Charles Garnier

(1825–1898) fransk arkitekt

Charles Garnier (France, 1825–1898) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Charles Garnier belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Charles Garnier was born in Paris and died in Paris. Charles Garnier trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris. The teachers included Hippolyte Le Bas and Jean Antoine Injalbert. Charles Garnier became a member of Académie des beaux-arts. The awards include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome, Royal Gold Medal, and Officer of the Legion of Honour. The students included Joseph Cassien-Bernard and Martha Stettler.

The best-known works include ‘Palais Garnier’ and ‘Nice Observatory’. The catalogue has 6 buildings by Charles Garnier. The dated buildings span the years 1865–1887. The buildings are in Monte Carlo, Bordighera, Quartier de la Chaussée-d'Antin, and Nice. They are in 3 countries. According to Wikidata, buildings by Charles Garnier belong to the ‘Historicism’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Jean-Pierre Barillet-Deschamps, Gabriel Davioud, Gyula Rochlitz, Paul Gallois, and Friedrich von Schmidt.