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Bonaparte 1769 1821 Collection

"Bonaparte 1769-1821: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's life, as we explore the remarkable moments that shaped his reign

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1803 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1803 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4598431 Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1803 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 259x221 cm; Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print)

Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print)
3786599 Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print); (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras - from painting by Vereker. battle between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: French emperor Napoleon 1st finding in Potsdam castle the sword of Frederic the Great he will give

French emperor Napoleon 1st finding in Potsdam castle the sword of Frederic the Great he will give to governor of
1757207 French emperor Napoleon 1st finding in Potsdam castle the sword of Frederic the Great he will give to governor of Invalides on may 17, 1807

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: French emperor Napoleon 1st at Austerlitz battle on december 2, 1805, engraving

French emperor Napoleon 1st at Austerlitz battle on december 2, 1805, engraving
1757181 French emperor Napoleon 1st at Austerlitz battle on december 2, 1805, engraving; (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon 1st at Austerlitz battle on december 2, 1805, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: French emperor Napoleon III on Magenta battlefield in Italy, june 4, 1859, engraving

French emperor Napoleon III on Magenta battlefield in Italy, june 4, 1859, engraving
1757783 French emperor Napoleon III on Magenta battlefield in Italy, june 4, 1859, engraving; (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon III on Magenta battlefield in Italy, june 4, 1859)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Madrid capture : French emperor Napoleon 1st receiving general Morla member of the junta

Madrid capture : French emperor Napoleon 1st receiving general Morla member of the junta
1755755 Madrid capture : French emperor Napoleon 1st receiving general Morla member of the junta, and Don Bernardo Yriarte on december3, 1808

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon Buonaparte (coloured engraving)

Napoleon Buonaparte (coloured engraving)
8642172 Napoleon Buonaparte (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Buonaparte)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon in Egypt (litho)

Napoleon in Egypt (litho)
8664020 Napoleon in Egypt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon in Egypt, 1798. Illustration from Turkey and Russia, Their Races, History and Wars)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 1813 (colour litho)

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 1813 (colour litho)
8663992 Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 1813 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon rallying his conscripts at the Battle of Lutzen, Germany)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Youth of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), the young man leading a snowball battle

Youth of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), the young man leading a snowball battle
ELD4942067 Youth of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), the young man leading a snowball battle, 1783 (Young Napoleon leads his classmates in a snowball fight)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: meeting of French emperor Napoleon 1st and emperor Alexandre 1st of Russia on Niemen river in

meeting of French emperor Napoleon 1st and emperor Alexandre 1st of Russia on Niemen river in (Prussia) on june 25
1756690 meeting of French emperor Napoleon 1st and emperor Alexandre 1st of Russia on Niemen river in (Prussia) on june 25, 1807

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte and the Red Man (the Devil), 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Red Man (the Devil), 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The
FLO4608667 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Red Man (the Devil), 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: The anger of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), 19th century (engraving)

The anger of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), 19th century (engraving)
AIS5376295 The anger of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), 19th century (engraving); Museo de Historia, Madrid; © Iberfoto

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Bombing of Vienna on 11-12 May 1809 - Napoleon's Armee occupies the city - Engraving of the period

Bombing of Vienna on 11-12 May 1809 - Napoleon's Armee occupies the city - Engraving of the period
XEE5027196 Bombing of Vienna on 11-12 May 1809 - Napoleon's Armee occupies the city - Engraving of the period; (add.info)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S. Luca, Roma

Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S. Luca, Roma
VEN5031403 Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S. Luca, Roma.; (add.info.: Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte on horse back

Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte on horse back
2613399 Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte on horse back; (add.info.: Bronze statue on marble base of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, on horse back, late nineteenth century)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: The Deportation of Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803) Haitian Revolutionary in France by Napoleon

The Deportation of Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803) Haitian Revolutionary in France by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
ELD4942326 The Deportation of Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803) Haitian Revolutionary in France by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), June 7, 1802 (Toussaint Louverture deported in France)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: celebration of the great victories (like Austerlitz 10 1805) of French emperor Napoleon 1st

celebration of the great victories (like Austerlitz 10 1805) of French emperor Napoleon 1st and his generals Lannes
1758784 celebration of the great victories (like Austerlitz 10 1805) of French emperor Napoleon 1st and his generals Lannes, Bernadotte, Soult, Davoust

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Project of attack of England by French army led by Napoleon from Boulogne-sur-Mer camp in march

Project of attack of England by French army led by Napoleon from Boulogne-sur-Mer camp in march 1803, engraving
1755832 Project of attack of England by French army led by Napoleon from Boulogne-sur-Mer camp in march 1803, engraving; (add.info)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Bataille de Somo Sierra battle in Castilla on november 30, 1808

Bataille de Somo Sierra battle in Castilla on november 30, 1808
1755664 Bataille de Somo Sierra battle in Castilla on november 30, 1808; (add.info.: Bataille de Somo Sierra battle in Castilla on november 30, 1808); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: First Italian campaign: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole

First Italian campaign: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole
XEE4159395 First Italian campaign: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at the Battle of the Bridge of Arcole, November 1796 taken from Nos-Gloires-Nationales c.1920 (engraving) by Neziere

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: French emperor Napoleon 1st looking at the parade of general Marmont near Lech bridge in Augsburg

French emperor Napoleon 1st looking at the parade of general Marmont near Lech bridge in Augsburg on october 12, 1805
1755836 French emperor Napoleon 1st looking at the parade of general Marmont near Lech bridge in Augsburg on october 12, 1805

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt
MMM5481949 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: History of the emperors: Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) dictating to his secretaries

History of the emperors: Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) dictating to his secretaries
NWI4943896 History of the emperors: Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) dictating to his secretaries. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of the emperors)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon I (1769-1821) visits the textile factory of Christophe Philippe Oberkampf (1738-1815)

Napoleon I (1769-1821) visits the textile factory of Christophe Philippe Oberkampf (1738-1815)
ELD4959851 Napoleon I (1769-1821) visits the textile factory of Christophe Philippe Oberkampf (1738-1815), German industrialist in Jouy en Josas, in the Yvelines on 20/06/1806

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon's designation of his brother, Joseph as king of Spain in 1808 1842 (engraving)

Napoleon's designation of his brother, Joseph as king of Spain in 1808 1842 (engraving)
ELD4926040 Napoleon's designation of his brother, Joseph as king of Spain in 1808 1842 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) returning from exile to Elba, 1920 (drawing)

Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) returning from exile to Elba, 1920 (drawing)
ELD4862982 Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) returning from exile to Elba, 1920 (drawing) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); (add.info)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Defeat of Russia: Retreat from Moscow by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and the French army in 1812

Defeat of Russia: Retreat from Moscow by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and the French army in 1812
NWI4833239 Defeat of Russia: Retreat from Moscow by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and the French army in 1812. Colouring engraving 19th century.; (add.info.: Defeat of Russia)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain)

Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain)
3434842 Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain); (add.info.: representing the chateau de Malmaison.); Photo © CCI

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: After battle of Wagram (july 5-6, 1809), French emperor Napoleon 1st speaking with austrian

After battle of Wagram (july 5-6, 1809), French emperor Napoleon 1st speaking with austrian prisoners
1761166 After battle of Wagram (july 5-6, 1809), French emperor Napoleon 1st speaking with austrian prisoners, engraving by Hulck after Alexandre de la Borde; (add.info)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Guerre d'independance d'Espagne (1808-1814): la ruse de la France

Guerre d'independance d'Espagne (1808-1814): la ruse de la France
AIS5374800 Guerre d'independance d'Espagne (1808-1814): la ruse de la France, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) offre a son frere Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) le sommeil de l'Espagne

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: The emperor Napoleon I at the Waterloo battle, 18/06/1815, 19th (engraving)

The emperor Napoleon I at the Waterloo battle, 18/06/1815, 19th (engraving)
BEN5478747 The emperor Napoleon I at the Waterloo battle, 18/06/1815, 19th (engraving); Civica Raccolta Stampe Bertarelli, Milan, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving)

John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving)
NMM5619602 John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: " Caricature showing a huge John Bull on a tiny boat facing the French)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) rescuing Marie Louise (1791-1847)

Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) rescuing Marie Louise (1791-1847) from the flames during the great fire of the Austrian
ELD4958443 Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) rescuing Marie Louise (1791-1847) from the flames during the great fire of the Austrian Embassy in Paris on 1 July 1810

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S. Luca, Roma

Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S. Luca, Roma
VEN5031406 Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S. Luca, Roma.; (add.info.: Plaster bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio Canova Accademia di S)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St Helena

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St Helena. Napoleon I on the island of Sainte Helene (Sainte-Helene)
XEE4159387 Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St Helena. Napoleon I on the island of Sainte Helene (Sainte-Helene) from Nos-Gloires-Nationales c.1920 (engraving) by Neziere

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: First World War: Patriotic map showing Napoleon shaking hand to a French soldier telling him your

First World War: Patriotic map showing Napoleon shaking hand to a French soldier telling him your hand comrade
LUX4745007 First World War: Patriotic map showing Napoleon shaking hand to a French soldier telling him your hand comrade grenadiers didn't do better

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Allegorical print of Napoleon Bonaparte after the first celebration of Mass after

Allegorical print of Napoleon Bonaparte after the first celebration of Mass after the restablishment in France of
543725 Allegorical print of Napoleon Bonaparte after the first celebration of Mass after the restablishment in France of the Roman Catholic church, April 1802

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804

Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804
FLO4608583 Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte abandoning the Revolutionary Army in Egypt, 1799

Napoleon Bonaparte abandoning the Revolutionary Army in Egypt, 1799. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George
FLO4608551 Napoleon Bonaparte abandoning the Revolutionary Army in Egypt, 1799. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: History. France. Second French Empire. The emperor Napoleon III. Photo, France, c.1865 (b/w photo)

History. France. Second French Empire. The emperor Napoleon III. Photo, France, c.1865 (b/w photo)
3434154 History. France. Second French Empire. The emperor Napoleon III. Photo, France, c.1865 (b/w photo); (add.info.: France. 2nd Empire Empire. Photo, France, vers 1865. Coll. Part. History)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815

Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815
542500 Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815, welcomed by his supporters

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Bonaparte (1769-1821), general-in-chief of the Italian army, planting a flag on the bridge of

Bonaparte (1769-1821), general-in-chief of the Italian army, planting a flag on the bridge of Arcole. 15 November 1796
JAB5035287 Bonaparte (1769-1821), general-in-chief of the Italian army, planting a flag on the bridge of Arcole. 15 November 1796.; (add.info.: Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Untitled Cartoon of Napoleon's Right Profile, 1815 (engraving)

Untitled Cartoon of Napoleon's Right Profile, 1815 (engraving)
BRO43277 Untitled Cartoon of Napoleon's Right Profile, 1815 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Representation of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the maconnique lodge of the rue du faubourg

Representation of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the maconnique lodge of the rue du faubourg Saint-Marcel in Paris
ELD4865498 Representation of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the maconnique lodge of the rue du faubourg Saint-Marcel in Paris

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Emperor dictate his memoirs at Saint Helene island, engraving

Emperor dictate his memoirs at Saint Helene island, engraving
1757048 Emperor dictate his memoirs at Saint Helene island, engraving; (add.info.: Emperor dictate his memoirs at Saint Helene island, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century

The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century
XEE5026997 The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century)

Background imageBonaparte 1769 1821 Collection: Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814)

Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814), fainted by her children Eugene and Hortense
ELD4896961 Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814), fainted by her children Eugene and Hortense




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"Bonaparte 1769-1821: A Legacy Carved in History" Step into the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's life, as we explore the remarkable moments that shaped his reign. In Paris, a resounding cheer erupts from the crowd as Emperor Napoleon I is hailed by his people, accompanied by his trusted brother Lucien Bonaparte. This engraving captures the adoration bestowed upon him. Austerlitz becomes an immortalized battlefield where Napoleon demonstrates his military brilliance. Pencil strokes and watercolors bring to life this momentous victory heightened with white accents, showcasing the emperor's strategic genius. Yet even great leaders face their downfall. Witness St Helena, the final phase of Napoleon's journey depicted in a poignant oil painting from c. 1900. The isolation and melancholy are palpable as he gazes out onto the island that became his prison until death claimed him. In contrast, another illustration transports us back to happier times - Napoleon stands alongside Marie Louise, their love captured for eternity on canvas. This portrayal encapsulates their union during a time when hope still burned bright. A medallion portrait reveals a dashing Napoleon adorned in chasseur uniform from 1812 - an emblematic symbol of power and authority etched onto canvas with masterful brushstrokes. Traveling further through history brings us to Longwood on Sainte Helene Island in May 1821; its tranquil beauty belies the turbulent end awaiting our protagonist just weeks later. Watercolors delicately capture this serene view before fate takes its course. The Battle of Waterloo looms large in Napoleonic lore; witness it through a captivating print depicting soldiers at dusk – exhaustion mingling with anticipation for what lies ahead. Berlin opens its gates to welcome Emperor Napoleon I leading his guard triumphantly through Brandenburg Gate in 1806 - an iconic moment frozen forever on canvas that speaks volumes about both his military prowess and the awe he inspired.