Emperor Napoleon Collection (#5)

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

Rehearsal of a French Invasion as Performed before the Invalids at the Islands of St Marcou on the Morning of the 7th of May 1798, May 18, 1798

Fraternization in Grand Cairo, or The Mad General & his Bonny Party Likely to Become Tame Musselmen, October 9, 1798

The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. April 1, 1814
The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. Gebhardt von Blucher, the Duke of Wellington and Austrian emperor Francis I consign the figure emperor Napoleon to the oven

Boneys Broken Bridge, June 12, 1809. June 12, 1809. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Boneys Broken Bridge, June 12, 1809

Boney The Second or the Little Babboon Created to Devour French Monkies, April 9, 1811

Nap Dreading His Doleful Doom or His Grand Entry in the Isle of Elba, April 20, 1814

Blucher the Brave Extracting the Groan of Abdication from the Corsican Blood Hound, April 9, 1814

Transparency: Exhibited at R. Ackermanns in the Strand on the 27th November 1815, the Day on which the General Peace was Celebrated in London, November 27, 1815

Head Runner or Runaways from the Leipzic Fair, March 2, 1814. March 2, 1814
Head Runner or Runaways from the Leipzic Fair, March 2, 1814

Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813. December 25, 1813
Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813

A Long Pull A Strong Pull and a Pull Altogether, November 25, 1813. November 25, 1813
A Long Pull A Strong Pull and a Pull Altogether, November 25, 1813

Napoleon Le Grande, December 2, 1813. December 2, 1813. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Napoleon Le Grande, December 2, 1813

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"Emperor Napoleon: A Legacy of Triumphs and Defeats" Step into the world Bonaparte, a man whose name is etched in history. From his rise to power as a French general to his eventual downfall, his life was filled with remarkable events that shaped the course of Europe. In 1769, this extraordinary figure was born on the island of Corsica. Little did anyone know that he would become one of the greatest military strategists in history. As depicted in James Sant's artwork from 1894-95, Napoleon exudes an air of authority and determination. Napoleon's ambition knew no bounds. He conquered vast territories across Europe, leaving behind a trail marked by victories such as the Battle of Marengo in 1800, where he personally checked the French retreat. Thomas-Charles Naudet's depiction from 1921 captures this pivotal moment. However, even great leaders face setbacks. The Battle of Waterloo on June 18th, 1815 proved to be Napoleon's undoing. Illustrated through a map from the 19th century, it showcases how this clash altered European history forever. After defeat at Waterloo came exile on St Helena – an island prison far away from France's shores. Boarding Northumberland for this fateful journey is captured in a poignant image dating back to around 1850. Longwood House became Napoleon's residence during his time on St Helena; its walls witnessed both triumphs and despair. In an evocative photograph taken in 1896 by an unknown artist, we catch a glimpse into this secluded existence. Yet amidst all these historical moments lies another side to Napoleon - his role as emperor and statesman. The coronation ceremony held at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris during December 1804 is immortalized through PROY2A-00005 painting capturing their imperial majesties' sacred festival.