Victor Hugo at The Rodin Museum, Paris , France

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After Victor Hugo's death in 1885, a monument was dedicated to his memory within the Panthéon as a counterpart to Injalbert's statue of Mirabeau. Rodin was commissioned for this project in 1889. The sculptor chose to represent Victor Hugo in exile, seated among the rugged Guernsey rocks with one arm outstretched as if soothing the waves. This image conveyed both the poet lost in contemplation and the champion of the Republican cause. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort where members contribute interesting items found in their surroundings; if you have something that could be scanned and shared, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.