Gipsmodel voor het fronton van twee deuren van het Palais du Louvre door Pierre Edouard Charrier c. 1855 - 1857

This photograph, taken by Edouard Baldus in the mid-19th century, captures a plaster model of a sculpted pediment, designed by Pierre Edouard Charrier. The model, which depicts a cherub with wings, is a detail of the Palais du Louvre, one of the most famous palaces in Paris. The photograph is a great example of the type of work Baldus was known for, photographing architectural details with exceptional clarity and detail. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricacies of 19th-century architectural design and provides insight into the process of creating grand structures.