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The Louvre - Richelieu Wing

by Anna Kaser   

Foot from French sculpture

Foot from French sculpture
I am amazed at the detail. Sorry, Corin, if you see this, but I had to post it.
Arm from same French sculpture as foot

Arm from same French sculpture as foot
Another French sculpture

Another French sculpture
The pillow has a floral pattern. How did they do that?
French Sculptures

French Sculptures
I don't know what the story is behind these, I just liked them.
Part of huge statue

Part of huge statue
I think this was from the Mesopotamia wing, but unfortanately I...

Goat sacrifice engraving

Goat sacrifice engraving
I was creeped out by this. A whole bunch of babies and half goat babies are...
Dining Room in Napoleon III Apartments

Dining Room in Napoleon III Apartments
Part of the Richelieu wing, where I spent my morning, is Napoleon III...
Napoleon III Apartments Drawing Room

Napoleon III Apartments Drawing Room
Staircase in Napoleon Apartments

Staircase in Napoleon Apartments
I love twisty staircases.
View from window of Richelieu Wing

View from window of Richelieu Wing
article published 10/12/2006
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Thanks, Anna, I love to visit the Louvre and other museums, yours were unusually interesting! The goat thing is called a "low relief"...type of sculpture..
— Eleanor Robb, October 13, 2006
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