Baroness Sipiere at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen

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This sculpture is a masterpiece by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, whose work was heavily influenced by the renowned Florentine sculptor Antonio Rossellino during the 15th century. It's likely that Carpeaux encountered this iconic Renaissance artist in the 1850s when he traveled to Italy as a recipient of the prestigious Prix de Rome. The bust of Baroness Sipiere is more than just a surface-level depiction of a fashionable lady from the era - it's a deep dive into her inner world, capturing the subtle nuances of good humor behind her smile and kindness in her eyes. Each detail of this sculpture is sensitively rendered, much like Carpeaux's exquisite charcoal drawings. It would be unfair to label his work as "solely realistic and decorative . . . and uninteresting," as Epstein did - this piece stands on its own merit as a stunning example of the artist's skill. This sculpture is part of an extensive collection of works by Carpeaux housed in the magnificent Ny Carlsberg Glyptothek museum in Copenhagen, founded by Carl Jacobsen, a renowned collector from 1870 to 1914 who had a deep appreciation for both Carpeaux and Rodin. In fact, he left behind the largest collection of French sculpture outside Paris during his time. This object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking initiative launched by MyMiniFactory that's creating a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and if you have unique items lying around that you'd like to contribute, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn more about how you can join in.