Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine
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Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (pronounced [pjɛʁ frɑ̃swa leɔnaːʁ fɔ̃tɛn]; 20 September 1762 – 10 October 1853) was a French neoclassical architect, interior decorator, designer and artist.
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Born | (1762-09-20)20 September 1762 Pontoise, France |
Died | 10 October 1853(1853-10-10) (aged 91) Paris, France |
Burial place | Père Lachaise |
Other names | Pierre Fontaine |
Education | Instruction by Antoine-François Peyre |
Occupation(s) | Architect, designer, interior decorator, artist |
Known for | Creation of the Directoire style and the Empire style |
Notable work | Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Galerie d'Orléans, Chapelle expiatoire |
Honours | Legion of honor, Prix de Rome |
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In addition to his important contributions to the architecture and interior design of his day, Pierre Fontaine was remarkable for his ability to not only prosper in his architectural career, while also to survive numerous tumultuous regime changes : he maintained his architectural practice from the Consulate to the Second Empire, almost without interruption.