Second Empire
The style during the presidency and empire of Napoleon III but also affecting Europe and the United States, with the revival of historical styles.
Second Empire
The style during the presidency and empire of Napoleon III but also affecting Europe and the United States, with the revival of historical styles.
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Works of Art
Artists
Charles Garnier, the grand foyer of the Paris Opéra, 1860–75 (photo: Tim Lam, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)