Gustave Eiffel, Bronze memorial at Eiffel Tower, France.
The bronze bust created by Antoine Bourdelle presents Gustave Eiffel with specific details marking the years 1832 to 1923 on its surface.
The sculpture, completed in 1929, was designed by architects Auguste Perret and André Granet to commemorate the engineering achievements of Gustave Eiffel.
Located at the northern pillar of the Eiffel Tower, this memorial represents French engineering excellence through its detailed craftsmanship and gilded bronze finish.
Visitors can find the bust near the entrance of the Eiffel Tower, making it a starting point for exploration of the monument.
The memorial combines both bronze and gold leaf materials, creating a lasting tribute to the engineer who revolutionized structural design methods.
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: June 23, 2025 09:58
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