First Consul Bonaparte Collection (#20)

The descent of Mount St Bernard, 1800. After his appointment as First Consul and Austrias attack on Italy, Napoleon and his troops cross the Alps following in the footsteps of Hannibal and Charlemagne

The Battle of Jemappes, 1792, (1821). Artist: Horace Vernet
The Battle of Jemappes, 1792, (1821). The Austrian army was in winter quarters near Jemappes, in the Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) when attacked by the French on 6 November

Battle of Rivoli won by the Emperor Napoleon I, 14 January 1797, (c1835-1884)
Battle of Rivoli won by the Emperor Napoleon I, 14 January, 1797, (1800-1899).The battle of Rivoli in northern Italy occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth

Napoleon and Massena on the Island of Lobau, May 1809, (19th century). Moving across the Danube, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) ensured his base, Lobau Island

The eve of Austerlitz, 1 December 1805, (19th century). Napoleon rests by a fire with his troops camped near Austerlitz (Slavkov u Brna, Czech Republic)

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (19th century). One of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo was fought in a small area (some 10km by 4km)

Battle of Essling - Death of Montebello, 21 May 1809, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of Essling - Death of Montebello, 21 May 1809, (c1835). On 20 May, the IV Corps of Napoleons army under Marshal Massena formed a bridgehead to check for enemy troops

The Defence of Paris, 1814, (19th century). Paris was occupied on 31 March and within a week his marshals had forced Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) to abdicate

Napoleon injured at Ratisbon, April 1809, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Napoleon injured at Ratisbon, April 1809, (c1835). Pursuing the Austrians after the victory at Eckmuhl, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

The Emperor Napoleon, 1805 (1813). Artist: J Godefroy
The Emperor Napoleon, 1805 (1813). Napoleon I (Bonaparte) (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804, pictured at the Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805

Alessandro Volta, demonstrating his pile (battery) to Napoleon, (c1800) 1901
Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his pile (battery) to Napoleon. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901

Battle of Marengo, Italy, 14 June 1800. Marengo was the decisive battle of the War of the Second Coalition, with the French under Napoleon Bonaparte defeating the Austrians

Napoleon at a Hunt in the Compiegne Forest, 1811. Artist: Carle Vernet
Napoleon at a Hunt in the Compiegne Forest, 1811. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

General Bonaparte with His Military Staff in Egypt, 1863. Artist: Jean-Leon Gerome
General Bonaparte with His Military Staff in Egypt, 1863. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, c1796-c1797. Artist: Antoine-Jean Gros
Napoleon Bonaparte on the Bridge at Arcole, c1796-c1797. Detail. The French defeated the Austrians on 17 November 1796 after a three day battle at Arcole, Northern Italy

Portrait of Josephine, 1801. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait of Josephine, 1801. Detail. Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) married Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798 and was crowned Empress of France in 1804

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"First Consul Bonaparte: A Legacy of Power and Ambition" Step into the world of First Consul Bonaparte, a man whose name would become synonymous with power and ambition. From his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his rise as one of history's most influential figures, Napoleon Bonaparte left an indelible mark on the world. In 1800, at the Battle of Marengo, we see Bonaparte in action as he checks the French retreat. This pivotal moment showcases his strategic brilliance and determination to secure victory for France. Fast forward to 1804, where we witness the grandeur of Paris during the Sacred Festival and Coronation, and is here that Napoleon crowns himself Emperor, solidifying his authority over a vast empire. But it was not all triumphs for this enigmatic leader. In 1815, defeat loomed large as depicted in the map of the Battle of Waterloo. This historic battle marked a turning point in Napoleon's reign and ultimately led to his exile on St Helena. As he boards the Northumberland for this fateful journey in August 1815, we catch a glimpse of a man who once held immense power now facing an uncertain future. The image captures both resignation and resilience in equal measure. At Longwood House on St Helena, we find Napoleons' residence during his exile years. Here he spent his final days reflecting upon past glories while grappling with confinement far from home. Throughout these images spanning decades - from James Sant's portrayal in c1894-95 to Thomas-Charles Naudet's depiction in 1921 - one thing remains clear: Napoleon Bonaparte was larger than life itself. Whether standing before Frederick the Great's tomb or crowning himself King of Italy in 1805, Napoleon exuded confidence and charisma that captivated those around him. "The Corsican Spider in His Web.