Gipsmodel voor beeldhouwwerk op het Palais du Louvre: "Le Commerce et l'Agriculture" door Louis Léopold Chambard c. 1855 - 1857

This is a photograph by Edouard Baldus depicting a plaster model for a sculpture titled "Commerce and Agriculture" by Louis Léopold Chambard. The image is in black and white and showcases the intricate details of the model, featuring three cherubs with wings, one of whom holds a cornucopia and another an anchor. It was likely taken between 1855 and 1857 and captures the artistry of the sculpture before its realization in full scale. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a glimpse into the process behind creating monumental sculptures during the mid-19th century in France.