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Marie Louise Collection (#2)

"Marie Louise: A Tale of Love, Power, and Art" In the early 19th century, amidst the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor of France

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism (b / w photo)

Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism (b / w photo)
1598743 Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism)

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Napoleons new Empress travelling (colour litho)

Napoleons new Empress travelling (colour litho)
3094093 Napoleons new Empress travelling (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons new Empress travelling)

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Ludovica Maria Gonzaga, Queen of Poland, 1645. Creator: Claude Mellan

Ludovica Maria Gonzaga, Queen of Poland, 1645. Creator: Claude Mellan
Ludovica Maria Gonzaga, Queen of Poland, 1645

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie Louise, Empress of the French, 1811. Creator: J. L. Benoist

Marie Louise, Empress of the French, 1811. Creator: J. L. Benoist
Marie Louise, Empress of the French, 1811

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Miss Loie Fuller, 1893. 1893. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Miss Loie Fuller, 1893. 1893. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Miss Loie Fuller, 1893. At the Folies Bergere in a billowing silk gown, manipulated with large poles held in her hands

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie-Louise Marsy, 1898. 1898. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Marie-Louise Marsy, 1898. 1898. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Marie-Louise Marsy, 1898

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Boney The Second or the Little Babboon Created to Devour French Monkies, April 9

Boney The Second or the Little Babboon Created to Devour French Monkies, April 9, 1811

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813. December 25, 1813

Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813. December 25, 1813
Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant, April 14, 1811. April 14, 1811

Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant, April 14, 1811. April 14, 1811
Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant, April 14, 1811

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Napoleon premier Empereur des Francais Roi d Italie, c1810, (1921). Creator

Napoleon premier Empereur des Francais Roi d Italie, c1810, (1921). Creator
Napoleon premier Empereur des Francais Roi d Italie, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I of France (1769-1821), King of Italy

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Cortege nuptial de Napoleon et de Marie Louise d Autriche, 1810, (1921)

Cortege nuptial de Napoleon et de Marie Louise d Autriche, 1810, (1921). Imperial marriage procession of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie Louise of Austria (1791-1847) in the Louvre Palace

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Statue of Loie Fuller by Theodore Riviere, c1890s, (1903). Creator: Unknown

Statue of Loie Fuller by Theodore Riviere, c1890s, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Statue of Loie Fuller by Theodore Riviere, c1890s, (1903). Loie Fuller (1862-1928) was an American dancer who pioneered modern dance and theatrical lighing techniques

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Advertisement for Marie-Louise perfume, 1903. Creator: Unknown

Advertisement for Marie-Louise perfume, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for Marie-Louise perfume, 1903. Bouquet Marie-Louise Parfum Exquis Ed. Pinaud, 18, Place Vendome, Paris. The Ed

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Baptism of Napoleon II, Notre Dame, Paris, 10 June 1811, (1921). Creator: Unknown

Baptism of Napoleon II, Notre Dame, Paris, 10 June 1811, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Baptism of Napoleon II, Notre Dame, Paris, 10 June 1811, (1921). Bapteme du roi de Rome a Notre-Dame de Paris. Napoleon (1811-1832), infant King of Rome and heir of Emperor Napoleon I

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Napoleon introducing Empress Marie-Luise to his family outside pavilion near Soissons

Napoleon introducing Empress Marie-Luise to his family outside pavilion near Soissons. From a private collection

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie-Louise married Napoleon by proxy in Vienna, with Archduke Charles standing in for Napoleon

Marie-Louise married Napoleon by proxy in Vienna, with Archduke Charles standing in for Napoleon, 1810. From a private collection

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The wedding procession of Napoleon and Marie-Louise along the Champs Elysees

The wedding procession of Napoleon and Marie-Louise along the Champs Elysees on 2nd April 1810, 1810. From a private collection

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie Louise, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Marie Louise, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Marie Louise, (1933). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, and, as such, Empress of the French from 1810 to 1814. After a miniature by Ahrbeck

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Napoleon II, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Napoleon II, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon II, (1933). Portrait of Napoleon II, Duke of Reichstadt, King of Rome (1811-1832), son of Napoleon Bonaparte I and his second wife Marie Louise

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: 34 Sq. Marie Louise, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. (1900), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

34 Sq. Marie Louise, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. (1900), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
34 Sq. Marie Louise, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017.Paul Saintenoy: 1900

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Napoleon and the Empress of Austria at Dresden, 1812, (1896)

Napoleon and the Empress of Austria at Dresden, 1812, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and his second wife Marie Louise (1791-1847) in Dresden, Germany

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Artist: Charles J. State

Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Artist: Charles J. State
Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Austrian archduchess Marie Louise (1791-1847), Napoleons second wife, with their son Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1811-1832)

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Detail from the Religious Marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa, 2 April 1810, (1896)

Detail from the Religious Marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa, 2 April 1810, (1896). The marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and his second wife, Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847)

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Queen Victorias visit to the City of London, 1837. Artist: Nathaniel Whittock

Queen Victorias visit to the City of London, 1837. Artist: Nathaniel Whittock
View of Queen Victorias visit to the City of London, 9 November 1837, showing the Queen leaving Buckingham Palace; the Lord Mayor receiving the Queen at Temple Bar; the banquet in the Guildhall

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Anne Marie-Louise Damiens, stage name Anna Judic, 1849 -1911. French comic actress

Anne Marie-Louise Damiens, stage name Anna Judic, 1849 -1911. French comic actress. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Arnold Boonen Princess Anna Charlotta Amalia

Arnold Boonen Princess Anna Charlotta Amalia
After Arnold Boonen, Princess Anna Charlotta Amalia, Prince William IV and Princess Marie Louise, Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait monarch landgrave Karel van Hessen-Kassel

Portrait monarch landgrave Karel van Hessen-Kassel
Portrait of a monarch, possibly the landgrave Karel van Hessen-Kassel (1654-1730). Father of Marie Louise. Bust, slightly to the right

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait Marie Louise princess Spain historical persons

Portrait Marie Louise princess Spain historical persons
Portrait of Marie Louise, princess of Spain, historical persons, ruler, sovereign - BB - female ruler, Marie Louise (princess of Spain), Carlo Faucci (mentioned on object), 1775, paper, etching

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait Marie Louise OrlA ans queen Spain thanks

Portrait Marie Louise OrlA ans queen Spain thanks
Portrait of Marie Louise of Orle ans, Marie Louise of Orle ans, queen of Spain thanks to her marriage to King Charles II of Spain. She wears pearls around her neck and I her ears

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait Marie-Louise Duchess Parma 1810-1814

Portrait Marie-Louise Duchess Parma 1810-1814
Portrait of Marie-Louise, Duchess of Parma, c. 1810-1814. Francois Gerard (French, 1770-1837). Graphite and black and brown ink wash with white heightening; sheet: 50.8 x 47.2 cm (20 x 18 9/16 in.)

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The Bonaparte Family

The Bonaparte Family (from top left, working across): Charles Bonaparte, Napoleons Father (1746-1785), Laetitia Bonaparte, Napoleons Mother (1750-1836), Cardinal Fesch, Napoleons Uncle (1763-1839)

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The high altar for the marriage of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria, ca 1805-1809

The high altar for the marriage of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria, ca 1805-1809. Private Collection

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait of the Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847), Mid of the 19th cen

Portrait of the Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847), Mid of the 19th cen.. Private Collection

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait of the Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847), 1820

Portrait of the Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847), 1820. Private Collection

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait of Marie-Louise of Austria (1791-1847), Duchess of Parma, 1837-1839

Portrait of Marie-Louise of Austria (1791-1847), Duchess of Parma, 1837-1839. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The marriage procession of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise crossing the Jardin des Tuileries on 2nd

The marriage procession of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise crossing the Jardin des Tuileries on 2nd Apri Artist: Garnier
The marriage procession of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise crossing the Jardin des Tuileries on 2nd April 1810, 1810. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Empress Marie-Louise With the Sleeping King of Rome. Artist: Franque, Joseph-Boniface (1774-1833)

Empress Marie-Louise With the Sleeping King of Rome. Artist: Franque, Joseph-Boniface (1774-1833)
Empress Marie-Louise With the Sleeping King of Rome. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Empress Marie-Louise With the King of Rome. Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)

Empress Marie-Louise With the King of Rome. Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
Empress Marie-Louise With the King of Rome. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The marriage banquet of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria April 2, 1810

The marriage banquet of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise of Austria April 2, 1810. Found in the Collection of Musee national du Chateau de Fontainebleau

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie-Louise of Austria Bidding Farewell to her Family in Vienna, 13th March 1810

Marie-Louise of Austria Bidding Farewell to her Family in Vienna, 13th March 1810. Artist: Auzou, Pauline (1775-1835)
Marie-Louise of Austria Bidding Farewell to her Family in Vienna, 13th March 1810. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Crowd Front Tuileries Palace Wedding Napoleon

Crowd Front Tuileries Palace Wedding Napoleon
Artokoloro

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie Louise Empress French 1811 Etching engraving

Marie Louise Empress French 1811 Etching engraving
Artokoloro

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Marie-Louise holding in her arms the King of Rome (oil on canvas)

Marie-Louise holding in her arms the King of Rome (oil on canvas)
XIR903442 Marie-Louise holding in her arms the King of Rome (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Fondation Dosne-Thiers (Musee Frederic Masson) Paris

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The Marriage of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie Louise (1791-1847) Archduchess of Austria

The Marriage of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie Louise (1791-1847) Archduchess of Austria
XIR71494 The Marriage of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie Louise (1791-1847) Archduchess of Austria, 2nd April 1810, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Rouget

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Philip V of Spain making Marshal James Fitzjames, Duke of Berwick, a Cavalier of

Philip V of Spain making Marshal James Fitzjames, Duke of Berwick, a Cavalier of
XIR57494 Philip V of Spain making Marshal James Fitzjames, Duke of Berwick, a Cavalier of the Golden Fleece after the Battle of Almansa, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Ingres

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Antoine Maxime Monsaldy after Jean-Baptiste Isabey (French, 1768 - 1816), Marie-Louise

Antoine Maxime Monsaldy after Jean-Baptiste Isabey (French, 1768 - 1816), Marie-Louise, Empress of the French, 1814, color stipple etching

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: The Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise in the Louvre Chapel (colour engraving)

The Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise in the Louvre Chapel (colour engraving)
XIR429070 The Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise in the Louvre Chapel (colour engraving) by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMarie Louise Collection: Portrait of Empress Marie Louise (1791-1847) of France, after a painting by Francois Gerard

Portrait of Empress Marie Louise (1791-1847) of France, after a painting by Francois Gerard
XIR221493 Portrait of Empress Marie Louise (1791-1847) of France, after a painting by Francois Gerard (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Paulin Jean Baptiste (1783-1855); 245x161 cm; ChAteau de Versailles




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"Marie Louise: A Tale of Love, Power, and Art" In the early 19th century, amidst the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor of France, a woman named Marie Louise emerged as a prominent figure in his life. As Duchess of Parma and later Empress of the French, Marie Louise played a pivotal role in shaping history. Captured beautifully by Jean-Francois Ribault in his iconic portrait from 1810, Marie Louise exudes elegance and grace. Her regal presence is further immortalized in another masterpiece titled "Marie Louise. . Imperatrice des Francais. " Plate 74 reveals intriguing details about her life during this period. But who was this captivating woman? Born into nobility as an Austrian Archduchess, she became Napoleon's second wife after he divorced Josephine. Their union not only solidified political alliances but also brought forth a son who would be known as the King of Rome. As part of the illustrious Bonaparte family, Marie Louise found herself surrounded by art and culture. Paintings like "Reclining Nude (Miss O Murphy)" showcase her appreciation for beauty beyond her own image. The sensuousness captured on canvas reflects both vulnerability and strength. Yet amidst all the splendor that surrounded her existence, there were hidden depths to explore. Saule Pleureur Imperiale holds secrets within its branches – silhouettes depicting Napoleon and his family concealed among nature's embrace. Even studies such as "The Foot of Miss O Murphy" reveal intimate glimpses into Marie Louise's private world. Pastels delicately capture moments that might otherwise go unnoticed – fragments that add depth to our understanding of this enigmatic figure. Beyond artistry lies intrigue; it seems even rum-running had its place within Marie Louise's story. A black-and-white photograph aptly titled "The Rum-Runner" hints at clandestine activities that unfolded behind closed doors.