Gustave Eiffel
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (December 15, 1832 – December 27, 1923; French pronunciation: [efɛl], how to say: /ˈaɪfəl/) was a French structural engineer and architect. He is known for designing the Eiffel Tower. He also designed the armature (supporting framework) for the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, United States.[1][2]
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel | |
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| Born | 15 December 1832 |
| Died | 27 December 1923 (aged 91) Rue Rabelais, Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
Gustave Eiffel Media
The Bordeaux bridge, Eiffel's first major work
Maria Pia Bridge in Porto, Portugal
Interior structural elements of the Statue of Liberty designed by Gustave Eiffel
Koechlin's first drawing for the Eiffel Tower. Note the sketched stack of buildings, with Notre Dame at the bottom, indicating the scale of the proposed tower.
Caricature of Eiffel, published 1887 in Le Temps at the time of "The Artist's Protest"
Illustration of Eiffel's lock design from a contemporary magazine
French engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923).
Edward Moran's 1886 painting, The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, depicts the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty.
Cathedral of San Pedro de Tacna, Peru
References
- ↑ "Gustave Eiffel | French engineer". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ↑ "Alexandre Gustave Eiffel: Magician of Iron". interestingengineering.com. 2017-12-09. Retrieved 2021-07-06.