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Study for the illumination of the Eiffel Tower for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques

Study for the illumination of the Eiffel Tower for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques
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Study for the illumination of the Eiffel Tower for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques
1937
Country: 
France Paris
Accession: 
TD1993.110.2
André Granet Artist
Collection: 
Object
Paintings and Sculpture
World's Fairs and Expositions
Subject: 
World's Fairs and Expositions , Architecture/Architectural Design , Lighting/Lighting Design
Inches 33-1/4 50-1/2, Centimeters 84.5 128.5
Credit Line: 
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University, Miami Beach, Florida, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection
URL: 
TD1993.110.2.JPG
Tags: 
World's Fairs and Expositions~Architecture~Paintings and Sculpture
Gouache on paper rendering depicting lighting of the Eiffel Tower at night; worm's-eye view of the underside of structure illuminated; beams of light emanate from central exterior platform of structure.
Study for the illumination of the Eiffel Tower for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques
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  • Title :     Study for the illumination of the Eiffel Tower for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques
  • Artist:     André Granet Artist
  • Accession:     TD1993.110.2
  • Country:     France Paris
  • Date:     1937
  • Dimensions:     Inches 33-1/4 50-1/2, Centimeters 84.5 128.5
  • Collection:     Object
  • Category:     Paintings and Sculpture
  • Collection Theme:     World's Fairs and Expositions
  • Subject:     World's Fairs and Expositions , Architecture/Architectural Design , Lighting/Lighting Design
  • Credit Line:     The Wolfsonian–Florida International University, Miami Beach, Florida, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection
  • URL:     TD1993.110.2.JPG
  • Tags:     World's Fairs and Expositions~Architecture~Paintings and Sculpture
Description:
Gouache on paper rendering depicting lighting of the Eiffel Tower at night; worm's-eye view of the underside of structure illuminated; beams of light emanate from central exterior platform of structure.
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