Gipsmodel voor een versiering van het Palais du Louvre: "Les Arts et les Sciences" door Jean-Baptiste Revillon c. 1855 - 1857

This is a photograph by Édouard Baldus of a plaster cast of the Louvre Palace’s "Les Arts et les Sciences" ornamentation, which was sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Revillon. The artwork depicts a winged cherub, symbolizing the "Arts and Sciences," surrounded by sculpted foliage and scrolls. The plaster cast was most likely made to document and preserve the intricate detail of the original sculpture, which would have been a significant and prominent feature of the palace. This photograph showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of 19th-century French sculpture and architecture.