Deidre

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Deidre entered Epstein's home in 1939 as a cook and housekeeper, but soon became his model instead. Her tenure lasted about three years until she left around 1942 to marry and move to Australia. Not much else is known about Deidre after that. Epstein created three unique portraits of her - one of them shows just her head and the top of her shoulders. The portrait's large, heavy-lidded eyes and wide cheekbones and mouth are typical of Epstein's work from the 1940s. This portrait was purchased in 1948 from Charles Jackson of Manchester for the Lady Lever Art Gallery's collection, much like the Walker Art Gallery's bust of Albert Einstein. The bronze model dates back to 1942 and is cataloged under LL200 & LS14. This object is part of a digital archive called Scan The World that MyMiniFactory initiated as a non-profit effort. The goal is to make fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe available for free access. Anyone with interesting items can contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to help out.