Tag #Art Nouveau

What were the immediate impacts and significance of Ferdinand Chanut's observatory design upon its submission and exhibition?

In 1904, Ferdinand Chanut, a student at the Paris Academy, submitted a design for an astronomical observatory, "Projet d'observatoire astronomique", which won an award at the Salon des artistes français. The watercolor painting depicts a unique, dome-shaped structure unlike typical observatories of the time, showcasing a blend of minimalist and grandiose design elements.