Reproductie van La Nuit door Gustave Doré c. 1874 - 1879

This black and white photograph, *Reproductie van La Nuit door Gustave Doré*, is a reproduction of a sculpture titled *La Nuit* ("The Night") by French artist Charles Michelez (1817-1883), created sometime between 1874 and 1879. The photograph shows a detailed view of the sculpture, a female figure holding a crown of stars above her head while standing upon a crescent moon adorned with cherubs. Michelez's *La Nuit* is a fine example of 19th-century French sculpture, capturing the spirit of Romanticism and the influence of the mythological theme of Night. The photograph is a testament to the precision and artistry of Michelez's work, and it's a testament to the power of sculpture to depict abstract concepts like night.