Kleine kopie van Heinrich Danneckers beeld 'Ariadne auf dem Panther' 1845 - 1855

This small, salt print photograph by Eduard Isaac Asser, made between 1845 and 1855, captures a copy of Heinrich Dannecker's sculpture "Ariadne auf dem Panther". This intimate, close-up portrait captures the figure of Ariadne in relief, emphasizing the soft contours of her draped form as she sits atop the panther. Asser's work showcases the early development of photography and its application to art documentation. "Kleine kopie van Heinrich Danneckers beeld 'Ariadne auf dem Panther'" demonstrates the nascent use of photography to explore the art of sculpture.