Baldus, Edouard Denis was hired by the French government in the 1850s to make close-up photographs of the architectural details of the Louvre museum. Little else is known about him and, while he did other photographic work, it remains obscure. Estimated basic value: No Estimate Go to the Next Entry. Go to the Previous Entry. Return to the Entry List. Return to the Homepage. Search for your Interests. Send us your Comments or Questions.