Egyptian Expedition Collection

An excavation in Saqqara, from a book by Auguste Mariette (1821-81
CHT214723 An excavation in Saqqara, from a book by Auguste Mariette (1821-81) published in 1893 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

The Queen at Windsor Castle decorating Officers and Soldiers of the Egyptian Expedition (engraving)
1622158 The Queen at Windsor Castle decorating Officers and Soldiers of the Egyptian Expedition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799, 1802. Creator: Duplessis-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1820)
Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799, 1802. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Abukir on 25 July 1799, 1799. Artist: Pera, Giuseppe (active 1799-1839)
The Battle of Abukir on 25 July 1799, 1799. From a private collection

Allegory of France before the return of Napoleon from Egypt, c. 1810. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798, 1806. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

Capture of Alexandria by Napoleon on July 3, 1798, 1799. Artist: Imagerie d Epinal, Vosges
Capture of Alexandria by Napoleon on July 3, 1798, 1799. Private Collection

Bonaparte presents the sabre to military commander of Alexandria, July 1798. Artist: Mulard, Francois Henri (1769-1850)
Bonaparte presents the sabre to military commander of Alexandria, July 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo, 23rd October 1798. Artist: Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo, 23rd October 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Bonaparte at the Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798. Artist: Gros, Antoine Jean, Baron (1771-1835)
Bonaparte at the Battle of the Pyramids on July 21, 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of the Pyramids, 1800. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Pyramids, 1800. From a private collection

Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799. Artist: Lejeune, Louis-Francois, Baron (1775-1848)
Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Arrival of General Bonaparte in France on his return from the Campaign in Egypt, October 9, 1799, 1843. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

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"Unveiling Egypt's Ancient Secrets: A Journey through the Egyptian Expedition" Embarking on a captivating archaeological adventure, an excavation in Saqqara reveals the hidden wonders of ancient Egypt. Led by Auguste Mariette, this expedition unearths artifacts that shed light on the rich history and culture of this enigmatic civilization. Intriguingly, at Windsor Castle, we witness Queen Victoria herself adorning officers and soldiers who participated in the Egyptian Expedition. Their bravery and dedication to unraveling Egypt's mysteries are honored with royal recognition. The Battle of Aboukir stands as a pivotal moment in this historic campaign. Depicted vividly by artists such as Duplessis-Bertaux and Pera, these illustrations capture the intensity and valor displayed during this fierce conflict on July 25th, 1799. Amidst Napoleon Bonaparte's audacious conquests lies an allegory of France eagerly awaiting his return from Egypt. Painted around 1810, it symbolizes both anticipation for his triumphant homecoming and admiration for his ambitious endeavors abroad. The Battle of the Pyramids further showcases Napoleon's military prowess. On July 21st, 1798, he strategizes masterfully against formidable opponents while Gros' artistic rendition immortalizes his commanding presence amidst the chaos of war. Capturing Alexandria was another significant milestone achieved by Bonaparte during this expedition. Imagerie d'Epinal's artwork transports us back to July 3rd, 1798 when French forces triumphantly claimed control over this strategic city along Egypt's Mediterranean coast. Bonaparte's leadership is celebrated once more as he presents a sabre to Alexandria's military commander in recognition of their joint success. Mulard beautifully portrays this symbolic gesture that solidifies their alliance within conquered territories. Yet not all moments were marked by warfare; compassion also found its place amidst turbulent times. Guerin depicts Bonaparte pardoning rebels in Cairo on October 23rd, 1798.