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03 — ARTWORK
BRONGNIART, Alexandre-Théodore · 1771 →
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The Hôtel de Montesson, designed by Brogniart c. 1770, was a relatively modest hôtel just east of the Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin, recalling the early work of Boullée. At this building a battery of six smooth pilasters orchestrated an avant-corps of five windows, decorated with garlands and bas-reliefs, topped by a strong cornicea molded horizontal ledge along the top of a building or wall; a decorative molding between wall and roof..
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title = {Elevation of the Garden Façade of the Hôtel de Montesson by BRONGNIART, Alexandre-Théodore},
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date = {2026-09-13},
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