Gustave Eiffel, Bronze memorial at Eiffel Tower, France.
This bust is a bronze sculpture with gold leaf coating, positioned at the base of the iron tower. Dates inscribed on its surface mark the engineer's birth and death years.
The bust was completed in 1929 as a tribute to the engineer's technical accomplishments. It was created by leading architects of that era who shaped modern French design.
The bust represents French engineering achievement at one of the world's most recognized structures. Its placement at the base of the tower creates a direct link between the engineer and his most famous creation.
The sculpture sits at one of the tower's pillars and is easy to spot when you arrive at the site. The best views come when sunlight hits the gilded surface from different angles throughout the day.
The gold leaf coating was added to enhance the durability and visual impact of the bronze underneath. This material combination makes it one of the few gilded sculptures dedicated to an engineer in the city.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1929
Architects: Auguste Perret, André Granet
Creator: Antoine Bourdelle
Made from material: bronze, gold leaf
GPS coordinates: 48.85873,2.29449
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15
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