Arc de Triomphe Makers: Architects and Sculptors

Profiles and roles of the Arc’s architects and sculptors.

2/18/2026

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J.-F. Chalgrin: Architect; neoclassical scheme.
J.-N. Huyot: Architect; later phases.
F. Rude: Sculptor; "Marseillaise" relief.

🧑‍🎨 Division of Labor

Architects: massing, proportions, structural clarity.
Sculptors: narrative reliefs, allegory, detail.
Stone masons: execution and durability.

Architects & artists

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Art Historian

As a Paris lover and travel writer, I created this guide to help visitors connect with the Arc’s stories — from triumphal ambition to quiet remembrance.

Arc de Triomphe Makers: Architects and Sculptors

🧑‍🎨 Division of Labor

About the Author

Art Historian

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