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"Josephine: A Captivating Icon of 1920s France" Step into the enchanting world of Josephine, as she graces the programme cover for Paris Qui Revue

Background imageJosephine Collection: Esther Bruce, Kathy Joyce, Hannah Johnson and Michael Joyce

Esther Bruce, Kathy Joyce, Hannah Johnson and Michael Joyce
Esther Bruce with Kathy Joyce, Hannah Johnson (who adopted Esther into her family in 1941) & Michael Joyce outside 13 Dieppe Street, Fulham, London

Background imageJosephine Collection: Studio portrait of little girl, circa 1930s

Studio portrait of little girl, circa 1930s
A head and shoulders studio portrait of a young girl(Josephine Rutter), circa 1930s. She wears a collared dress with smocking. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosephine Collection: Little girl holds a toy rabbit, circa 1930s

Little girl holds a toy rabbit, circa 1930s
A little girl(Josephine Rutter)poses for a studio portrait holding her toy rabbit, circa 1930s. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine Baker with pet bunny rabbits and many small dogs

Josephine Baker with pet bunny rabbits and many small dogs
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) - American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent - with pet bunny rabbits and many small dogs Date: 1931

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine Baker in the Revue N觲e

Josephine Baker in the Revue N觲e
Josephine Baker(19211975), African American dancer and singer, as she appeared as part of the Revue NÞº▓e in Paris in 1926. Date: 1926

Background imageJosephine Collection: Napoleon announcing to Josephine his project of divorce (gravure)

Napoleon announcing to Josephine his project of divorce (gravure)
964379 Napoleon announcing to Josephine his project of divorce (gravure) by Pagliano, Eleuterio (1826-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon announcing to Josephine his project of divorce)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Flower sellers at Oxford Circus, Central London

Flower sellers at Oxford Circus, Central London, outside Peter Robinson. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageJosephine Collection: Werner and Josephine (engraving)

Werner and Josephine (engraving)
2808036 Werner and Josephine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Werner and Josephine.); © Look and Learn

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine in

The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine in
698765 The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine in the Cathedral Noter-Dame in Paris, 2nd December 1804

Background imageJosephine Collection: Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747)

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747)
698746 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Background imageJosephine Collection: Napoleon at Court

Napoleon at Court
LLM456867 Napoleon at Court by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at Court. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Background imageJosephine Collection: British actress Sylvia Sablanc as Josephine in The Medal and the Maid (b / w photo)

British actress Sylvia Sablanc as Josephine in The Medal and the Maid (b / w photo)
6032653 British actress Sylvia Sablanc as Josephine in The Medal and the Maid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJosephine Collection: The parting of Emperor and Empress, Napoleons farewell to Josephine (litho)

The parting of Emperor and Empress, Napoleons farewell to Josephine (litho)
6005057 The parting of Emperor and Empress, Napoleons farewell to Josephine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parting of Emperor and Empress)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Napoleon crowning Josephine (oil on canvas)

Napoleon crowning Josephine (oil on canvas)
990390 Napoleon crowning Josephine (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (after); 25x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon crowning Josephine)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Madam Guerin as Josephine Bonaparte (b / w photo)

Madam Guerin as Josephine Bonaparte (b / w photo)
821112 Madam Guerin as Josephine Bonaparte (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Guerin Portraying Josephine Bonaparte (1763 -1814)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Napoleon Bonparte and Josephine at a garden party in the grounds of the Chateau de Malmaison

Napoleon Bonparte and Josephine at a garden party in the grounds of the Chateau de Malmaison (colour litho)
725708 Napoleon Bonparte and Josephine at a garden party in the grounds of the Chateau de Malmaison (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine welcoming guests to the Tuileries Palace (colour litho)

Josephine welcoming guests to the Tuileries Palace (colour litho)
725703 Josephine welcoming guests to the Tuileries Palace (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Nepoleon announcing to Josephine her Divorcement (engraving)

Nepoleon announcing to Josephine her Divorcement (engraving)
727501 Nepoleon announcing to Josephine her Divorcement (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepoleon announcing to Josephine her Divorcement)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Marie-Louise de Miramon as Josephine in Le Billet de Josephine (coloured photo)

Marie-Louise de Miramon as Josephine in Le Billet de Josephine (coloured photo)
978106 Marie-Louise de Miramon as Josephine in Le Billet de Josephine (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Louise de Miramon)

Background imageJosephine Collection: The coronation of Napoleon, 1804 (chromolitho)

The coronation of Napoleon, 1804 (chromolitho)
977018 The coronation of Napoleon, 1804 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Napoleon, 1804. Napoleon crowning the Empress Josephine)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Portrait of Marguerite Josephine Wiemer (Marguerite Georges)

Portrait of Marguerite Josephine Wiemer (Marguerite Georges)
XEE956352 Portrait of Marguerite Josephine Wiemer (Marguerite Georges) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite Georges (1787-1867) was a French stage actor

Background imageJosephine Collection: Front covers of two French Salon catalogues given to Mr and Mrs Bowes, 1868

Front covers of two French Salon catalogues given to Mr and Mrs Bowes, 1868
BWM192291 Front covers of two French Salon catalogues given to Mr and Mrs Bowes, 1868 by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Background imageJosephine Collection: Grand Trianon, chamber of the Empress, Versailles, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)

Grand Trianon, chamber of the Empress, Versailles, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242379 Grand Trianon, chamber of the Empress, Versailles, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Gale in the Bristol Channel, Damage to Watchet Harbour, and the Wrecked Vessels 'Josephine'and

The Gale in the Bristol Channel, Damage to Watchet Harbour, and the Wrecked Vessels "Josephine"and "Mary
1593145 The Gale in the Bristol Channel, Damage to Watchet Harbour, and the Wrecked Vessels " Josephine" and " Mary Lauder" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageJosephine Collection: Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746)

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746)
698747 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Background imageJosephine Collection: Napoleon and Josephine preparing for their coronation (colour litho)

Napoleon and Josephine preparing for their coronation (colour litho)
725714 Napoleon and Josephine preparing for their coronation (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Empress Josephine presenting her daughter, Hortense and grandson

The Empress Josephine presenting her daughter, Hortense and grandson
CHT163823 The Empress Josephine presenting her daughter, Hortense and grandson, Louis-Napoleon (future Napoleon III) to Tsar Alexander at Malmaison in May 1814 (oil on canvas)

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Empress Josephines (1763-1814) Bedroom at Malmaison, 1870 (oil on panel)

The Empress Josephines (1763-1814) Bedroom at Malmaison, 1870 (oil on panel)
MMT154106 The Empress Josephines (1763-1814) Bedroom at Malmaison, 1870 (oil on panel) by Viger du Vigneau, Jean Louis Victor (1819-79); 81x115 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French

Background imageJosephine Collection: Napoleon and Josephine, 1825 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon and Josephine, 1825 (oil on canvas)
827130 Napoleon and Josephine, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Hofel, Johann Nepomuk (1786-1864); 83.8x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and Josephine. Johann Nepomuk Hofel (1786-1864)

Background imageJosephine Collection: Model wearing 1977 clothing, Sunday Mirror fashion feature, pictured in garden

Model wearing 1977 clothing, Sunday Mirror fashion feature, pictured in garden, 2nd August 1977. Our picture shows... model Jo Wood

Background imageJosephine Collection: Aveling and Porter Road Roller 14089, Josephine

Aveling and Porter Road Roller 14089, Josephine
Maker: Aveling & Porter Type:Road Roller Number:14089 Built:1930 Registration:YD 973 Class:AC Cylinders:Single Nhp:4 Name:Josephine Date: 1970s-1980s

Background imageJosephine Collection: Garrett General Purpose Engine Josephine PU 3157

Garrett General Purpose Engine Josephine PU 3157
Garrett General Purpose Engine, regn. PU 3157, number 26046, Josephine. Built in 1906 by Richard Garrett & Sons at Leiston in Suffolk, powered by a 7 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine

Background imageJosephine Collection: Paris leaning on tree stump, back view. from 'Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues

Paris leaning on tree stump, back view. from "Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues
Paris leaning on tree stump, back view. from " Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues...", 1817

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine Knitting, 1916. Creator: Edmund Charles Tarbell

Josephine Knitting, 1916. Creator: Edmund Charles Tarbell
Josephine Knitting, 1916

Background imageJosephine Collection: Imperial Botany - or a Peep at Josephines Collection of English Exoticks, vide t

Imperial Botany - or a Peep at Josephines Collection of English Exoticks, vide the Champion Jany 30, 1814, March 1, 1814. Attributed to Charles Williams. Also attributed to George Cruikshank

Background imageJosephine Collection: An Allegory of Empress Josephine as Patroness of the Gardens at Malmaison, ca. 1805-6

An Allegory of Empress Josephine as Patroness of the Gardens at Malmaison, ca. 1805-6

Background imageJosephine Collection: Dalmatian - Josephine - 1952

Dalmatian - Josephine - 1952
JOSEPHINE OF ILESBERRY Head Study. Owner: Rowberry. Date: 1952

Background imageJosephine Collection: JANE HADING 1899

JANE HADING 1899
JANE HADING French actress in the role of Josephine in Le Sacre Date: 1899

Background imageJosephine Collection: JOSEPHINE

JOSEPHINE
The Empress Josephine contemplates an addition to her wardrobe Date: circa 1800

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Empress Josephine, c1804, (1903). Creators: Unknown, Georges Petit

The Empress Josephine, c1804, (1903). Creators: Unknown, Georges Petit
The Empress Josephine, c1804, (1903). L Imperatrice Josephine. Portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), the first wife of Napoleon I, and first Empress of the French

Background imageJosephine Collection: Sketch of Josephine at Napoleons coronation, 2 December 1804, (1921)

Sketch of Josephine at Napoleons coronation, 2 December 1804, (1921). L Imperatrice Josephine au couronnement. Preparatory study from life of Napoleons empress consort Josephine de Beauharnais

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Divorce of Josephine, 1846, (mid 19th century). Creator: FranSois de Meersman

The Divorce of Josephine, 1846, (mid 19th century). Creator: FranSois de Meersman
The Divorce of Josephine, 1846, (mid 19th century). The French Emperor Napoleon divorced his wife Josephine in 1810 as she had not produced a male heir

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine Beauharnais, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Josephine Beauharnais, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Josephine Beauharnais, (1933). Portrait of Empress Josephine of France (1763-1814) the first wife of Napoleon I, and first Empress of the French. After a miniature by Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine Theer, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Josephine Theer, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Josephine Theer, (1933). Portrait of Josephine Theer, after a miniature made c1830 by her husband Robert Theer. From " Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte"

Background imageJosephine Collection: Pavilion de Navarre, Evreux, Eure, Normandy, France

Pavilion de Navarre, Evreux, Eure, Normandy, France. Date: circa 1905

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Empress Josephine in the Park at Malmaison, 1809, (1896)

The Empress Josephine in the Park at Malmaison, 1809, (1896). The Empress at the Chateau de Malmaison, near Paris. Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) was the first wife of Napoleon I

Background imageJosephine Collection: Josephine - Empress of the French, c1808, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf

Josephine - Empress of the French, c1808, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf
Josephine - Empress of the French, c1808, (1896). Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) was the first wife of Napoleon I, and first Empress of the French

Background imageJosephine Collection: The Incident of the Rose, 1896

The Incident of the Rose, 1896. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and others at a dining table. Engraving after the aquarelle by F De Myrbach




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"Josephine: A Captivating Icon of 1920s France" Step into the enchanting world of Josephine, as she graces the programme cover for Paris Qui Revue. This vivacious performer, known to many as Josephine Baker, captivated audiences with her mesmerizing talent and magnetic presence. In a time when France was still recovering from the aftermath of World War I, Josephine emerged as a symbol of resilience and joy. Just like Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and his family did in their era, she brought light to a nation yearning for hope. Her fame soared through the pages of La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate in 1920s France. With every graceful step reminiscent of Carlotta Grisi's iconic role in Giselle, Josephine danced her way into hearts worldwide. But it wasn't just her dancing that made her an icon; it was also her audacity to challenge societal norms. Like when Napoleon met Josephine centuries before, she fearlessly pushed boundaries by embracing new dance styles such as the Charleston. Not only did she entertain audiences on stage but offstage too. She sang soul-stirring melodies to British factory workers during their lunch breaks—her voice echoing through factories filled with hardworking individuals seeking solace amidst industrial chaos. Just like the Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties in Paris back in 1804 (1806), where opulence reigned supreme under Napoleon's rule; Josephine exuded elegance wherever she went. Her radiant personality shone brightly alongside images capturing moments from this grand event. In 1927, while donning extravagant costumes akin to those worn by Lady Castellani and her daughter Lady Lampson during their heyday; Josephine continued to leave an indelible mark on history. Her performances were nothing short of extraordinary - captivating audiences with each note sung or move executed flawlessly.