La sieste at the Louvre, Paris, France

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Denis Foyatier, a renowned French sculptor of neoclassical style, was born on September 21, 1793, in Bussières, Loire, and passed away on November 19, 1863, in Paris. After leaving his farming job, Foyatier continued to create sculptures to fund his education at the School of Drawing in Lyon. The sculpture showcased is La Sieste, intricately carved from marble and displayed proudly at the Musée du Louvre. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this innovative effort, we are building a vast digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access free of charge. Scan The World is an open-source community-driven project that welcomes contributions from individuals who possess interesting items they'd like to share. If you have unique artifacts at your disposal and wish to contribute, please email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this noble endeavor.