Le Nouvel Opéra de Paris: Sculpture Ornementale (The New Paris Opera: Ornamental Sculpture)

Louis-Émile Durandelle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cover with complex, swirling shapes and organic lines. The design is abstract, with a mottled pattern resembling a tangled forest floor of fallen leaves or the intricate grain of a wood surface. On the left-hand side, there is a solid, deep red strip that contrasts with the diverse assortment of colors and forms.