Sir Robert Smirke at The British Museum, London

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This is a marble bust finished in 1845 by sculptor Thomas Campbell; it portrays Sir Robert Smirke. Smirke (October 1, 1780 – April 18, 1867) was an English architect, one of the leaders of Greek Revival architecture, but he also employed other architectural styles. As architect to the Board of Works, he designed numerous major public buildings including the main block and facade of the British Museum; He was a pioneer in the use of concrete foundations. 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 repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source, community-driven effort; if you have intriguing items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.