Sir Walter Scott at The National Portrait Gallery, London

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Sir Walter Scott, a renowned poet and novelist, was the first Baronet of his name who lived from 1771 to 1832. Chantrey's admiration for Scott led him to request that he pose for a sculpture, an honour that Chantrey himself described as the only time he ever asked a famous person to sit for him. The original bust was completed in 1820 and presented to Scott in 1828 as a token of respect. Those who lived during Scott's time considered it a fine and humorous likeness, while Scott was particularly impressed by Chantrey's use of modern details such as the tartan cloak which updated classical tradition without crossing the timeless boundaries required for a portrait carved from marble. This replica was sculpted out of marble in 1841 by an unknown artist after Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841). This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where anyone can contribute interesting items and help build this digital collection.