Gipsmodellen voor kariatiden op het Palais du Louvre door Francisque Duret c. 1855 - 1857

This 19th-century photograph by Édouard Baldus, taken between 1855 and 1857, depicts a plaster model of Caryatids for the Palais du Louvre. The photograph is notable for its detailed depiction of the sculptures, capturing the intricate details of the figures' drapery and postures. Baldus was a pioneer of architectural photography and his work helped to document the construction and restoration of some of the most significant buildings in Paris, including the Louvre. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the importance of photographic documentation in the study of art and architecture.