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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Creator(s)
architect: Charles Percier (French, 1764-1838), architect: Pierre François Fontaine (French, 1762-1853), sculptor: quadriga, ca. 1815, by François-Joseph Bosio, Baron (French, 1768-1845)
Time period
Creation date: 1806-1808
Location
Site: Paris (France)
Cultural context
French
Description
aerial view, the arch, located in front of the Louvre on the site of the former Tuileris Palace, was built between 1806 and 1808 to commemorate Napoleon's military victories of the previous year, 5/28/2010
Work type
Triumphal arch (memorial arch)
Medium
stone
Keywords
Type
Image
Rights
© Alex S. MacLean / Landslides
Access rights
Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only
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