Gevallen Kariatide in the Fine Art Museum, Brussels, Belgium

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In 1880 Rodin was commissioned to create a monumental portal and set of doors for the Musée des arts décoratifs in Paris, resulting in the creation of 'The Gates of Hell'. This work featured numerous figures in relief that inspired individual sculptures, including this caryatid. An early version of this sculpture was showcased in 1886. Three years later a critic praised it, calling it a "supple little creature" barely eighteen inches high that is regarded by the sculptor and his friends as one of their finest works, with many copies made for them in both marble and bronze. This particular bronze was cast from a plaster mold in 1950. This object forms part of the "Scan The World" initiative, which aims to create a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe that are accessible for free to the public. Launched by MyMiniFactory, Scan The World is an open-source community effort where participants can contribute interesting items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com.