Broken Pierre de Wissant at the Rodin Museum, Paris, France

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Rodin's fascination with ancient Greek and Roman sculpture shines through in this torso and associated components, which often emerged from excavations as incomplete fragments or mineral-encrusted remains. The Torsos clearly demonstrate the artist's conviction that fragmented figures can evoke powerful emotions and aesthetic delight. They also underscore his admiration for Michelangelo. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative spearheaded by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a comprehensive digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, available free to the public. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.