Emperor Napoleon Iii Collection (#5)

A Duel to the Death, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Duel to the Death, 1870. France, represented by Napoleon III (left) prepares to battle with Prussia, represented by Wilhelm I of Prussia, as Britannia attempts to mediate

Renewing The Lease, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Renewing The Lease, 1870. Madame La France, in the costume of the upper class matron, reads over some papers presented to her by Emperor Napoleon

From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences. ), 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences.), 1869. In November 1869 the Suez Canal was formally opened

A Perilous Passage, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Perilous Passage, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time. He had introduced a number of measures to try and calm the situation

Destiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
Destiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time

Le Duel a Mort, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Le Duel a Mort, 1869. In an effort to stem the rising tide of his unpopularity, Napoleon III had relaxed press censorship in France

Easing The Curb, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Easing The Curb, 1869. This cartoon depicts Napoleon easing the curb on the horse to allow its smoother handling and easier passage. Emperor Napoleon III was having difficulties at home

Turkey and Grease, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Turkey and Grease, 1869. At the end of December 1868, there was a divergence of opinion between Greece and Turkey that threatened to lead to armed conflict

Viva La Libertad, 1868. Artist: John Tenniel
Viva La Libertad, 1868. In September 1868, Queen Isabella of Spain fled her country after the outbreak of revolution and the defeat of her troops by Serrano

The Water Babies, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Water Babies, 1865. Mrs Britannia turns to Madam France and comments Delightful to See the Children such Good Friends, Dear, Isn t it

The Green-Backed Monster, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Green-Backed Monster, 1865. Iago exclaims O, You are Well Tuned Now! But I ll set Down the Pegs that Make this Music. from Othelllo

The Golden Wedding; or, Fifty Years Jubilee of Peace, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Golden Wedding; or, Fifty Years Jubilee of Peace, 1865. This Jubilee is celebrated by Punch and shows, left to right, John Bull, Napoleon III, France and Britannia

Relieving Guard at The Vatican, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Relieving Guard at The Vatican, 1864. France says to Italy: You mustn t let nobody outside annoy the Party inside; and you musn t let the Party inside annoy nobody Outside

Taking The Doctors Advice, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
Taking The Doctors Advice, 1863. Napoleon III had long had his French fingers in a variety of different European pies. At the beginning of November 1863

Tear em At The Tuileries, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
Tear em At The Tuileries, 1863. Eugenie says: Ah, Mon Cher Louis! Pray Don t Cram The Poor Little Fellow Any More; It is Positively Cruel

A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Artist: John Tenniel
A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Mr. Punch says: Surely, My Dear Emperor, You Cannot Doubt Which is The Right Man for Italy. This cartoon refers to Garibaldis plan to conquer Rome

A Sensible Move. 1860. Napoleon III giving John Bull, the representative of the British people, the key to the door of France, remarking There, M sieur Bool! No more nonsense about Passports

The Eldest Son of the Church, 1860. This cartoon shows Pope Pius IX staring out over the bedclothes at the French Emperor, Napoleon III

Injured Innocence and his Billet-Doo, 1860. Napoleon III as a wolf in sheeps clothing. Savoy and Nice, lambs to the slaughter, hang in a string bag

An Uncommonly Civil War, 1860. Mr Bull says: Allow me, my Dear Emperor, to Introduce your Notice these Beautiful Diamonds!

The Next Invasion, 1860. Landing of ther French (Light Wines) and Discomfiture of Old General Beer. Earlier in February, England and France had committed themselves to the Treaty of Commerce

The True Lovers Knot, 1860. This cartoon depicts Louis Napoleon and Britannia. They are bound by the French ribbon of the Treaty of Commerce which was confirmed in February 1860

The Royal Visit to Cherbourg Anticipated, 1858. The Emperor Napoleon III speaking to Queen Victoria A fine gun, Your Majesty. Queen Victoria replying Yes! Exactly like a number we have at Woolwich

Beggar my Neighbour, 1861. Napoleon III, in a game of cards with Palmerston, has laid what he believes to be a trump in the shape of the French ship La Gloire

The Last Act of the Italian Drama, 1861. The final act of the ongoing problems surrounding the unification of Italy. King Victor Emmanuel II on the left and Napoleon on the right

Notice to Quit, 1861. Pope Pius IX, dressed as a cook with her papal crown partially hidden by a large mob cap, is being given notice by the master of the house, Louis Napoleon

A Christmas Tree for the young French Prince, 1859. Mr Punch There, my dear, put away that nasty thing, and plant this. Mr Punch reflects the mood of the people when he expresses his fears about

Bow-Wow!!, 1859. Rumours of the invasion of Britain by France abounded. The French press reported extensively that Britain was in fact preparing to take the offensive

Guy Fawkes for 1859, 1859. Victor Emmanuel of Italy on the left, and Napoleon III on the right, preparing to burn Pope Pius IX on a bonfire

A Hint to Louis Napoleon, 1859. The Pope has threatened to Excommunicate the Emperor Napoleon - French Paper. Napoleons reponse to the threat of excommunication as he jams the popes crown down over

The Emperor unveiling Italian Liberty, 1859. Here, upon a plinth labelled Liberty, Louis Napoleon unveils a crude statue of his cousin Plon-Plon

An Unpleasant Neighbour, 1859. Mr Bull, Here have I got to pay double insurance, all along of your confounded fireworks!. John Bull presenting a bill to Napoleon III for the 9d in the pound income

The First Lesson!, 1859. Not so Bad for a Beginner! In this cartoon, Liberty in the role of a schoolmistress helps a childish Napoleon III to write the word Amnesty on the blackboard

Free Italy (?), 1859. This cartoon shows Italty shackled to a block labelled Venetia. A stern looking Francis Joseph rests one foot on the block in a very dominant stance

The Armistice, 1859. Napoleon remarks Well, Brother, haven t they had almost Enough of This? Napoleon III and Francis Joseph are seen setting their eagles in the manner of those setting their

The Giant and the Dwarf, 1859. Bravo, My little fellow! You shall do all the Fighting, and we ll divide the Glory! Napoleon III, dressed casually in an embroidered gown

Birds of a Feather, 1859. In 1859, there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

A Losing Game, 1858. Louis Napoleon to Palmerston What about my match with Montalembert? Palmerston replies, shaking his head, Very awkward for your British backers

Franco-Prussian War: Imperial Quarter in Gravelotte, 5 minutes after the departure of Emperor Napoleon III, France

The Imperial Family on Horseback (coloured engraving)
XIR192398 The Imperial Family on Horseback (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Battle of Solferino, 24th June 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR191343 Battle of Solferino, 24th June 1859 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 43x65.5 cm; Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Triumph of the Republic, 1875 (colour litho)
XIR169527 Triumph of the Republic, 1875 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Franco-Prussian War: Imperial Quarter in Gravelotte, 5 minutes after the departure of Emperor Napoleon III, France

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"Emperor Napoleon III: A Legacy of Power, Romance, and Influence" Step into the world and witness the captivating life he led alongside Empress Eugenie. In this collection of historical images, we catch a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and significant moments that shaped their reign. One such image showcases Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, painted by Arthur Leonard Cox in the 1920s. The elegance and grace exuded by these women reflect the grandeur of their position within the imperial court. Another remarkable photograph takes us back to September 2nd, 1870 when Napoleon III met with Bismarck at a weaver's cottage in Donchery. This encounter marked a pivotal moment during his rule as tensions escalated between France and Prussia. Delving further into history, we are transported to Eugenie's wedding day in 1853 through Edmund Thomas Parris' artwork. Her bridal dress radiates beauty and splendor while symbolizing her union with Napoleon III. The artistic realm also captures our attention with "Babes in the Wood, " an enchanting painting from 1859 that reveals another facet of Napoleon III's era - its cultural richness. Moving on to monumental achievements, an illustration depicts the International Exposition of 1867 held in Paris. With forty-two nations represented at this world fair celebrating art and industry, it exemplifies how Emperor Napoleon III aimed to showcase France's progress on a global stage. James William Bailey's nine portraits offer glimpses into various aspects of Emperor Napoleon III's life – his family dynamics or perhaps influential figures surrounding him during that time period. Additionally, an engraving displays The New Monumental Chapel and Mausoleum erected by Empress Eugenie at Farnborough; showcasing her dedication towards commemorating her husband even after his passing.