The sculpture is an architectural element, possibly a capital, with ornate carvings. It features classical motifs like a sculpted scroll on the left and botanical elements such as acanthus leaves and a central pine cone. The sculpture is crafted from a light-colored stone or similar material, providing a polished look. It rests on a wooden platform and showcases meticulous craftsmanship with intricate details.
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Ornamental Sculpture from the Paris Opera House (Column Detail)

Louis-Émile Durandelle (French, 1839 - 1917)

1865/1874

Medium
albumen silver print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
image/sheet: 27.8 × 21 cm (10 15/16 × 8 1/4 in.) ; mount: 60.6 × 44.7 cm (23 7/8 × 17 5/8 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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