Fallen caryatid with stone at Musée Rodin, Paris, France

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In 1880 Rodin was commissioned to create a massive entrance for the Musée des arts décoratifs in Paris. The monumental doors, known as 'The Gates of Hell', featured numerous figures in relief that would later inspire individual works. One such figure is this caryatid, which has its roots in an early sculpture exhibited in 1886. A critic praised it three years later, saying "this flexible little creature, barely eighteen inches tall, is considered one of the sculptor's finest creations by Rodin and his friends." Many copies of it have been made for them in both marble and bronze. This particular bronze was crafted in 1950 from a plaster cast. This object belongs to "Scan The World," a non-profit project initiated by MyMiniFactory. Scan The World is creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. It's an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.