Benjamin Franklin at the MET, New York
Source: MyMiniFactory by isaac budmen
The Benjamin Franklin at the MET, New York is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by isaac budmen. Houdon's bust of Franklin was the first of his canonical portraits of leading figures in American history, among them Washington, Jefferson, John Paul Jones, the Marquis de. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Houdon's bust of Franklin was the first of his canonical portraits of leading figures in American history, among them Washington, Jefferson, John Paul Jones, the Marquis de Lafayette and Robert Fulton (1989.329). This marble, which follows the format of the original terracotta, captures those aspects of Franklin's somewhat sly persona, which so fascinated French society during his nine years in Paris (1776–85) representing the newly independent United States. His natural unpowdered hair, simple Quaker suits, and benign wit all stood in sharp contrast to the norms of diplomatic circles in which Franklin moved. Franklin's celebrity attracted fashionable hostesses and crowds in the street alike and his image was widely disseminated by the leading artists of the time. Houdon himself produced n…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Benjamin Franklin at the MET, New York is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by isaac budmen.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by isaac budmen, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
