1907 Galatea by Laurent Marqueste

A 1907 bromide-printed real photo postcard featuring “Galatea” by Laurent Marqueste. This exquisite postcard, photographed and published by Neurdein Frères, showcases the stunning marble sculpture created around 1885. Laurent-Honoré Marqueste, a celebrated French sculptor, crafted this piece in the neo-Baroque Beaux-Arts style. The sculpture beautifully depicts Galatea, the sea nymph from Greek mythology, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus. A perfect addition for collectors of vintage postcards and admirers of historical art.