Ornamental Sculpture from the Paris Opera House (Column Detail)

1865/1874

Louis-Émile Durandelle

Associated Names
Louis-Émile Durandelle

Artist, French, 1839 - 1917

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and David Robinson

  • 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.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.35.7

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: 29; lower center: LE NOUVEL OPERA DE PARIS / SCULPTURE ORNEMENTALE / DUCHER et Cie., Editeurs. / Durandelle, Photographe

Wikidata ID

Q64157604

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