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Chateau de Pierrefonds, Oise: view of the castle during its reconstruction

RIBA Ref No RIBA13565
Architect/DesignerViollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-1879)
Artist/PhotographerCundall Downes & Co.
CountryFrance
CityPierrefonds
Subject Date1407
Image Date1860
ViewExterior
StyleMedieval
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceLS 20724
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectConstruction sites ; Villages ; Castles ; Palaces ; Restoration ; Scaffolding
NOTES: In the 12th century, a castle was built on this site. From 1393 to 1407 the castle was rebuilt for Louis d'Orleans by the court architect, Jean le Noir. It was abandoned in the 17th century and remained a 'romantic ruin' until Viollet-le-Duc undertook its restoration in 1857. The reconstruction was never completed since the works were halted in 1881.
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