Vloerlantaarn in de vorm van een naakte dame, zij houdt op haar hoofd een kelk vast. c. 1878 - 1881

This photograph by Louis-Emile Durandelle, taken between 1878 and 1881, depicts a street lamp in the form of a nude female figure. The woman holds a lamp atop her head, symbolizing the connection between beauty and illumination. Durandelle's work often focused on the human form and captured the classical aesthetics of the 19th century. The photograph's soft tones and composition further emphasize the sculptural nature of the lamp, highlighting its artistic merit beyond its functional purpose.