How an Obelisk was Erected in Front of a TempleJean-Nicolas Huyot (December 25, 1780 - August 2, 184
How an Obelisk was Erected in Front of a TempleJean-Nicolas Huyot (December 25, 1780 - August 2, 1840) was a French architect, best known for his 1823 continuation of work on the Arc de Triomphe from the plans of Jean Chalgrin. Following his study in Rome, between 1817 and 1821 he traveled in Asia Minor, Egypt, and Greece. He developed significant credentials as an antiquarian. During his visit to Egypt he executed many drawings. This one demonstrates his theory of how an obelisk was erected in front of a temple. In 1822 he was elected a member of the Academy of Fine Arts of the Institut de France. He died in 1840 at the age of 59. He bequeathed to the National Library a large collection of drawings and plans. -- source link
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