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The 1 Most Famous Eugène Viollet-le-Duc Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Eugène Viollet-le-Duc left, the most famous is The Banquet of the Ladies in the Salle de Spectacle of the Tuileries (Balls of 1835) (1835), in the collection of the Carnavalet Museum, Paris. Our catalog holds 1 works by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc; the gallery has kept the 1 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1814 – 1879, former 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Most works: Carnavalet Museum
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 1 | The Banquet of the Ladies in the Salle de Spectacle of the Tuileries (Balls of 1835) |
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc year by year: the originals that define each
1835 is the year of every dated Eugène Viollet-le-Duc work in this selection: here they are, ranked by fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
1835
The Banquet of the Ladies in the Salle de Spectacle of the Tuileries (Balls of 1835)
Age 21
1 work this year
Collectors' questions about Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's paintings
Which work is Eugène Viollet-le-Duc most famous for?Reveal the answer
The Banquet of the Ladies in the Salle de Spectacle of the Tuileries (Balls of 1835) (1835).
What age was Eugène Viollet-le-Duc when The Banquet of the Ladies in the Salle de Spectacle of the Tuileries (Balls of 1835) was made?Reveal the answer
21 years old: The Banquet of the Ladies in the Salle de Spectacle of the Tuileries (Balls of 1835) dates from 1835, and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was born in 1814.
How many paintings did Eugène Viollet-le-Duc leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
In which museums do Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Carnavalet Museum (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc: life and work
An Architect of Restoration
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was a French architect and author. He is recognized for his restoration of prominent medieval landmarks in France, including Notre-Dame de Paris, the Basilica of Saint Denis, Mont Saint-Michel, Sainte-Chapelle, and the medieval walls of Carcassonne.
His architectural work involved various projects such as:
- The restoration of the Vézelay Abbey
- Work on the Château de Vincennes
- The restoration of the Château de Pierrefonds
- The restoration of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse
Architectural Theory and Writing
As an author, Viollet-le-Duc produced over 100 publications regarding architecture, decoration, history, and archaeology. His notable works include the Dictionary of French Architecture from 11th to 16th Century and Entretiens sur l'architecture.
His writings focused on several key areas:
- The relationship between form and function in architecture
- The use of iron and other new materials
- Detailed studies of medieval and Renaissance buildings
- The geological and geographical research of the Alps around Mont Blanc