Le Typhonium villa, Egyptian Revival villa in Wissant, France.
Description
Le Typhonium is a brick and cement villa featuring a monumental gate inspired by the entrance of Denderah temple. The structure sits on elevated terraces that overlook the coastal dunes.
History
The villa was built in 1891 by architect Edmond De Vigne for painters Adrien Demont and Virginie Demont-Breton. An expansion was added in 1911 with decorative relief sculpture.
Culture
The exterior displays Egyptian motifs such as lotus flowers and papyrus decorations that the original owner incorporated into the design. These ornamental elements reflect the period's fascination with Egyptian art and aesthetics.
Practical
The building can be viewed from the outside, with the terraces and facades being the most visible elements. Its location near the dunes offers easy access to the nearby beach and coastal landscape.
Did you know?
The interior Neo-Flemish woodwork decorations were destroyed during World War II, while the exterior Egyptian Revival elements survived intact. This contrast reveals how external and internal design features experienced different fates during the war.
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