Emperor Collection (#99)

Visit of Tsar Alexander I to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, 1821. Artist: Russian Master
Visit of Tsar Alexander I to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, 1821. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Caesar meeting Cleopatra, 1747. Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Caesar meeting Cleopatra, 1747. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Monument of Peter the Great in the Senate Square of St Petersburg, Russia, winter, 1822. Found in the collection of the A Pushkin Memorial Museum, St Petersburg

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on a state visit to St Petersburg, Russia, 1897. Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) is riding alongside Franz Joseph (1830-1916)

The Russian Imperial family, c1892-c1894. Tsarevich Nicholas (1868-1918), Grand Duke George (1863-1919), the Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), Grand Duchess Olga (1882-1960)

Tsar Alexander III of Russia with his family, c1886. Artist: Nadar
Tsar Alexander III of Russia with his family, c1886. Alexander III (1845-1894) with Tsarina Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928) and their five children, Grand Dukes Nicholas (1868-1918)

Portrait Bust of Emperor Peter the Great, 1723-1730. Artist: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
Portrait Bust of Emperor Peter the Great, 1723-1730. Rastrelli, Bartolomeo Carlo (1675-1744). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Christ crowning Emperor Constantine VII, 945. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Saint Sebastien before the Emperors Diokletian and Maximian, late 15th century. Artist: Josse Lieferinxe
Saint Sebastien before the Emperors Diokletian and Maximian, late 15th century. Master of Saint Sebastian (died around 1508). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1847. Artist: Franz Kruger
Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1847. Kruger, Franz (1797-1857). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1852. Artist: Franz Kruguer
Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1852. Kruger, Franz (1797-1857). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Equestrian Portrait of Emperor Alexander I, (1777-1825), 1837. Artist: Franz Kruguer
Equestrian Portrait of Emperor Alexander I, (1777-1825), 1837. Kruger, Franz (1797-1857). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Battle on the Bridge, (Battle between Emperors Maxentius and Constantine), 1655. Artist: Claude Lorrain
Battle on the Bridge, (Battle between Emperors Maxentius and Constantine), 1655. Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Procession after the coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. Artist: Jean Sorieul
Procession after the coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Homage from the Imperial Family to Tsar Alexander II, Moscow, 1856. Artist: Mihaly Zichy
Homage from the Imperial Family to Tsar Alexander II, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Triumphal entry of their Majesties Alexander II and Maria Alexandrovna into Moscow, 1856. Artist: Mihaly Zichy
Triumphal entry of their Majesties Alexander II and Maria Alexandrovna into Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Coronation banquet in the hall of the Palace of the Facets in the Moscow Kremlin, 1856. Artist: Georg Wilhelm Timm
Coronation banquet in the hall of the Palace of the Facets in the Moscow Kremlin, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

The Metropolitan genuflects at the coronation ceremony of Tsar Alexander II, Moscow, 1856. Artist: Georg Wilhelm Timm
The Metropolitan genuflects at the coronation ceremony of Tsar Alexander II, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Homage of Cossack officers in the Throne Hall, coronation of Tsar Alexander II, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Bow to the People, Coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1855 (1856)
Bow to the People, Coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

The anointing of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. Artist: Georg Wilhelm Timm
The anointing of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Moscow, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Napoleon on his Imperial Throne, 1804. Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte I
Napoleon on his Imperial Throne, 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) assumed the title of Emperor of France on 18 May 1804. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Armee, Paris

The Journey of a Modern Hero, to the Island of Elba, 1814. Cartoon depicting Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of the French

History of Holy Russia. A great ball in the Winter Palace, 1854. Artist: Gustave Dore
History of Holy Russia. A great ball in the Winter Palace, 1854. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

History of Holy Russia. Nicholas I makes a speech before the Guards, 1854. Artist: Gustave Dore
History of Holy Russia. Nicholas I makes a speech before the Guards, 1854. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

Menu of the feast meal to celebrate of the 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty, 1913. Artist: Sergei Yaguzhinsky
Menu of the feast meal to celebrate of the 300th Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty, 1913. With portraits of the first and last emperors of the dynasty

Menu of the feast meal to celebrate the Coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Napoleon Bonaparte in Portoferraio, 1814 (1839). Artist: Leo von Klenze
Napoleon Bonaparte in Portoferraio, 1814 (1839). Napoleon on the island of Elba during his first period of exile. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I, 1519. Artist: Albrecht Durer
Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I, 1519. Maximilian (1459-1519) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1493-1519. He established the Habsburg dynasty as a European power. From a private collection

Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, London, 1894. The future Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) married Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) on 26 November 1894

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and George V of the United Kingdom, 1913. Nicholas II (1868-1918) and his cousin George V (1865-1936) in Berlin, Germany

Princess Dagmar of Denmark and Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia, 1866. The future Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894) married Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), formerly known as Dagmar of Denmark

Tsars family at the celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov, Russia, 1913. At the Kemlin, Moscow, led by Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra (1872-1918)

Family portrait of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, 1860s. Alexander (1818-1881) was Tsar of Russia from 1855. Known as The Liberator, he emancipated Russias serfs in 1861

Tsar Alexander III and Tsarina Maria Fyodorovna of Russia, 1880s. Alexander III (1845-1894) married Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928), formerly known as Dagmar of Denmark, the younger sister of Alexandra

Portrait of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, early 1890s. Artist: Charles Bergamasco
Portrait of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, early 1890s. Alexander III (1845-1894) reigned as Emperor of Russia from 14 March 1881 until his death in 1894

The Tsar Alexander II Monument in Samara, Russia, 1890s. Known as The Liberator for his emancipation of the serfs in 1861

Tsar Alexander II and his daughter Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, late 1850s. Artist: Andrei Deniere
Tsar Alexander II and his daughter Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, late 1850s. Known as The Liberator for his emancipation of the serfs in 1861

Dom Pedro, Emperor of Brazil, late 19th century. Pedro II (1825-1891) was the second and last Emperor of Brazil, ruling from 1831-1889. He was overthrown in a military coup on 15th November 1889

The First Distribution of Crosses of the Legion of Honour, 1804 (1904). Reproduction of a painting by Baptiste Debret showing the ceremony in the Church of Les Invalides on 14th July 1804

Military review by Paul Doumer and the Emperor of Annam, Hanoi, Indochina, 1902
Military review by Paul Doumer and the emperor of Annam, Hanoi, Indochina, 1902. Doumer was Governor-General of French Indochina, of which Annam was a part, from 1897-1902

Attack against the Emperor of Germany, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 24th March 1901

Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th October 1896

Tsar Nicholas II arrives in Paris, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
Tsar Nicholas II arrives in Paris, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th October 1896

The Emperor and the Empress of the French at Windsor Castle, 1855, (1875). Artist: CH Jeens
The Emperor and the Empress of the French at Windsor Castle, 1855, (1875)

The Submission of Witikind, 785 AD, (1875). Artist: Hullard
The Submission of Witikind, 785 AD, (1875). The Saxon leader Witikind (or Wittekind), resisted Emperor Charlemagne for a long time before finally submitting

The Salon of Abdication, Fontainebleau, 1875. Artist: JB Allen
The Salon of Abdication, Fontainebleau, 1814, (1875). Napoleon abdicates at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in France

Frederick III, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, (1900). Frederick married Queen Victorias eldest daughter Victoria in 1858

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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.