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Ange-Jacques Gabriel

Ange-Jacques Gabriel

Paperback

ArtistsFrench HistoryArchitecture History

ISBN10: 1025273036
ISBN13: 9781025273037
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ange-Jacques Gabriel (1698-1782) is a comprehensive study of the life and career of one of the most influential architects in French history. Serving as the Premier Architecte du Roi under King Louis XV, Gabriel's work represents the height of the French Neoclassical movement, marking a transition from the ornate Rococo style to a more restrained and symmetrical aesthetic. This work by H. Bartle Cox explores Gabriel's profound impact on the Parisian landscape and the development of the so-called Louis XV style.

The text delves into the architectural achievements of the Gabriel dynasty, focusing on Ange-Jacques's masterpieces such as the Place de la Concorde, the École Militaire, and the exquisite Petit Trianon at Versailles. Through a detailed examination of his major projects, the author illustrates how Gabriel balanced grandeur with elegance, creating some of the most iconic structures in France. Ange-Jacques Gabriel (1698-1782) serves as an essential resource for students of architectural history and those interested in the artistic legacy of the 18th century. It highlights the technical skill and artistic vision that allowed Gabriel to define the visual identity of an era.

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