An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain
An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain, Art Nouveau entrance in National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, United States
The cast iron structure reaches fourteen feet in height and twelve feet in width, featuring natural plant forms with curvilinear lines.
The French architect Hector Guimard designed 141 metro entrances for Paris between 1900 and 1913, with 86 remaining in their original locations.
The entrance represents a shift in early 1900s industrial design, combining functional transportation infrastructure with decorative architectural elements.
The entrance underwent extensive conservation work in 2008, including corrosion treatment and paint restoration to maintain its intended bronze appearance.
This entrance stands as one of the few original Guimard designs located outside of Paris, acquired through a donation from Robert and Arlene Kogod.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1902
Creator: Hector Guimard
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
Made from material: cast iron, lamp
GPS coordinates: 38.89105,-77.02348
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:55
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