La vérité at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Paris

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This sculpture was crafted by Pierre-Jules Cavelier (Paris, born on August 30, 1814 – died in 1894 Paris) - a renowned French academic sculptor. As the son of a skilled silversmith and furniture maker, Cavelier spent his early years in Paris where he developed a strong foundation for his future career. He was fortunate to have studied under two prominent artists: David d'Angers, a master sculptor, and Paul Delaroche, an accomplished painter. In 1842, Cavelier's remarkable talent earned him the prestigious Prix de Rome with his outstanding plaster statue of Diomedes Entering the Palladium. Following this achievement, he resided at the Villa Medici from 1843 to 1874 where he refined his skills and made significant contributions to the art world. In 1864, Cavelier was appointed as a Professor at the École des beaux-arts, a prestigious institution that played a pivotal role in shaping the artistic careers of many notable artists, including Édouard Lantéri, Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Louis-Ernest Barrias, Eugène Guillaume, Alfred Gilbert from Britain, and George Grey Barnard from America. Under Cavelier's guidance, these talented individuals honed their skills and went on to achieve great success in the art world. This object is part of a groundbreaking initiative called "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit project introduced by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a vast digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. This incredible resource is made possible through the collective efforts of an open-source community. If you have unique items in your surroundings that you'd like to contribute to this project, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn more about how you can participate and help shape this digital treasure trove.