sensitive approaches to artistic subjects and had a profound impact on artists and enthusiasts alike. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world. Scan The World is an open-source community effort that allows anyone with interesting items to contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn more about how they can help.