TEC4661258: Theatre des Champs Elysees, 13-15 avenue Montaigne in Paris 75008. Architects Les Freres Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret and Henry Van de Velde (1863-1957). Since its construction in 1913, this theatre was perceived as a symbol of French architectural modernity through its classical writing combined with the use of the new concrete. The marble-covered facade incorporates three high reliefs by Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929)., Velde, Henry van de (1863-1957), Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Perret, Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images
ITR4755456: The Gaillousty lock on the Canal du Midi, France. Photography 2002. At 60 years old, under Louis XIV, engineer Pierre Paul Riquet embarks on an extraordinary adventure, connecting the Garonne to the Mediterranean with the technical and topographical means of the 18th century. The Midi Canal will take 15 years of work to dig and feed a 240 km long artificial stream. / Bridgeman Images