Hector Guimard

French, 1867 - 1942

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French architect (1867–1942)

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Set in an outdoor garden, a sculpture with two tall metal arms curve up like stylized tree branches to hold a sign between them, which reads, “METROPOLITAIN.” In this photograph, the sign faces us and fence-like rows of panels extend back from the posts, and across the back to enclose three sides. The panels, posts, and the framework holding the sign are all painted sage green. Each panel has a rounded top with a two-lobed, medallion-like center. The arms of the posts reach above the sign, and each curves up and over a burgundy-red light that hangs down like a flower bud. Three wooden benches sit within the enclosure. The sculpture is set within a garden with tall trees, a grassy lawn, and umbrella-covered café tables and chairs. A silver, metal tree rises in the near distance to our left.
Hector Guimard, An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain, model 1902, fabricated 1902/1913, painted cast iron and bronze, Gift of Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod, 2000.2.1

An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain

Hector Guimard · model 1902, fabricated 1902/1913 · painted cast iron and bronze ·  Accession ID  2000.2.1