Relief of an Unidentified Man at the V&A, London

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The identity of the sitter remains a mystery, but the signature of Canova implies that it was a notable work. It may have been a portrait of one of the sculptor's acquaintances, and possibly intended to be part of a larger monumental structure. Upon acquisition, the relief was initially believed to depict Julius Caesar, but further study revealed this theory to be incorrect, as the portrait bears no resemblance to any known depictions of the Emperor. Gallery location: Sculpture, Room 22, The Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries, case WS This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.