Gipsmodellen voor beeldhouwwerken op het Palais du Louvre: links "L'Architecture" door Jean-Joseph Perraud en rechts "Amazone" door Emile Seurre c. 1855 - 1857

Edouard Baldus, a prominent French photographer, captured these plaster models for sculptures intended for the Palais du Louvre in Paris. The photograph, taken between 1855 and 1857, showcases two distinct figures: "L'Architecture," sculpted by Jean-Joseph Perraud, and "Amazone," sculpted by Emile Seurre. Baldus's photograph highlights the intricate details of these plaster models, providing a glimpse into the preparatory stages of monumental sculpture. It demonstrates the use of photography as a tool for documentation and inspiration in the artistic process. "Gipsmodellen voor beeldhouwwerken op het Palais du Louvre" is a valuable historical record of artistic creation, showcasing the collaboration between sculptors, photographers, and architects in the 19th century.