Bust of Eleonora Duse at The Gallery of Modern Art of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy

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Arrigo Minerbi was a renowned Italian sculptor born on February 10th, 1881. He held a special place in the heart of Gabriele D'Annunzio, who commissioned numerous works from him, including "Luisa", a striking portrait of D'Annunzio's mother. Minerbi also crafted the tomb at Pescara Cathedral and the bust of Eleonora Duse, both of which were proudly displayed at the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera. In 1937, he was tasked with creating a set of five bronze doors for Milan Cathedral, depicting the Edict of Constantine. However, Minerbi's work was halted due to racial persecution, and he was forced into hiding at Gavazzana. He eventually returned to complete the project in 1948. This object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Scan the World aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. The project is an open-source community effort, and anyone with interesting items can contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn more about how they can help.