Gipsmodel voor een friesversiering op het Palais du Louvre c. 1855 - 1857

This plaster model for a frieze decoration on the Palais du Louvre was created by Edouard Baldus around 1855-1857. It features a grotesque mask surrounded by intricate floral motifs, a style characteristic of the 19th century's fascination with ornamentation. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the detail of the plaster model and showcases Baldus' skill as a photographer and documentarian of architectural design. The work exemplifies the era's architectural revivalism and interest in historical styles, which was influential in shaping the appearance of many 19th-century buildings.