Palais du Louvre et des Tuileries, motifs de décorations tirés des constructions éxécutées au nouveau Louvre et au palais des Tuileries ..., tomes I / II 1850 - 1879

Edouard Baldus’s “Palais du Louvre et des Tuileries, motifs de décorations tirés des constructions éxécutées au nouveau Louvre et au palais des Tuileries” is a collection of photographs documenting the architectural details of the Louvre and Tuileries palaces in Paris, France. Taken between 1850 and 1879, Baldus meticulously captured the intricate sculptures and decorative elements that adorned these iconic buildings. This particular image, a detail of a relief sculpture, showcases the artistry and craftsmanship that went into the construction of the Tuileries Palace. The relief depicts a reclining female figure, likely a goddess or allegory, accompanied by cherubs and symbolic motifs, highlighting the classical influence on French architecture during the 19th century.