Gipsmodellen voor een versiering van het Palais du Louvre door Pierre Edouard Charrier c. 1855 - 1857

This calotype photograph by Edouard Baldus captures a plaster model for a decorative element of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, created by Pierre Edouard Charrier. The ornate design features a wreath with a central rosette, a grotesque mask, a letter "N" surrounded by foliage, and a border of interlaced patterns. Baldus, a pioneer of photographic documentation, skillfully captured the intricate details of this architectural masterpiece. The image offers a glimpse into the design process of 19th-century Parisian architecture and showcases the artistic talents of both the sculptor and the photographer.