Richard Morris Hunt (Noun)
Meaning
United States architect (1827-1895).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Richard Morris Hunt was one of the first American architects to study at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
- Richard Morris Hunt is famous for designing many buildings and monuments in the United States during the 19th century.
- The architectural style of Richard Morris Hunt was greatly influenced by the Beaux-Arts style that he learned while studying in Paris.
- Richard Morris Hunt is perhaps best known for designing the main building of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
- The pedestal for the Statue of Liberty was designed by Richard Morris Hunt and built in 1886.