Marmeren beeld van een gesluierde vrouw in een hooggesloten jurk met een staf in haar rechterhand. c. 1878 - 1881

This marble sculpture of a veiled woman in a high-necked dress, holding a staff in her right hand, was created by Louis-Emile Durandelle between 1878 and 1881. The sculpture is an example of the neoclassical style, which was popular in France during the 19th century. The woman's pose and drapery are reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, while the delicate details of her face and the staff she holds suggest a more modern sensibility. This sculpture was likely intended for decorative purposes, as indicated by the title "Statues Decoratives" on the photograph. Durandelle's sculpture exemplifies the enduring appeal of classical art and its influence on 19th-century French sculpture.