Sculptuur Les Heures door Jean-Marie Bonnassieux before 1878

This photograph, taken by Charles Michelez before 1878, showcases "Les Heures" (The Hours), a sculpture by Jean-Marie Bonnassieux. The sculpture depicts a group of three female figures symbolizing the passing of time, a common theme in art. The central figure, standing atop a base adorned with intricate carvings, represents the present moment, while the figures flanking her embody the past and future. This work is an example of the detailed realism and classical influences that characterized French sculpture in the 19th century.