Robert Stewart at The National Portrait Gallery, London

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This marble bust was crafted in 1822 by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841). The sculpture portrays Robert Stewart, the second Marquess of Londonderry (also known as Lord Castlereagh). As Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1789 to 1801 and Leader of the House of Commons from 1812 to 1821, Castlereagh made significant contributions. His tenure as Foreign Secretary from 1812 to 1822 left an indelible mark on history, particularly his role in the Congress of Vienna (1814-15). This bust is one of several replicas of the original commissioned by Castlereagh in 1820, said to be a highly accurate likeness. Chantrey skillfully combined the nudity of classical sculpture with a natural pose to create an exemplary piece of English sculpture, for which he was renowned. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Scan the World aims to build a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world, making them freely accessible to the public. This endeavor is an open-source community effort, inviting individuals to contribute interesting items from their surroundings. If you have something worthwhile to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.