Emperor Collection (#94)

Court of the Mogul Emperors palace, Fatehpur Sikri, India, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Court of the Mogul Emperors palace, Fatehpur Sikri, India, 1904. Stereoscopic slide, detail. After Akbars death his Mogul successors did not care to keep up this establishment

Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-1780) appealing to the Magyar Diet, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

The suicide of Theodore, Magdala, Ethiopia, 1868 (late 19th century). Tewedros (Theodore) II, Emperor of Ethiopia, taking his own life after his army was defeated by the British under General Robert

Church at Magdala, with Theodores grave, Ethiopia, c1868 (late 19th century). Magdala was the site of a battle in 1868, fought between the British under General Robert Napier

The Emperor of Annam, Vietnam, 1922. As the Son of Heaven, the emperor is dressed in his ritual robes and holds in his hands the sacred rule, a tablet of wood

Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925), 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Annam, Vietnam, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past

The King Emperor as Colonel-In-Chief, Lancers, Indian Army, 1914. King George V (1865-1936) in military uniform during the First World War

Stand Back!, John Bull helps little Belgium to bar the German invader, First World War, 1914. Kaiser Wilhelm II tries to push against Britain in the form of John Bull

The Great Military Review at Tempelhofer Field, Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

The Emperor Charlemagne (742-814), 1870. A 19th century version of an earlier original from the book of the Gospels of Charlemagne, held by the library of the Louvre, Paris

Charles le Chauve, 9th century, 1849
King Charles II of France and the Holy Roman Empire (823-877), 9th century (1849). Charles II was Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and King of West Francia (840-877)

The Emperor of China and his father, 20th century. Artist: Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes
The Emperor of China and his father, 20th century

Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Artist: Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes
Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Emperor Mutsuhito was the 122nd Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1867 until his death in 1912

Nicholas I (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia, in his droshky, St Petersburg, 1853. From the Illustrated London News (24 December 1853)

Statue of Charlemagne (712-814), St Julien le Pauvre, Paris, 11th-12th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 11th or 12th century manuscript illustration

The coronation of Emperor Sigismund (1368-1437) by Pope Eugene IV, 15th century (1849). Sigismund was crowned in 1433. A 19th century version based on a 15th century bronze bas-relief in the church

The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1846). Artist: A Bisson
The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Insignia Sacre Majistatis

Fellows of the University of Paris haranguing the Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) in 1377 (1849)
Fellows of the University of Paris haranguing the Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) in 1377, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Chroniques

The Emperor Charlemagne (742-814), 1849. The Motto, In scelus exurgo, sceleris discrimina purgo, is written on a scroll round the sword held in his right hand

Napoleons tomb, Les Invalides, Paris, France, c1920s

The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life... c1796-1804, (1847). Artist: JW Giles
The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life during an insurrection, c1796-1804, (1847). The Daoguang Emperor (1782-1850) protecting his father the Jiaqing Emperor

Approach of the Emperor of China, to receive the British ambassador, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
Approach of the Emperor of China, to receive the British ambassador, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by W Alexander

The Emperors vow, 18th century, (1847). Artist: Evans
The Emperors vow, 18th century, (1847). Kien Long, or the Qianlong Emperor 1711-1799) was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and ruled from 1735-1796

The annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Artist: B Clayton
The annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Scene in the Chinese imperial court. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner

Mandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Artist: Armstrong
Mandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, (1847). Episode from Chinese history. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang

Napoleon III at the Battle of Solferino, 1859, (1893). Artist: John L Stoddard
Napoleon III at the Battle of Solferino, 1859, (1893). Painting done in 1863 of the battle fought on 24 June 1859. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings

Last Days of Napoleon at St Helena, c1860s, (1893). Artist: John L Stoddard
Last Days of Napoleon at St Helena, c1860s, (1893). Sculpture of Napoleons decline, made after his death in 1821. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings

George V shooting tigers, India, 1911, (1935). The King and Queen Mary travelled to India in 1911 to attend the Delhi Durbar, held to commemorate their coronation

Indias princely pages, George V and Queen May in Delhi, 1911, (1935). The King and Queen travelled to India to attend the Delhi Durbar, held to celebrate their coronation

Alexander I, emperor of Russia (1777-1825), 1816. Artist: I Brown
Alexander I, emperor of Russia (1777-1825), 1816. Alexander I was emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825. He was also ruler of Poland from 1815 to 1825 and the first Grand Duke of Finland

Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to force the bridge of Arcola, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to force the bridge of Arcola, 1816. The imperial dictatorship of Napoleon (born Napoleone di Buonaparte)

Napoleon I (1769-1821), Emperor of France, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Napoleon I (1769-1821), Emperor of France, 1816. The imperial dictatorship of Napoleon (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, later Napoleon Bonaparte) ended the French Revolution (1789-1799)

Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, 1873 (1882). Artist: Uchida Kyuichi
Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, Emperor of Japan, 1873 (1882). Known since his death as the Emperor Meiji, Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan (1852-1912) became Emperor of Japan in 1867

Death of Frederick Barbarossa, c1154, (1907). Frederick I (1122-1190), also known as Frederick Barbarossa, was elected King of Germany at Frankfurt on 4 March 1152

St Henry, Holy Roman Emperor, 1886. Henry II (973-1024) was the fifth and final Holy Roman Emperor of the Saxon Ottonian dynasty

Document confirming the abdication of Kaiser Wilhel II of Germany, 9 November 1918 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V, 1519 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Portrait of the Emperor Charles V, 1519 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet

Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (c935-c1002), was a German canoness, dramatist and poet

The Mogul Emperor Alamgir, 20th century (1932). Artist: Sarada Charan Ukil
The Mogul Emperor Alamgir, 20th century. From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Constantine the Great (c273-337), Roman Emperor, 1924
Constantine (c273-337) became emperor in 306. He rebuilt the ancient Greek city of Byzantium, which was renamed Constantinople and became capital of the Roman Empire after his death

Tomb of Akbar the Great, Sikandra, India, c1840. Artist: N Remond
Tomb of Akbar the Great, Sikandra, India, c1840. The mausoleum of Akbar the Great (1542-1605), Indian ruler of the Mughal Empire

Jesuits in front of Akbar, 1580s, (c1840). Artist: N Remond
Jesuits in front of Akbar, 1580s, (c1840). European jesuits meet Akbar the Great (1542-1605), Indian ruler of the Mughal Empire

Napoleon III, Emperor of France, 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Cadman
Napoleon III, Emperor of France, late 19th or early 20th century. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was President of the French Second Republic from 1849 until 1852

Tomb of Akbar, Sikandarah, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tomb of Akbar, Sikandarah, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card. The third Mughal emperor of India, Akbar (1542-1605) reigned from 1556 until his death

Akbars tomb, Sikandara, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Akbars tomb, Sikandara, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card. The third Mughal emperor of India, Akbar (1542-1605) reigned from 1556 until his death

Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany. Wilhelm became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War

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"Emperor: A Tale of Power, Legacy, and Influence" In the annals of history, few titles hold as much weight and fascination as that of an emperor. From Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930 to the majestic bust of Marcus Aurelius from ancient Rome, these figures have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Haile Selassie's ascension to power in 1930 marked a significant moment for Ethiopia. His reign brought modernization and progress to a nation steeped in tradition. As we gaze upon his statue, we are reminded of his enduring legacy as a visionary leader. The young Napoleon Bonaparte studying intently captures the ambition and brilliance that would propel him to become one of history's most iconic emperors. Hegel recognized this potential when he famously remarked, "I saw the world spirit riding on horseback. " Indeed, Napoleon would reshape Europe forever. Yet emperors also face their share of challenges. Haile Selassie's exile during Italy's invasion in 1936 serves as a stark reminder that even those with immense power can be vulnerable. Similarly, Napoleon faced defeat at Waterloo in 1815—a humbling end to his imperial ambitions. The statues depicting Augustus Prima Porta and Marcus Aurelius stand tall as symbols of Roman might and grandeur. These rulers shaped an empire that spanned continents and left an indelible mark on Western civilization. Even beyond their own realms, emperors influenced global affairs. The satirical cartoon featuring Napoleon carving up the world alongside British Prime Minister William Pitt reminds us how these leaders' actions reverberated far beyond their borders. German Kaiser Wilhelm II adds another layer to this complex narrative. His signature represents both power and turmoil—his rule coincided with World War I and its aftermath—an era defined by shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions.