Gipsmodel voor beeldhouwwerk op het Palais du Louvre: "L'Abondance" door Eugène Guillaume c. 1855 - 1857

This is a photograph by Edouard Baldus of a plaster model for a sculpture on the Palais du Louvre, "L'Abondance" by Eugène Guillaume. The photo shows a detailed view of the sculpture, which features a central female figure representing Abundance, surrounded by winged figures and putti. This plaster model would have served as a preliminary study for the final sculpture, and the photograph highlights the intricate details of the design. Baldus was known for his architectural photography, and this image captures the grandeur and artistic complexity of the sculpture. This photographic documentation of architectural projects was crucial for communicating ideas and preserving visual records.