The image shows a sculpture of an ornate architectural element with a central oval medallion surrounded by intricately carved floral and vegetal motifs, including flowers, leaves, and fruit. It is crafted from a light-colored stone or plaster material and rests on a wooden support against a dark backdrop. The sculpture's raised, three-dimensional detailing casts shadows, providing a sense of depth and craftsmanship.
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Ornamental Sculpture from the Paris Opera House (Arch Detail)

Louis-Émile Durandelle (French, 1839 - 1917)

1865

Medium
albumen silver print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
image/sheet: 28.2 × 37.9 cm (11 1/8 × 14 15/16 in.) ; mount: 44.7 × 62.8 cm (17 5/8 × 24 3/4 in.) ; overall: 55.88 × 71.12 cm (22 × 28 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line
Gift of Mary and David Robinson
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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