Charles Percier was born in 1764 in Paris, France and died in 1838. He was an architect, interior decorator, and furniture designer. He
was one of the most influential people in Empire decoration and furnishing. He, along with architect Pierre Fontaine,
essentially invented the Empire Style. He was the official architect to the court of Napoleon and his main task was the renovation of the
various royal residences. He designed the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, which honored the Battle of Austerlitz, regarded as the greatest
victory achieved by Napoleon. Percier also worked on the Louvre, a museum of art in Paris that under Napoleon, was renamed the
"Musée Napoléon". Under his reign, the collection of art grew through successful military campaigns as art was taken from other
countries through pillaging or treaties.
was one of the most influential people in Empire decoration and furnishing. He, along with architect Pierre Fontaine,
essentially invented the Empire Style. He was the official architect to the court of Napoleon and his main task was the renovation of the
various royal residences. He designed the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, which honored the Battle of Austerlitz, regarded as the greatest
victory achieved by Napoleon. Percier also worked on the Louvre, a museum of art in Paris that under Napoleon, was renamed the
"Musée Napoléon". Under his reign, the collection of art grew through successful military campaigns as art was taken from other
countries through pillaging or treaties.