Jean-Antoine-Gabriel Davioud (French:[ʒɑ̃ɑ̃twanɡabʁijɛldavju]; 30 October 1824 – 6 April 1881) was a French architect. He worked closely with Baron Haussmann on the transformation of Paris under Napoleon III during the Second Empire. Davioud is remembered for his contributions to architecture (e.g. the two theaters on the place du Châtelet and the city hall of the 19th arrondissement), parks (e.g. the Pré Catelan garden and the square des Batignolles) and urban amenities (fountains, pavilions, benches and kiosks). These contributions now form an integral part of the style of Haussmann's Paris.
The two theaters in central Paris designed by Davioud
Davioud was born in Paris and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts under Léon Vaudoyer. He won the prestigious Second Grand Prix de Rome. In 1843, he began working in the planning department of the municipal government of Paris. First, he served as an assistant inspector and later was promoted to inspector general for architectural works. In 1855, he became chief architect for the city’s parks and public spaces, where he worked with Adolphe Alphand (e.g. on the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes).[1]
In November 1851, Davioud was asked to execute drawings of the façades of 80 of the 250 buildings that were to be demolished under Haussmann’s plans to extend the rue de Rivoli in central Paris. The demolitions were to begin in early 1852. This left only 60 days for Davioud to complete his drawings, which were to be colorized using his notes. He completed the task, but many of these drawings were destroyed when the Hôtel de Ville (the town hall) was burned down in 1871 during the Paris Commune. The surviving drawings now form part of the archive of documentation of what Paris looked like before the Haussmannian transformation during the Second Empire.[2]
The Palais du Trocadero, built for the World Fair of 1878Painting with publicity column (colonne Morris) designed by Davioud
Davioud spent his entire career in the planning department of Paris. He was a key member of the team that radically altered the city’s layout and look. As a close associate of the urban planner Baron Haussmann, he designed much of the characteristic Parisian street furniture (benches, pavilions, bandstands, fountains, lampposts, signposts, fences, balustrades and jetties) as well as a number of landmark buildings. His work is noted for its ornamental quality and for its exotic references (e.g. the Moorish influences seen in the Palais du Trocadero).[1] Among his most notable projects are the popular Saint-Michel Fountain in Place Saint-Michel, the old Palais du Trocadéro (built for thé 1878 World Fair, demolished in 1937), the town hall of the nineteenth arrondissement and the two theatres at the Place du Châtelet (the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Théâtre de la Ville.)
In 1868, Davioud succeeded Jacques Landry as mayor of Houlgate, where he stayed until 1871. His mandate was interrupted when he was appointed capitaine du génie during the Franco-Prussian War. Noted for his work in Paris, he built a single villa in Houlgate, La Brise, on the Route de Caumont.
Davioud died in 1881. In 1918, his family donated 600 of his drawings to the General Inspectorate of Technical Services for Architecture. The drawings were subsequently split between the Hôtel de Ville and the pavillon de Bagatelle. Their re-discovery in 1981 by the Library of the Hôtel de Ville helped to reveal Davioud’s major contributions to the city of Paris and rekindled interest in his work.[1]
Selected worksEdit
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Wrought-iron grillwork for the entry gate of the Parc Monceau, Davioud’s ornate gateway and the metal barrier accounted for half of the expense of re-designing the Parc.[3]
^ abc"" L'architecture parisienne doit beaucoup à Gabriel Davioud "". www.paris.fr (in French). Retrieved 2022-04-04.
^Jarassé, Dominique (1989). "A la barbe d'Haussmann". Revue de l'Art. 84 (1): 81–82. doi:10.3406/rvart.1989.347778.
^Disponzio, Joseph (Spring 2017). "Parc Monceau: An Appreciation". Site Lines: A Journal of Place. 12 (2): 12–15. JSTOR 24896576 – via JSTOR.
Adolf K. Placzek, Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects, Collier Macmillan, 1982, page 504.
Structurae entry
Marcel Miocque; Huguette Vernochet; Alain Bertaud; Lise Dassonville-Agron (2001). Houlgate entre mer et campagne. Éditions Charles Corlet. p. 31. ISBN2-85480-976-9.
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Jean Antoine Gabriel Davioud French ʒɑ ɑ twan ɡabʁijɛl davju 30 October 1824 6 April 1881 was a French architect He worked closely with Baron Haussmann on the transformation of Paris under Napoleon III during the Second Empire Davioud is remembered for his contributions to architecture e g the two theaters on the place du Chatelet and the city hall of the 19th arrondissement parks e g the Pre Catelan garden and the square des Batignolles and urban amenities fountains pavilions benches and kiosks These contributions now form an integral part of the style of Haussmann s Paris Contents 1 Biography 2 Selected works 3 Gallery 4 See also 5 ReferencesBiography Edit nbsp The two theaters in central Paris designed by DavioudDavioud was born in Paris and studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under Leon Vaudoyer He won the prestigious Second Grand Prix de Rome In 1843 he began working in the planning department of the municipal government of Paris First he served as an assistant inspector and later was promoted to inspector general for architectural works In 1855 he became chief architect for the city s parks and public spaces where he worked with Adolphe Alphand e g on the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes 1 In November 1851 Davioud was asked to execute drawings of the facades of 80 of the 250 buildings that were to be demolished under Haussmann s plans to extend the rue de Rivoli in central Paris The demolitions were to begin in early 1852 This left only 60 days for Davioud to complete his drawings which were to be colorized using his notes He completed the task but many of these drawings were destroyed when the Hotel de Ville the town hall was burned down in 1871 during the Paris Commune The surviving drawings now form part of the archive of documentation of what Paris looked like before the Haussmannian transformation during the Second Empire 2 nbsp The Palais du Trocadero built for the World Fair of 1878 nbsp Painting with publicity column colonne Morris designed by DavioudDavioud spent his entire career in the planning department of Paris He was a key member of the team that radically altered the city s layout and look As a close associate of the urban planner Baron Haussmann he designed much of the characteristic Parisian street furniture benches pavilions bandstands fountains lampposts signposts fences balustrades and jetties as well as a number of landmark buildings His work is noted for its ornamental quality and for its exotic references e g the Moorish influences seen in the Palais du Trocadero 1 Among his most notable projects are the popular Saint Michel Fountain in Place Saint Michel the old Palais du Trocadero built for the 1878 World Fair demolished in 1937 the town hall of the nineteenth arrondissement and the two theatres at the Place du Chatelet the Theatre du Chatelet and the Theatre de la Ville In 1868 Davioud succeeded Jacques Landry as mayor of Houlgate where he stayed until 1871 His mandate was interrupted when he was appointed capitaine du genie during the Franco Prussian War Noted for his work in Paris he built a single villa in Houlgate La Brise on the Route de Caumont Davioud died in 1881 In 1918 his family donated 600 of his drawings to the General Inspectorate of Technical Services for Architecture The drawings were subsequently split between the Hotel de Ville and the pavillon de Bagatelle Their re discovery in 1981 by the Library of the Hotel de Ville helped to reveal Davioud s major contributions to the city of Paris and rekindled interest in his work 1 Selected works Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gabriel Davioud Le Panorama National now the Theatre du Rond Point created for the Universal Exposition of 1855 Fontaine Saint Michel in the Place Saint Michel with sculptor Henri Alfred Jacquemart 1860 Two theatres at the Place du Chatelet Theatre du Chatelet and Theatre de la Ville 1860 1862 Temple de la Sybille on the Ile du Belvedere Parc des Buttes Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement 1869 Fontaine de l Observatoire and the Avenue de l Observatoire with sculptor Jean Baptiste Carpeaux and others 1873 The Mairie the municipal building in the 19th arrondissement 1876 1878 The former Palais du Trocadero built for the Universal Exposition of 1878 Magasins Reunis in the Place de la Republique Jardin des Champs Elysees Wrought iron grillwork for the entry gate of the Parc Monceau Davioud s ornate gateway and the metal barrier accounted for half of the expense of re designing the Parc 3 Fontaine du Chateau d eau Place Daumesnil 12th arrondissement Entry pavilions for the Bois de Boulogne 16th arrondissement Square des Batignolles 17th arrondissementGallery Edit nbsp City hall of the 19th arrondissement of Paris nbsp The Davioud Pavilion Luxembourg Gardens nbsp Wrought iron entryway to the Parc Monceau nbsp The Saint Michel Fountain nbsp Another view of the Saint Michel Fountain nbsp Rotonde and grotto on the Ile de Reuilly in the Bois de Vincennes nbsp Davioud bench on avenue Henri Martin nbsp Fountain on the Place Francois 1er nbsp Fountain of the 4 Parts of the Worlds at the ObservatorySee also EditNapoleon III style Fountains in Paris History of parks and gardens of ParisReferences Edit a b c L architecture parisienne doit beaucoup a Gabriel Davioud www paris fr in French Retrieved 2022 04 04 Jarasse Dominique 1989 A la barbe d Haussmann Revue de l Art 84 1 81 82 doi 10 3406 rvart 1989 347778 Disponzio Joseph Spring 2017 Parc Monceau An Appreciation Site Lines A Journal of Place 12 2 12 15 JSTOR 24896576 via JSTOR Adolf K Placzek Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architects Collier Macmillan 1982 page 504 Structurae entry Marcel Miocque Huguette Vernochet Alain Bertaud Lise Dassonville Agron 2001 Houlgate entre mer et campagne Editions Charles Corlet p 31 ISBN 2 85480 976 9 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gabriel Davioud amp oldid 1159081997, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
