Monument to Louis de Cambray-Digny

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This is a plaster model for the marble monument in Florence's iconic Santa Croce. A stunning bas-relief, it serves as both study and definitive model for the intricate elephant sepulchre honoring architect Louis de Cambray-Digny, who met his untimely demise in 1843. One of many high-profile commissions undertaken by Lorenzo Bartolini during the 1840s for Florence's revered church of Santa Croce, this work showcases the artist's exceptional skill and attention to detail. The elegance of the plaster statues seamlessly merges with the vibrant freshness of the flower crown's shaping, a testament to the sculptor's deft touch and precise control over his craft.