Ornamental Sculpture from the Paris Opera House (Column Fragment)

1865/1874

Louis-Émile Durandelle

Associated Names
Louis-Émile Durandelle

Artist, French, 1839 - 1917

The sculpture is an intricately carved Corinthian column capital. It features acanthus leaves and small floral details as its primary motifs. The capital is crafted from a light-toned material. It reflects detailed craftsmanship and the elegance of classical architectural design. It appears solid and hefty in its construction, with acanthus leaf motifs adding depth and texture. The piece is on a wooden stand against a plain background. This highlights its structural complexity and artistic detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and David Robinson

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 272 × 21.1 cm (107 1/16 × 8 5/16 in.)
    mount: 63 × 44.2 cm (24 13/16 × 17 3/8 in.)
    overall: 71.12 × 55.88 cm (28 × 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.35.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1988

  • Keller, Ulrich. "Durandelle, The Paris Opera, and the Aesthetic of Creativity." Gazette des Beaux-Arts (February 1988), p.109-118.

Inscriptions

all on mount, printed in black ink: upper center: 27; lower center: LE NOUVEL OPERA DE PARIS / SCULPTURE ORNEMENTALE / DUCHER et Cie., Editeurs. / Durandelle, Photographe

Wikidata ID

Q64157603

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