Napoleon 3rd Collection (#3)

Napoleon III. circa 1860-70 (painting)
6437773 Napoleon III. circa 1860-70 (painting) by Cabasson, Guillaume-Alphonse Harang (1814-84); Musee de Compiegne, France; (add.info.: History. France. iInd Empire)

Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses
5913102 Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses and hats show papers to a soldier with rifle. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother (colour litho)
3648329 Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother)

Will He Reign? or, Father and Son (colour litho)
3648286 Will He Reign? or, Father and Son (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will He Reign? or, Father and Son)

Alone in the World! (colour litho)
3648253 Alone in the World! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alone in the World)

Caricature of Napoleon III of France as a parrot (litho)
3646208 Caricature of Napoleon III of France as a parrot (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Napoleon III of France as a parrot)

On the Verge! (colour litho)
3648211 On the Verge! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Verge)

Banquo at the Banquet (colour litho)
3648153 Banquo at the Banquet (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquo at the Banquet)

Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving)
1058304 Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cherbourg Fetes, Her Majesty visiting the Emperor and Empress on Board the "Bretagne"(engraving)
1619575 The Cherbourg Fetes, Her Majesty visiting the Emperor and Empress on Board the " Bretagne" (engraving) by Weedon

Napoleon III (engraving)
961603 Napoleon III (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III (1808-1873). First President of the French Republic

Meeting of Prince Bismarck and Napoleon III (litho)
961043 Meeting of Prince Bismarck and Napoleon III (litho) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Prince Bismarck and Napoleon III)

The speech from the Throne (engraving)
965515 The speech from the Throne (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The speech from the Throne)

Napoleon III, prisoner at Wilhelmshohe (engraving)
965512 Napoleon III, prisoner at Wilhelmshohe (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III, prisoner at Wilhelmshohe)

Napoleon III and Bismarck on the Morning after Sedan (litho)
1063599 Napoleon III and Bismarck on the Morning after Sedan (litho) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III and Bismarck on the Morning after Sedan)

Imperial Visit to the Camp at Helfaut (engraving)
1097350 Imperial Visit to the Camp at Helfaut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Visit to the Camp at Helfaut)

The Emperor Napoleon III addressing the Great Functionaries of State at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1098119 The Emperor Napoleon III addressing the Great Functionaries of State at the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School

St Marys Roman Catholic Chapel at Chiselhurst, where the Emperor Napoleon is laid (engraving)
1105134 St Marys Roman Catholic Chapel at Chiselhurst, where the Emperor Napoleon is laid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Grand Reception by the Emperor and Empress at the Tuileries, the Refreshment-Room (engraving)
2772102 A Grand Reception by the Emperor and Empress at the Tuileries, the Refreshment-Room (engraving) by English School

Roman Galley recently constructed for the Emperor of the French (engraving)
2773383 Roman Galley recently constructed for the Emperor of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon the Third in Camp at Chalons (engraving)
2771714 Napoleon the Third in Camp at Chalons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon the Third in Camp at Chalons)

The Prince Imperials First Review, in the Courtyard of the Tuileries (engraving)
2772826 The Prince Imperials First Review, in the Courtyard of the Tuileries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Imperials First Review)

The Royal and Imperial Party ascending the Grand Staircase of the Palace of Saint Cloud (engraving)
2785501 The Royal and Imperial Party ascending the Grand Staircase of the Palace of Saint Cloud (engraving) by English School

Return of the Prince President to Paris (engraving)
1618508 Return of the Prince President to Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prince President to Paris)

The Chateau of Arenenberg, Switzerland, formerly the Residence of Napoleon III (engraving)
1610588 The Chateau of Arenenberg, Switzerland, formerly the Residence of Napoleon III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chateau of Arenenberg)

Visit of the Emperor of the French to Algeria, Entertainment given by Marshal Macmahon, the Governor of Algeria
1610329 Visit of the Emperor of the French to Algeria, Entertainment given by Marshal Macmahon, the Governor of Algeria, at his Summer Palace, in Honour of the Emperor (engraving) by English School

The War, Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III at the Port of Genoa (engraving)
1609980 The War, Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III at the Port of Genoa (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince Albert, the Emperor of the French, and Staff, at the Review at Marquise (engraving)
1607728 Prince Albert, the Emperor of the French, and Staff, at the Review at Marquise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert)

Bust of the French President, Louis Napoleon (engraving)
1607545 Bust of the French President, Louis Napoleon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of the French President, Louis Napoleon)

Launch of "The Napoleon III, "at Ardrossan (engraving)
1607873 Launch of " The Napoleon III, " at Ardrossan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of " The Napoleon III, " at Ardrossan)

Napoleon III at Calais (engraving)
1607600 Napoleon III at Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III at Calais. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1854)

The Imperial Visit, the State Box at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving)
1602347 The Imperial Visit, the State Box at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Visit)

Ball of the Legislative Body to the Emperor and the Empress of the French (engraving)
1601673 Ball of the Legislative Body to the Emperor and the Empress of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrata In Milano Di Vittorio Emanuele II E Napoleone III (engraving)
5220970 Entrata In Milano Di Vittorio Emanuele II E Napoleone III (engraving) by Matania, Edouardo (1847-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: The Duel Decided - the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
6034798 Punch cartoon: The Duel Decided - the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Napoleon III, Emperor of France (engraving)
6014856 Napoleon III, Emperor of France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Drawing Room at Chiselhurst (engraving)
729292 Drawing Room at Chiselhurst (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing Room at Chiselhurst, Present Residence of the Ex-Emperor of the French)

Dissolving Views! or, The Past and the Future (colour litho)
3648290 Dissolving Views! or, The Past and the Future (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dissolving Views)

Carried with the Tide! or, A Dangerous Cruise (colour litho)
3648279 Carried with the Tide! or, A Dangerous Cruise (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carried with the Tide)

Second Italian War of Independence (engraving)
2772040 Second Italian War of Independence (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Italian War of Independence)

Celebration of the Fete Day of Napoleon III on Board a French Man-of-War (engraving)
2772369 Celebration of the Fete Day of Napoleon III on Board a French Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French to the South, Ball at the Hotel de Ville at Lyons (engraving)
2773128 Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French to the South, Ball at the Hotel de Ville at Lyons (engraving) by English School

The Emperors Pavilion at the Chalons Camp (engraving)
2785850 The Emperors Pavilion at the Chalons Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperors Pavilion at the Chalons Camp)

The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
2785498 The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School

The Chief Members of the Royal Families of England and France (engraving)
2785495 The Chief Members of the Royal Families of England and France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Voiture du Mariage de Napoleon III, Carriage of Napoleon III Wedding (coloured photo)
3633361 Voiture du Mariage de Napoleon III, Carriage of Napoleon III Wedding (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Rixe (colour litho)
3643344 La Rixe (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rixe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Napoleon III: A Controversial Figure in History" Napoleon III, the enigmatic ruler of France during the Second Empire (1852-70), evoked mixed emotions among his subjects and critics alike. From political cartoons to historical paintings, various depictions shed light on his reign and its impact. In one satirical cartoon titled "Poor Taxpayer. . Thank the Empire, " published in Le Sans Culotte in 1879, Napoleon III's costly wars were criticized. The image highlighted the burden placed on ordinary citizens due to extravagant military expenditures. Another artwork capturing public sentiment was an engraving depicting the Paris Salon exhibition of 1865. Here, viewers are shown observing Édouard Manet's scandalous painting "Olympia. " This piece symbolized a clash between traditional values and emerging artistic movements under Napoleon III's rule. A watercolor titled "Monsieur Prudhomme and Napoleon III" portrayed a common man named Monsieur Prudhomme engaging with the emperor. This work reflected societal tensions as well as criticisms directed towards Napoleon III's policies. The emperor himself also dabbled in artistry, evident through his engraving called "Le nouveau Don Quixote. " It depicted Marianne guarding Porte de Paris while he assumed the role of Don Quixote. This portrayal showcased his desire for grandeur and ambition despite facing ridicule from some quarters. Political events further shaped perceptions of Napoleon III. An illustration from 19th-century print captured Berezowski's attack on Tsar Alexander II in 1867, highlighting international conflicts that influenced European politics during this era. One significant moment was Napoleon III’s triumphant entry into Paris in 1852 following his coup d'état. An engraving immortalized this event, emphasizing both support for him and skepticism about his intentions among French society at large. Family played a crucial role too.