[Table Top Still Life with Model Cathedral and Small Sculptures] 1854 - 1858

This still life photograph by Louis-Rémy Robert, created between 1854 and 1858, showcases a carefully arranged composition of ceramic sculptures and a miniature model of the Houses of Parliament in London, all set on a table top. The piece highlights the delicate craftsmanship of the objects, with the soft lighting emphasizing the form and texture of the porcelain. Robert, a prominent French photographer, was renowned for his exquisite still life work, capturing detail and depth in a manner akin to painting. This photograph, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, represents a fine example of 19th-century photographic art.