Joseph Lister, Baron Lister at The National Portrait Gallery, London

Joseph Lister, Baron Lister (1827-1912) was a surgeon who made numerous improvements to surgical technique, most notably renowned for the introduction of antiseptic methods which revolutionised the practice of surgery. This particular sculpture is a bronze copy made in 1922, from an original marble bust of 1913. It was sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock (1847-1922).   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 archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.