Viollet Le Duc Eugene 1814 1879 Collection

Viollet-Le-Duc shows a brace, 1873 (illustration)
8683034 Viollet-Le-Duc shows a brace, 1873 (illustration) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Viollet-Le-Duc shows the start of construction, 1873 (illustration)
8683032 Viollet-Le-Duc shows the start of construction, 1873 (illustration) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles, duke of Morny (1811-1865), french emperor NapoleonIII's half-brother, son of Hortense de Beauharnais
1759691 Charles, duke of Morny (1811-1865), french emperor NapoleonIII's half-brother, son of Hortense de Beauharnais

Portrait of the architect Eugene Viollet le Duc (Viollet-le-Duc) (1814-1879). sd. 19th century (engraving)(engraving)
ELD4831483 Portrait of the architect Eugene Viollet le Duc (Viollet-le-Duc) (1814-1879). sd. 19th century (engraving)(engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc at his desk, 19th century (sculpture)
8617824 Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc at his desk, 19th century (sculpture) by Geoffroy-Dechaume, Adolphe Victor (1816-1892); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

Bust of Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc, 19th century (sculpture)
8617823 Bust of Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc, 19th century (sculpture) by Geoffroy-Dechaume, Adolphe Victor (1816-1892); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

La cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, Paris 4. Construction from 1160, rehabilitation by Viollet Le Duc, 19th century
TED4553393 La cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, Paris 4. Construction from 1160, rehabilitation by Viollet Le Duc, 19th century.; (add.info.: La cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, Paris 4)

Caricature of the architect, Eugene Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (colour litho)
1699648 Caricature of the architect, Eugene Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Viollet Le Duc, c. 1870-75 (b / w photo)
2545793 Viollet Le Duc, c.1870-75 (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: Photograph y Nadar (1820-1910)); Photo © CCI

Eugene Viollet Le Duke, c. 1870-1875 (b / w photo)
6437606 Eugene Viollet Le Duke, c.1870-1875 (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Architecture. French architect Eugene Viollet Le Duc)

Eugene Viollet Le Duke, c. 1870-1875 (b / w photo)
6437605 Eugene Viollet Le Duke, c.1870-1875 (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Architecture. French architect Eugene Viollet Le Duc)

Notre-Dame de Paris, view of the facade before Viollet le Ducs restoration (engraving)
6022470 Notre-Dame de Paris, view of the facade before Viollet le Ducs restoration (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the visionary architect and historian, left an indelible mark on French culture. Born in Paris in 1814, he was a true Renaissance man - his passions spanned architecture, art history, literature, and even politics. As a prominent figure of the Second Empire era under Napoleon III's reign (1852-1870), Viollet-le-Duc became renowned for his innovative designs that blended medieval and modern styles. His iconic works include Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral restoration and the Château de Pierrefonds reconstruction project, showcasing his mastery in blending historicism with avant-garde techniques. A prolific writer, he penned influential treatises on architecture and art history, solidifying his reputation as a leading expert of French cultural heritage. Viollet-le-Duc's legacy extends beyond architectural masterpieces; it embodies the essence of France's rich artistic tradition and its enduring spirit.