Gipsmodel voor een versiering van het Pavillon Richelieu in het Palais du Louvre c. 1855 - 1857

This plaster model, created by French photographer Édouard Baldus, is a design for a decorative element of the Pavillon Richelieu in the Louvre Museum. The intricate design, dating from around 1855-1857, features a central vase flanked by floral motifs and an elaborate, circular ornament at the top. The plaster model was likely created for a larger project, demonstrating the artistic detail that was used to decorate the Parisian landmark. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the decorative arts of mid-19th century France and the architectural grandeur of the Louvre.