Solitude of the Soul at The Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois

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This stunning marble sculpture was masterfully crafted by Lorado Taft in the early 20th Century. The piece takes center stage at the prestigious Chicago Institute of Art, where it is widely regarded as a powerful work of art in neoclassicism. The figures depicted in the sculpture are only partially freed from the marble, expertly emphasizing the mass and outline of the stone. Lorado Taft himself penned these poignant words on the piece: "The thought is the eternally present fact that however closely we may be thrown together by circumstances... we are unknown to each other." This remarkable object is part of a groundbreaking initiative called "Scan The World," conceived by MyMiniFactory as a non-profit endeavor. Through this project, we're creating a vast digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, making them freely accessible to the public. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where like-minded individuals can contribute their own unique items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to find out how they can join in.