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Lacroix Collection (#2)

"Lacroix: A Journey Through French History and Royalty" Step into the world of Lacroix, where the grandeur of King Francis I of France comes to life

Background imageLacroix Collection: Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Marin de

Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Marin de la Garde, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Uniform of the Imperial Guard (petite tenue), Napoleonic era

Uniform of the Imperial Guard (petite tenue), Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Napoleonic era

Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Napoleonic era
Bailiff of the imperial chambers, Huissier de la Chambre de l Empereur, Napoleonic era.Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a French member of an Institute, Napoleonic era

Costume of a French member of an Institute, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a Grand Master of a University, Napoleonic era

Costume of a Grand Master of a University, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Livery of a French courier, Napoleonic era

Livery of a French courier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era

Mace bearer or massier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era

Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era

First President of the Court of Cassation, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Chief Herald of Arms, Napoleonic era

Chief Herald of Arms, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of an Aide des Ceremonies, Napoleonic era

Costume of an Aide des Ceremonies, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a civil officer of the imperial

Costume of a civil officer of the imperial household, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Uniform of a Colonel-General in the French

Uniform of a Colonel-General in the French Dragoons, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: French minister of state, Napoleonic era

French minister of state, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Colonel-General in the French Chasseurs, Napoleonic era

Colonel-General in the French Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Uniform of the French Commissaire des Guerres

Uniform of the French Commissaire des Guerres, Napoleionic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Uniform of a French Marechal d Empire, Napoleonic era

Uniform of a French Marechal d Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a female courtier, French Napoleonic era

Costume of a female courtier, French Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a French Senator, Napoleonic era

Costume of a French Senator, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Duke of Parma 1753-1824

Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Duke of Parma 1753-1824
Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Duke of Parma, duc de Parme, in the uniform of an arch-chancellor of the empire, 1753-1824

Background imageLacroix Collection: French page boy, Napoleonic era

French page boy, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costume of a Ministre Grand-Juge, Napoleonic era

Costume of a Ministre Grand-Juge, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Prince Grand-Dignitaire de l Empire, Napoleonic era

Prince Grand-Dignitaire de l Empire, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Joachim Murat, King of Naples, Marshal of France 1767-1815

Joachim Murat, King of Naples, Marshal of France 1767-1815. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Hortense Beauharnais, Queen consort of Holland

Hortense Beauharnais, Queen consort of Holland, daughter of Josephine 1783-1837. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Caroline Bonaparte, Queen of Naples, sister

Caroline Bonaparte, Queen of Naples, sister
Caroline Bonaparte, Reine de Naples, Queen of Naples, sister of Napoleon 1782-1839. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Pauline Bonaparte, Duchess of Guastalla, sister

Pauline Bonaparte, Duchess of Guastalla, sister of Napoleon 1780-1825. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Elisa Bonaparte, Duchess of Tucscany, Princess

Elisa Bonaparte, Duchess of Tucscany, Princess of Lucca, sister of Napoleon 1777-1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Jerome Bonaparte, King of Westphalia, youngest

Jerome Bonaparte, King of Westphalia, youngest brother of Napoleon, 1784-1860. Handcoloured lithograph by Legenissel from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, younger

Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, younger brother of Napoleon, 1778-1846. In the uniform of a colonel in the carabiniers. Handcoloured lithograph by Legenissel from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageLacroix Collection: Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino and Musignano, 1775-1840

Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino and Musignano, 1775-1840
Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino and Musignano, younger brother of Napoleon 1775-1840. Handcoloured lithograph by Legenissel from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Background imageLacroix Collection: Joseph Bonaparte, French diplomat and nobleman

Joseph Bonaparte, French diplomat and nobleman, elder brother of Napoleon 1768-1844. Handcoloured lithograph by Legenissel from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Background imageLacroix Collection: Eugene Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg, 1781-1824

Eugene Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg, 1781-1824
Eugene Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg, Empress Josephines son by her first marriage, 1781-1824. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Background imageLacroix Collection: Cardinal Joseph Fesch, Prince of France, diplomat

Cardinal Joseph Fesch, Prince of France, diplomat and uncle to Napoleon 1763-1839. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Laetitia Ramolino, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte 1750-1836

Laetitia Ramolino, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte 1750-1836. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome 1811-1832

Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome 1811-1832
Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832. Wearing the sash of the Legion d honneur and riding In a miniature carriage

Background imageLacroix Collection: Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma 1791-1847

Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma 1791-1847
Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Empress Josephine, ceremonial robes, 1763-1814

Empress Josephine, ceremonial robes, 1763-1814. White satin dress with short sleeves with a velvet manteau de cour. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Background imageLacroix Collection: Emperor Napoleon Ist, costume ordinaire, 1804

Emperor Napoleon Ist, costume ordinaire, 1804
Emperor Napoleon Ist, campaign uniform, costume ordinaire, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial robes, 1804

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, 1800

Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, 1800
Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, in uniform of General of the Army of Italy, Napoleonic Wars. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLacroix Collection: Stephanie Felicite du Crest de St. Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis

Stephanie Felicite du Crest de St. Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis, French writer, harpist and educator 1746-1830. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques

Background imageLacroix Collection: Uniform of a messager d etat (state messenger)

Uniform of a messager d etat (state messenger) under the Directory. Each councilor had four messengers who wore white tunic, blue coat and hat with tricolor plumes

Background imageLacroix Collection: A Thephilanthropist in robes

A Thephilanthropist in robes
A Thephilanthropist, religious sect founded by the visionary Catherine Theot, Directory era, 1795-1799. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Background imageLacroix Collection: Costumes of common French people, 1797, Directory era

Costumes of common French people, 1797, Directory era
Costumes of common French people, Directory era. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: French military uniform, Directory era, 1797

French military uniform, Directory era, 1797. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageLacroix Collection: Sophie Ristaud Cottin, French writer, 1770-1807

Sophie Ristaud Cottin, French writer, 1770-1807. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)




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"Lacroix: A Journey Through French History and Royalty" Step into the world of Lacroix, where the grandeur of King Francis I of France comes to life. Known as Francois I, roi, he left an indelible mark on history with his patronage of arts and architecture. Marvel at the intricate enamel effigy of Geoffrey V on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, beautifully captured by artist Lemercier in 1849. The attention to detail transports you back in time, allowing you to appreciate the craftsmanship of that era. King William's seal from 1870 offers a glimpse into the regal elegance that defined his reign. The symbolism embedded within this seal speaks volumes about power and authority during those times. Not all stories revolve around kings; servant girls, chambermaids, and peasants played crucial roles in shaping society during the late 16th century. Their hard work often went unnoticed but was essential for maintaining daily life. Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre d. 1463 epitomizes grace and poise through her portrait. Her beauty is timeless as it transcends centuries and captivates our imagination even today. The uniform worn by members of the Kings Bodyguard - Garde-du-corps showcases their loyalty towards protecting royalty. Each stitch represents their dedication to safeguarding their king against any threat or danger. Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville's name may not be widely known today but during his lifetime (1746-1795), he held immense power as a public prosecutor during the French Revolution. His actions have left an everlasting impact on history. Madame de Montespan's allure as King Louis XIV's mistress continues to fascinate us even after centuries have passed. Her influence over one of France's most powerful monarchs remains a topic of intrigue and speculation among historians. Les Mignons were flamboyant courtiers at the court of King Henry III of France.