A Scots Girl at The Scottish National Gallery, Scotland

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The model for this bust was Ada Mary Barclay, daughter of John Maclaren Barclay, a renowned Perth-born society portraitist. Barclay's own artistic talents flourished later in life as she developed into a skilled picture restorer and painter of landscapes and portraits, showcasing her work at the Royal Scottish Academy from 1876 to 1886 before relocating to India. Brodie, who presented this bust at the Academy in 1870, emerged as the most prolific Scottish portrait and monumental sculptor of his time. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can get involved.