Emperor Collection (#95)

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

Attempted Assassination of the Emperor of the French, 28 April 1855. An attempt to asssassinate Napoleon Bonaparte III. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Votive panel of Archbishop Jan Ocko of Vlasim, after 1370 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
Votive panel of Archbishop Jan Ocko of Vlasim, after 1370 (1955). Tempera on panel, seen before its restoration. It depicts the Virgin and Child surrounded by St Sigismund, the Emperor Charles IV

Shah Alam II, Mughal Emperor of India, reviewing the East India Companys troops, 1781 (1894). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. The last of the so-called Five Good Emperors, Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 until his death in 180

Napoleon III at Solferino, c1880-1882. Artist: Auguste Boulard
Napoleon III at Solferino, c1880-1882. The Battle of Solferino was fought during the Second Italian War of Independence. It was a victory for the French

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). Artist: Charles Turner
Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). A print from Fifteen Splendid Portraits of Royal Personages, engraved in mezzotinto by Richard Earlom, Charles Turner and R Dunkarton, printed by J McCreery

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). Artist: Richard Earlom
Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1816). Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, he was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

The State Shield of Charles V, 16th century (1882). From the collection of the Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck, Austria. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited

H. I. M The Emperor of Russia, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.I.M The Emperor of Russia, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

H. I & R. M, The German Emperor, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.I & R.M, The German Emperor, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Prince Charles Louis Napoleon (1808-1873). Napoleon III, Emperor of France. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte was President of the French Second Republic from 1849 until 1852

Francis Joseph I, Emperor of Austria. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Nicholas I, Emperor of all the Russias, c19th century

The tomb of Julian de Medici in the new vestry of San Lorenzo Basilica, Florence, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

The Emperor Maximilian and Albrecht Durer, early 16th century, (19th century). Artist: Thomas Brown
The Emperor Maximilian and Albrecht Durer, early 16th century, (19th century). German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) is visited by the Emperor Maximilian I while painting a fresco on the palace

The Shah of Persia, 19th century. Artist: Faustin
The Shah of Persia, 19th century

The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Kaiser Wilhelm II: Have you had enough? Tsar Nicholas II: No; have you?. A cartoon that originally appeared in Punch

Francis I, Emperor of Austria. Artist: GH Phillips
Francis I, Emperor of Austria. Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became the last Holy Roman Emperor in 1792. The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved following Austrias disastrous defeat by Napoleon at

Napoleon Bonapartes tomb, island of St Helena, 1824. Artist: James Duffield Harding
Napoleon Bonapartes tomb, island of St Helena, 1824. Napoleon died in exile on the island in 1821

Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of the battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British

Vespasian Caesar, Roman Emperor. Artist: J Pass
Vespasian Caesar, Roman Emperor. Vespasian (c17-79) was Emperor from 69 until 79, founding the Flavian dynasty. His rule saw the expansion of the empire with the addition of territory in Britain

Bayezid I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Bayezid (1354-1403) ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1389 until 1402. He was captured by Tamerlane at the Battle of Ankara in 1402

Mianning, Emperor of China, c1850. Mianning (1782-1850) was the given name of the Daoguang Emperor, the 7th Emperor of the Qing dynasty. His reign lasted from 1820 to 1850

The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). Detail of central arch (the Gate of Honor and Power) showing a foliate

Kaiser Maximilian I, 1518, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Kaiser Maximilian I, 1518, (1936). Found in the collection of the Graphische Sammlung Albertin, Vienna, Austria. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1512-1522, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Emperor Maximilian I, 1519, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Emperor Maximilian I, 1519, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Frederick III, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany while still Crown Prince, (1900). Artist: Reichard & Lindner
Frederick III, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany while still Crown Prince, (1900). Frederick (1831-1888) married Queen Victorias eldest daughter Victoria in 1858

Napoleon I in his coronation robe, c1804, (c1920). Portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821) who crowned himself emperor. From Story of the British Nation, Volume III by Walter Hutchinson. [London, c1920s]

Premier Consul, c1803, (c1920). Artist: Charles Francois Gabriel Levachez
Premier Consul, c1803, (c1920). Portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821) as First Consul. From Story of the British Nation, Volume III by Walter Hutchinson. [London, c1920s]

Alexander II, Tsar of Russia, (1900). Alexander (1818-1881) was Emperor of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator, he emancipated Russias serfs in 1861

Napoleon III (1808-1873), Pesident of France, 19th century. Napoleon, born Charles Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

The reception of Alexander I (1777-1825), the Emperor of Russia, at Memel, 1802. Receiving him are their majesties Frederick William and Louisa of Prussia

Proclaiming Kaiser Wilhelm I as first German Emperor, Versailles, 1871 (late 19th century). Artist: R Taylor
Proclaiming Kaiser Wilhelm I as first German Emperor, Versailles, 1871 (late 19th century). William I (1797-1888) of the House of Hohenzollern was King of Prussia from 1861

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria. Franz Joseph became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, early 19th century. Artist: Jean Duplessis-Bertaux
Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, early 19th century. The Russian Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825)

Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. Artist: Hopwood
Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. The Russian Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825)

Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil and Princess Amelie of Leuchtenberg. Pedro I proclaimed Brazil independent from Portugal and declared himself its Emperor in 1822

Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Artist: J Hinchcliff
Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Maria Theresa (1717-1780) obtained the crown of the Holy Roman Empire for her husband, Francis I

Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, (1805)

Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor. Leopold I (1640-1705) of the House of Habsburg was elected Holy Roman Emperor in July 1658

Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805. Artist: H Bibby
Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805

Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, 1840. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

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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.