Alexandre Gustave Eiffel Collection

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758988 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759051 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681136 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681170 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007
TED4681141 The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007 by Eiffel

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681161 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris
TED4610569 Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.); Photo © Luc Boegly. All rights reserved 2024

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681182 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758999 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681181 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681172 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Eiffel Tower with the Palais de Chaillot in the background, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681158 Eiffel Tower with the Palais de Chaillot in the background, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info)

Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Marius Fontane, Felix Cottu
1761415 Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Marius Fontane, Felix Cottu, Gustave Eiffel and Charles de Lesseps

View of the exhibition of 1900 with Eiffel Tower - in "Figaro illustre", 1900 (photograph)
LSE4087441 View of the exhibition of 1900 with Eiffel Tower - in "Figaro illustre", 1900 (photograph); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007
TED4681143 The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris)

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759003 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758971 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Architecture: view of the Eiffel Tower made by architect Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) in Paris
JEB4961569 Architecture: view of the Eiffel Tower made by architect Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) in Paris.; (add.info.: Architecture)

Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-6-29 - Eiffel Tower, English language, Foreign press - Eiffel
ICA4937152 Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-6-29 - Eiffel Tower, English language, Foreign press - Eiffel; (add.info.: Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch

The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007
TED4681152 The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris)

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759047 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759043 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758989 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759010 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer
JEB4836148 Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758960 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880
1742307 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880; (add.info.: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880); Photo: Tallandier

Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Gustave Eiffel, Felix Cottu
1761414 Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Gustave Eiffel, Felix Cottu, Marius Fontane and Charles de Lesseps

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880)
541112 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880).; (add.info.: His most historic and best-known work is the Eiffel Tower built for the Paris Exposition of 1889)

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880
1747263 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880; (add.info.: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880); Photo: Tallandier

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer, c. 1862 (engraving)
1747787 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer, c. 1862 (engraving); (add.info.: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer); Photo: Tallandier

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Bust of Gustave Eiffel under the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
IMB4874255 Bust of Gustave Eiffel under the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); (add.info.: by Emile Antoine Bourdelle); Photo © Ricardo Demurez/Imagebroker

Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (photo)
STC153095 Construction of the Eiffel Tower, 1888 (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: photo given to Mons)

"(Alexandre) Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French civil engineer, 1889 (cartoon)
UTD4951828 "(Alexandre) Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French civil engineer, 1889 (cartoon) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info)

World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower
1730411 World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris)

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Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the brilliant French engineer behind the iconic Eiffel Tower, was a visionary whose work continues to inspire awe and admiration. Born in Dijon in 1832, Eiffel's passion for engineering led him to create some of the most innovative structures of his time. Eiffel's crowning achievement came in 1889 when he unveiled his masterpiece, the Eiffel Tower, at the World's Fair in Paris. Standing at over 1,000 feet tall, this iron lattice structure became an instant symbol of France and a marvel of modern engineering. But Eiffel's contributions extended far beyond just one landmark. He also designed numerous bridges, viaducts, and railway stations throughout Europe and South America. His use of wrought iron as a building material revolutionized construction techniques and paved the way for skyscrapers and other towering structures. Despite facing criticism from some quarters during his lifetime, Eiffel's legacy endures as a testament to his ingenuity and creativity. Today, visitors from around the world flock to Paris to gaze upon his most famous creation and marvel at its beauty, not just an engineer; he was a true artist who left an indelible mark on architectural history with his groundbreaking designs that continue to captivate us today.