Emperor Collection (#96)

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

The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817. Artist: CT Dixon
The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817

Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) on board the Belerophon off the coast of Plymouth, 19th century. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Imperial Seal of Maximilian. Seal fixed to the letter of Maximilian. To the Czar Basile Ivanorvitz. This may be the seal of Maximilian I (1459-1519), Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany

Louis of Bavaria Crowned Emperor of Rome in 1328, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

The Crowning of Maria Theresa of Austria in 1740, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. Portrait of Ferdinand (1578-1637) who was King of Hungary and Bohemia

Emperor Francis I of Austria, (19th century). Portrait of the emperor (1708-1765)

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1814. Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) became Holy Roman Emperor in 1792

Alexander I Emperor of all the Russias, 1815. Artist: Canton
Alexander I Emperor of all the Russias, 1815. The Russian Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825)

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, (1836). Charles (1500-1558) depicted wearing the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916), 1849 (1900)

Tsar Nicholas I of Russia in Moscow, 19 August 1826 (1900). Nicholas I (1796-1855) succeeded his older brother Alexander I as Tsar in 1825

The adieux at Fontainebleau, France, 20 April 1814 (1900). The defeat at the Battle of Leipzig and the subsequent invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication on 11 April

The Battle of the Nations at Leipzig, Germany, 18 October 1813 (1900). The Austrian commander, the Prince of Schwarzenberg, bringing news of the victory to the assembled allied monarchs

Napoleon and the first of his empires, c1804-1814. The first French Empire, (or the Napoleonic Empire), of Napoleon I (1769-1821) lasted from 1804 to 1814

The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804 (1900)
The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 1900. Davids depiction of the event was painted in 1806-1807

Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, 1900. Artist: Reichard & Lindner
Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, 1900. Wilhelm II (1859-1941) succeeded his father Friedrich III as King of Prussia and Kaiser in 1888

Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, 26 May 1896, (1900). Nicholas (1868-1918) came to the throne after the death of his father, Alexander III

Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, 1900. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Tsar Alexander II of Russia and his staff, (1900). Alexander II (1818-1881) pictured seated, flanked by King Carol I of Romania (left) and Grand Duke Nicholas (right)

Napoleon I Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, (1900). Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, (1900). 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

August - Idees Napoliennes, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
August - Idees Napoliennes, 19th century

Emblem of the Paris International Exhibition, 1867. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 July 1867)

Coronation of the Emperor Sigismund by Pope Eugene IV, 15th century, (1870). A 19th century illustration after a bas-relief on one of the Bronze Gates of St Peter s, Rome

The Emperor Nicholas, (1796-1855), 19th century. Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia was Tsar from 1825-1855. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Reception of the Emperor of France on the quay at Algiers, 1865
Reception of Napoleon Bonaparte III, Emperor of France on the quay at Algiers, 1865. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 May 1865)

Renaissance Art in Italy: Titian, (c1900). Tizano Vecellio (1487-1576) working on his equestrian portrait of Charles V drops his paintbrush, which the Emperor himself picks up immediately

Episodes in the history of Belgium up until the 13th century: Baldwin I of Constantinople, (c1900). The taking of Constantinople by Baldwin (Baudouin) IX of Flanders

Napoleon III, Emperor of France, 1853. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was President of the French Second Republic from 1849 until 1852

Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor from 1576-1612. A member of the House of Habsburg, Rudolf was King of Hungary (1572-1608) and Bohemia (1575-1611) and Archduke of Austria (1576-1608)

Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry IV (1050-1106) was King of Germany from 1056 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1084, until his forced abdication in 1105

Maximillian II, Holy Roman Emperor from 1564-1576. A member of the Habsburg dynasty, Maximilian (1527-1576) was also King of Bohemia from 1562 and of Hungary from 1563

Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor from 1612-1619. A member of the House of Habsburg, Matthias (1557-1619) was also King of Hungary (1608-1619 and of Bohemia (1611-1617)

Emperor Caesar Augustus, (1902). Portrait after a statue. Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) was one of the most important Roman emperors

Tiberius Caesar, (1902). Portrait after an antique cameo. Tiberius (42 BC-37 AD) was the second emperor of Rome, succeeding Augustus in 14 AD

Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. Artist: Smyth
Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, 19th century. Nicholas (1796-1855) was Tsar from 1825-1855

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, (19th century). Artist: E Scriven
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, (19th century). Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, Charles V (1500-1558) was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

Pedro II of Brazil, Emperor of Brazil, 19th century. Artist: R H Klumb
Pedro II of Brazil, Emperor of Brazil, 19th century. Dom Pedro II (1825-1891) was the second and last Brazilian Emperor

Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

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

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, (1807). Artist: J Chapman
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, he was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Crowned King Charles I of Spain in 1516, he was the founder of the Habsburg dynasty. He became Holy Roman Emperor in 1519

Warren William, American Broadway and Hollywood actor, 1934-1935. William played Julius Caesar opposite Claudette Colbert in Cecil B DeMilles Cleopatra (1934)

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, (1769-1821), 1912. Artist: N Bertrand
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, (1769-1821), 1912. A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

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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.