Hundred Days Collection

Siege of Paris, during the Hundred Days, 1815 (print)
2757096 Siege of Paris, during the Hundred Days, 1815 (print); (add.info.: France. Premier Empire. Le general de Moncey defend la barriere de Clichy, siege de Paris, 1815. Coll. Part. History)

On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (print)
3786597 On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (print); (add.info.: On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo - from painting by Ernest Crofts)

The Emperor reviewing his troops at the Carrousel, 21st March 1815
909392 The Emperor reviewing his troops at the Carrousel, 21st March 1815, engraved by Moreau (engraving) by Kepfer, Maximilien Pierre (b.1798) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

La Sainte Haye: Close by a large building occupied alternately by Friend and Foe, pub. J
780322 La Sainte Haye: Close by a large building occupied alternately by Friend and Foe, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving) by Jones

The city of Grenoble opens its gates to Napoleon on his return from exile on Elba, 7 March 1815 (colour litho)
3100868 The city of Grenoble opens its gates to Napoleon on his return from exile on Elba, 7 March 1815 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Column commemorating the landing of Napoleon at Golfe-Juan on the Cote d Azur on 1 March 1815 after his escape
3095258 Column commemorating the landing of Napoleon at Golfe-Juan on the Cote d Azur on 1 March 1815 after his escape from Elba (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Elite soldier of the Imperial Guard during the Cent-Jours (coloured engraving)
JHG216991 Elite soldier of the Imperial Guard during the Cent-Jours (coloured engraving) by Fort, E. (18th-19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Eagles Flight, 1857 (oil on canvas)
1773372 The Eagles Flight, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Merle, Hugues (1823-81); 130x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Chateau of Hougoumont: shows the dead being buried after the Battle (coloured engraving)
780325 Chateau of Hougoumont: shows the dead being buried after the Battle (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Louis XVIII leaving the Tuileries Palace after learning of Napoleons return to France from Elba, 1815 (engraving)
3647637 Louis XVIII leaving the Tuileries Palace after learning of Napoleons return to France from Elba, 1815 (engraving) by Gros

"Soldiers. I am your Emperor. "(colour litho)
3101225 " Soldiers. I am your Emperor." (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Soldiers. I am your Emperor.")

The Cossacks on the Champs Elysees, 1815 (w / c on paper)
NUL111333 The Cossacks on the Champs Elysees, 1815 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Departure of the King, 19 March 1815, c. 1820 (engraving)
1249034 Departure of the King, 19 March 1815, c.1820 (engraving) by Heim, Francois Joseph (1787-1865) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Waterloo, 2pm, left of the British Line, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)
780324 Waterloo, 2pm, left of the British Line, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Battle of Quatre Bras: The fall of the Duke of Brunswick, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)
780320 Battle of Quatre Bras: The fall of the Duke of Brunswick, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Les Quatre Bras where the battle was fought on the 15th (coloured engraving)
780281 Les Quatre Bras where the battle was fought on the 15th (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WORLD WAR I: GUNNERS. British gunners, stripped to the waist, serving a large cannon at Picardy during the Hundred Days Offensive, 1918. Photograph

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"Hundred Days: A Glimpse into Napoleon's Illustrious Return" Step back in time to the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, a pivotal moment in history captured through a 19th-century print. Witness the chaos and intensity as armies clashed, forever shaping Europe's fate. In another engraving, we find ourselves amidst the aftermath of tragedy - the Assassination of Marshal Brune in Avignon. The colored details bring forth the somber atmosphere surrounding this event that occurred on August 2nd, 1815. Marching forward to March 21st, 1815, we join Emperor Napoleon as he reviews his troops at the Carrousel. His presence commands respect and loyalty from his soldiers who stand tall with unwavering dedication. Venturing further into France's heartland, we encounter La Sainte Haye - a large building occupied by both friend and foe. This publication offers us a glimpse into its turbulent existence during those tumultuous times. The city gates swing open wide as Grenoble welcomes Napoleon back from exile on Elba on March 7th, 1815. Through vibrant lithography colors, we witness jubilation among citizens who embrace their returning leader with open arms. A black-and-white photograph captures an iconic moment - Napoleon landing at Golfe-Juan on March 1st after escaping Elba. This image immortalizes his audacious return to power and sets in motion what would become known as "the Hundred Days. " Amongst these historic events were elite soldiers of the Imperial Guard whose bravery is depicted vividly in colored engravings. Their unwavering loyalty to their Emperor shines through each stroke of ink or paint. At Chateau Hougoumont lies evidence of sacrifice; dead bodies being buried after battle adorn this colored engraving. It serves as a poignant reminder of lives lost during one man's quest for glory and domination over Europe.