Arc de Triomphe coloring pages

Seen straight on, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, becomes a simple, friendly shape: one tall arch, a row of round shields along the top and two sculpted groups of figures on its pillars. Carved panels sit above them, and a rounded bush peeks out at each side. The thick outlines and wide spaces are made for children about 2 to 5. Napoleon ordered the monument in 1806 to honor his army. Give little ones a sandy beige for the stone and let them pick any color they like for the statues.

Here the Arc de Triomphe is drawn at a slight angle, so you can see its front and one side at once. A low chain fence on posts circles the monument, old fashioned lamp posts stand at the edges, and a fan of paving stones spreads toward you. Through the arch, trees and Paris rooftops appear. Soft clouds float above. Kids about 5 to 10 will enjoy the sculpted figures and the patterned vault. The arch stands in the center of a famous roundabout in Paris, France. Try colored pencils in cream and light gray, adding darker gray in the shadows.

Fine lines pick out every carving on this view of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. A long frieze of tiny marching figures runs under the top, framed relief panels decorate each face, and winged sculpture groups stand against the pillars. The vault is filled with rosettes, and the cobblestones in front form wide circles around the monument. Maple leaves frame the upper corners, with lamp posts and a chain fence below. Older kids and adults will find plenty to linger on. Beneath the arch lies France’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Warm gray and ivory pencils give the stone a realistic glow.

Looking up from a cobbled street, you see the Arc de Triomphe crowded with sculpture, rosettes and friezes, while cars circle the paving at its feet. An ornate street lamp towers on the left, leafy branches close in from above, and flowers spill across the bottom corners. Far off on the right, the tip of the Eiffel Tower rises over Paris rooftops. The whole sheet is filled edge to edge, a real project for experienced adult colorists. Twelve avenues meet at the roundabout around this arch in Paris, France. Alcohol markers in muted stone tones with bright accents on the cars work beautifully. Prints on A4 or US Letter.