Prodigal Son Sculpture Photogrammetry Scan

This marble statue, called "Prodigal Son," was made by American sculptor George Grey Barnard in 1904-1906. It was later donated to Louisville, KY's Speed Art Museum, where it resides today. Although the statue has full 360-degree access, it is between 20-25 feet tall, so this 3-D model is a partial photogrammetry scan of the statue, as a full scan would require bringing a ladder to the museum. Because of this, the top of the model is incomplete. A more comprehensive scan of the artifact would result in a complete 3-D model without holes. Institutions looking to digitize their collections should consider photogrammetry services, a safe, non-invasive, and cost-effective way to digitize historic artifacts. Learn more at www.johnclere.com.