Gipsmodel voor beeldhouwwerk op het Palais du Louvre: "La Paix" door Antoine-Louis Barye c. 1855 - 1857

This photograph by Edouard Baldus, taken between 1855 and 1857, is a plaster model for a sculpture intended for the Palais du Louvre. The sculpture, "La Paix" by Antoine-Louis Barye, depicts a powerful male figure holding a young child, symbolizing peace. The image showcases the meticulous detail and craftsmanship of the plaster model, providing a glimpse into the creative process of the renowned sculptor Barye. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Baldus's talent for capturing the essence of sculptures through the medium of photography.