The Elements (Furnishing Fabric), Munster, c. 1810. Vulcan at his forge representing Fire; sea goddess on a shell pulled by dolphins representing Water; chariot pulled by peacocks representing Air; male god surrounded by fruit and vegetables representing Earth. Designed by Bonaventure M. Lebert, manufactured by Hartmann et Fils.

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Size: 4960px × 4163px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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