Bonaparte The Corsican Collection (#3)

Magical Print: the devil with a hidden silhouette of Napoleon, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Magical Print: the devil with a hidden silhouette of Napoleon, 19th century

Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814

Le Retour de L Ile d Elbe (The Return from the Isle of Elba) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1830. Napoleon is welcomed by adoring troops on his return from exile

Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo, About 1810. Creator: Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson
Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo, About 1810

Napoleon Entering Cairo, c. 1900. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Napoleon Entering Cairo, c. 1900

Napoleon Toby Mug, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Halpin
Napoleon Toby Mug, c. 1939

Napoleon I, 1807 Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
Napoleon I, 1807

Napoleon's tomb with a hidden silhouette, 1838-93. Creator: Francois-Charles Oberthür
Napoleon's tomb with a hidden silhouette, 1838-93. Night clos'd around Napoleon's final Home, A shadowy form stood by the moonlight Tomb

Imperial Jump-rope (Le Sauteur imperial, grand faiseur de tour), July 1815

The Battle of Wagram 1809, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Wagram 1809, 1938. Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Austrians at Wagram, forcing them to sue for peace four days later and bringing an end to the War of the Fifth Coalition

Napoleon as General of the Italian Army, 1798. Creator: Pierre Michel Alix
Napoleon as General of the Italian Army, 1798

The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, 1812. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, 1812. Commissioned by Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton in 1811 and completed in 1812

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broad-Bottom Leviathan trying Billys Old Boat, and the Little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, October 1, 1807

The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy. -vide-Morning Chronicle April
The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy.-vide-Morning Chronicle April 28th, May 2, 1806

The Bone of Contention or the English Bull Dog and the Corsican Monkey, June 14, 1803

Napoleon, Emperor of the French, 1811. Creators: Henri Castel
Napoleon, Emperor of the French, 1811

Monument to Admiral Maitland, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Admiral Maitland, 1845. Sculpture...in alto relievo, by Mr. T. Campbell, of Great Marlborough-street, London, of British naval officer, Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland

The Royal Allied Oak and Self-Created Mushroom Kings, May 29, 1815

Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822

Military Festival at Boulogne with Napoleon Distributing Stars of the Legion of Honor, 19th century

From Top to Bottom, or Cause and Effect (Du haut en bas... ou les causes et les effet
From Top to Bottom, or Cause and Effect (Du haut en bas...ou les causes et les effets), April 1814

Napoleon and Josephine Visiting the Studio of David, January 4, 1808, ca. 1820-30

French Empire, 1 Decime, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 1) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1889

Lunch at the Fork (Le Dejeuner ala Fourchette), 1813
Lunch at the Fork (Le Dejeuner a la Fourchette), 1813

Battle Scene (Waterloo), 1815-66. Creator: Hippolyte Bellangé
Battle Scene (Waterloo), 1815-66

The Tomb of Napoleon, 1833-88. 1833-88. Creator: Nathaniel Currier
The Tomb of Napoleon, 1833-88

[Reproduction of Napoleon on the Battlefield of Eylau by Antoine-Jean Gros], 1850s

A Medal Cabinet for Napoleon, 1804-10. Creator: Jean Guillaume Moitte
A Medal Cabinet for Napoleon, 1804-10

A Great Man on His Hobby Horse, 1803. 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Great Man on His Hobby Horse, 1803

Exhibition at Bullocks Museum of Bonapartes Carriage Taken at Waterloo, January 10, 1816

Bloody Boney the Carcass Butcher Left of Trade and Retiring to Scarecrow Island, April 12, 1814

Explanation of the Arms of Napoleon Bonaparte, April 1814. April 1814
Explanation of the Arms of Napoleon Bonaparte, April 1814

R. Ackermanns Transparency on the Victory of Waterloo, June 1, 1815. June 1, 1815
R. Ackermanns Transparency on the Victory of Waterloo, June 1, 1815

John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803. May 1, 1803
John Bull Listening to the Quarrels of State Affairs, May 1, 1803

Female Politicians, January 1, 1808. January 1, 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Female Politicians, January 1, 1808

Nap and His Friends in their Glory, October 1, 1813. October 1, 1813
Nap and His Friends in their Glory, October 1, 1813

Nap Buonaparte in a Fever on Receiving the Extraordinary Gazette of Nelson s
Nap Buonaparte in a Fever on Receiving the Extraordinary Gazette of Nelsons Victory Over the Combined Fleets, November 13, 1805

The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, April 7, 1803. April 7, 1803
The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, April 7, 1803

A New French Phantasmagoria, 1803. 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A New French Phantasmagoria, 1803

Napoleon The Little in a Rage with His Great French Eagle!!, September 20, 1808

The Beast As Described In The Revelations, Chap. 13, Resembling Napoleon Buonaparte, July 22, 1808

Nap and His Friends in their Glory, October 1, 1808. October 1, 1808
Nap and His Friends in their Glory, October 1, 1808

The Corsican Nurse Soothing the Infants of Spain, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808
The Corsican Nurse Soothing the Infants of Spain, July 12, 1808

A Hard Passage, or Boney Playing Base on the Continent, September 24, 1808

Billingsgate at Bayonne, or The Imperial Dinner!, July 10, 1808. July 10, 1808
Billingsgate at Bayonne, or The Imperial Dinner!, July 10, 1808

Nap and His Partner Joe, September 29, 1808. September 29, 1808
Nap and His Partner Joe, September 29, 1808

John Bull Making Observations on the Comet, November 10, 1807. November 10, 1807
John Bull Making Observations on the Comet, November 10, 1807

The Progress of the Emperor Napoleon, November 19, 1808. November 19, 1808
The Progress of the Emperor Napoleon, November 19, 1808

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"Bonaparte the Corsican: A Legacy of Ambition and Controversy" Step into history with Bonaparte the Corsican, a man whose name echoes through time. From his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his rise as Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte left an indelible mark on the world. In 1800, at the Battle of Marengo, we see Bonaparte's strategic brilliance firsthand as he checks the French retreat and secures victory. This triumph would be just one among many in his illustrious military career. Fast forward to 1804, where we witness a momentous occasion - the Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties in Paris. Here, Napoleon crowns himself Emperor amidst grandeur and splendor, solidifying his power over France. But not all was glory for this enigmatic leader. In July 1808, depicted as "The Corsican Spider in His Web, " we catch a glimpse into Napoleon's web of intrigue during his reign. The complexities surrounding him were ever-present throughout his rule. As fate would have it, defeat awaited him at Waterloo in 1815. Examining a map from that fateful battle transports us back to that historic day when Bonaparte faced off against opposing forces determined to end his dominance once and for all. After Waterloo came exile - captured by James Sant's artwork capturing Napoleon boarding Northumberland for St Helena in August 1815. It marked the beginning of an isolated chapter on this remote island where he spent his final years at Longwood Residence. Despite controversy surrounding him even after death (as seen through Thomas-Charles Naudet's portrayal), there is no denying Napoleon's impact on Europe remains undeniable today. Whether crowning himself King of Italy or paying homage at Frederick the Great's tomb, he forever altered political landscapes across continents. Explore history further with glimpses into the Briars, St Helena, where Napoleon resided during his exile.