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n. - French architect who was among the first to use metal construction successfully (1801-1875).

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  • Labrouste was not alone in his efforts; but Duban and Constant Dufeux seconded him with genius and energy.
  • Labrouste, on his return to Paris, in 1830, surprised the grave professors of the Academy, Le Bas, Baltard, and the rest, by presenting to them, as the result of his...
  • It was in vain that poor Labrouste upheld the accuracy of his work, and reminded the Academy that among the Roman models no instance had been found of a Doric corner, --...
  • The Néo-Grec movement already referred to, initiated by Duc, Duban, and Labrouste about 1830, aimed only to introduce into modern design the spirit and refinement, the...
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