Gipsmodellen voor een versiering van het Palais du Louvre door Leprêtre c. 1855 - 1857

This 19th-century photograph, taken by Edouard Baldus, captures a plaster model for a decorative element of the Palais du Louvre in Paris. The detail features a central motif of a cherub holding onto a leafy branch, framed by intricately carved foliage and a roundel at the top. This work showcases Baldus's mastery of architectural photography, highlighting the intricate details of the design, and offering a glimpse into the grand scale of the Louvre's renovation.