Sculptuur van Amor en Psyche door Bertel Thorvaldsen, met achter de foto een voorstelling van een man en een half ontklede vrouw in dezelfde houding 1870 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures a sculpture of Amor and Psyche by Bertel Thorvaldsen. The image showcases the sculpture in detail, highlighting its neoclassical style and the intimate embrace between the figures. The inscription "Sculptur und Natur" emphasizes the contrast between the artistic representation and the real world, a theme explored in many 19th-century artworks. This photograph, likely taken as a souvenir or for study purposes, provides a glimpse into the popular fascination with classical sculpture in the late 19th century.