Gipsmodellen voor een gewelfversiering van het Palais du Louvre door Victor Corbel c. 1855 - 1857

This photograph, taken by renowned French photographer Edouard Baldus, showcases a plaster model for a vault decoration designed by Victor Corbel for the Palais du Louvre. Created between 1855 and 1857, the model depicts a female figure, possibly a mythological goddess, surrounded by intricate floral motifs. Baldus's sharp focus and high-contrast style, characteristic of 19th-century photography, highlight the detailed craftsmanship of Corbel's design, offering a glimpse into the artistic process behind the grand architectural projects of the era.