View of the Louvre

Édouard-Denis Baldus

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an architectural structure. The image shows a building with classical design elements such as arched windows, columns, statues, and sculptures on the rooftop. There is scaffolding at the top of the building. The facade is detailed with reliefs and carvings. The setting includes a garden area with bare trees in the foreground. The lighting indicates that the photograph was taken during the daytime, casting long shadows on the building.