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Empire

Style inspired by the civilization of ancient Rome and introduced to celebrate the empire of Napoleon I, circa 1804-1815. It typically features such motifs as palmettes, winged lions, and sphinxes. The Second Empire style refers to the revival of neo-classicism during the reign of Napoleon III (1852-1870. )

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