Napoleon Bonaparte Collection (#8)

Berthier, (1753-1815), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Berthier, (1753-1815), c1830. Louis-Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815) French Marshal and Chief of Staff under Napoleon. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]

Napoleon I, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I, (1936). Portrait of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). After the painting Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814, painted in 1840

General Count Alexander Ostermann-Tolstoy at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813, 1813. From a private collection

Cossacks in Hamburg, 18 March 1813, 1813. Artist: Suhr, Christoph (1771-1842)
Cossacks in Hamburg, 18 March 1813, 1813. From a private collection

Marshal Claude-Victor Perrin, Duke of Belluno, 1808, (1896). Claude Victor-Perrin, First Duc de Belluno (1764-1841) was a French soldier and military commander during the French Revolutionary

Defence of the Granary at Essling, 1809, (1896). Scene from the Battle of Aspern-Essling, 21-22 May 1809. Austrian grenadiers attempt to storm the fortified granary

Napoleon's Tomb, St. Helena, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Napoleon's Tomb, St. Helena, 1858. View of...the spot where his ashes reposed previously to their removal, in 1840, during the reign of Louis Philippe, to Paris

Looking Across The Pont Alexandre III To The Dome Church, Paris, France, Western Europe

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1915 (screen print)
1201813 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1915 (screen print) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

After Waterloo, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)
ARM123901 After Waterloo, c.1897 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 41.9x54.6 cm; Army and Navy Club, London, UK

Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor French France Portrait
Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821, Emperor of the French. After a mid 19th century work by Emile Lassalle

Hidden silhouette of Napoleon visiting his tomb; vase of flowers, 1821-1900. 1821-1900. Creator: Anon
Hidden silhouette of Napoleon visiting his tomb; vase of flowers, 1821-1900

Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)
3647613 Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris)

Napoleon at the sacking of the Palais des Tuileries, Paris, French Revolution, 1792 (litho)
6014200 Napoleon at the sacking of the Palais des Tuileries, Paris, French Revolution, 1792 (litho) by Realier-Dumas, Maurice (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon has a miraculous escape from the explosion of a bomb, the machine infernale, on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris
3100991 Napoleon has a miraculous escape from the explosion of a bomb, the machine infernale, on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris, 24 December 1800 (colour litho) by Job

Cinq Mai 1821 (colour litho)
2790714 Cinq Mai 1821 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinq Mai 1821)

The Former Profession (litho)
964694 The Former Profession (litho) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Former Profession, 1805)

The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving)
XIR166560 The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: East Prussia)

Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business of artilleryman
XIR415290 Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business of artilleryman, Napoleon Bonaparte answering to Barras at the Siege of Toulon in 1793 (litho)

Triumph des Jahres 1813, portrait of Napoleon composed of corpses (engraving)
884401 Triumph des Jahres 1813, portrait of Napoleon composed of corpses (engraving) by Voltz, Johann Michael (1784-1858); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon compose de cadavres)

The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191275 The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341)
XIR176686 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Allegory of the Battle of Marengo (oil on canvas)
XIR176685 Allegory of the Battle of Marengo (oil on canvas) by Callet, Antoine Francois (1741-1823); 98x130 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808. 1808. Creator: Anon
Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808

The Tomb of Napoleon, 1821-1900. 1821-1900. Creator: Anon
The Tomb of Napoleon, 1821-1900

The shade of Napoleon visiting his tomb, ca. 1831. ca. 1831. Creator: Anon
The shade of Napoleon visiting his tomb, ca. 1831

Saule Pleureur Imperiale with hidden silhouettes of Napoleon and his family, 1830-50. 1830-50. Creator: Anon
Saule Pleureur Imperiale with hidden silhouettes of Napoleon and his family, 1830-50

Magical Print: the devil with a hidden silhouette of Napoleon, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Magical Print: the devil with a hidden silhouette of Napoleon, 19th century

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686)
XIR28341 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Napoleons Retreat from Waterloo. 18th June, 1815 (colour litho)
670068 Napoleons Retreat from Waterloo. 18th June, 1815 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons Retreat from Waterloo. 18th June, 1815)

Portrait of Napoleon (litho)
6004488 Portrait of Napoleon (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Rulers by Henry Thomas and Dana Lee Thomas)

Battle of Lonato (engraving)
726048 Battle of Lonato (engraving) by Courboin, Eugene (1851-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte, surprised at Lonato with his staff, and 1200 men, compels 4000 Austrians to surrender)

The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)
5207760 The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815)

French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802 (colour litho)
5207758 French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1802)

A Corner of the Epic: Napoleon on the eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 10 pm (colour litho)
6031074 A Corner of the Epic: Napoleon on the eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 10 pm (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of the Epic)

The Directory, French Revolution, 1795-1799 (colour litho)
5207755 The Directory, French Revolution, 1795-1799 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Directory, French Revolution, 1795-1799)

Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard)
3098893 Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard) (colour litho) by Girardet

Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812 (colour litho)
3622128 Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812)

Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho)
5207759 Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814)

Prussian soldiers capturing Napoleons coach after Waterloo, , 1816 (engraving)
5912679 Prussian soldiers capturing Napoleons coach after Waterloo, , 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info)

Napoleon Bonaparte visiting the cellars of Moet Et Chandon, 26 July 1807 (litho)
3093570 Napoleon Bonaparte visiting the cellars of Moet Et Chandon, 26 July 1807 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hougoumont, Waterloo, 1830 (w / c heightened with gum arabic)
5310849 Hougoumont, Waterloo, 1830 (w/c heightened with gum arabic) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814

Le Retour de L Ile d Elbe (The Return from the Isle of Elba) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1830. Napoleon is welcomed by adoring troops on his return from exile

Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of the French
Napoleon I ( 1769-1821) Meditating on the Eve of the battle of Austerlitz. engraved on steel by Geo.F.Perine for the Ecletic Magazine

The French flight from the Prussians in 1792, ca 1792. Creator: Anonymous
The French flight from the Prussians in 1792, ca 1792. Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of the Katzbach on 26 August 1813. Creator: Bartsch, Adam von (1757-1821)
The Battle of the Katzbach on 26 August 1813. Private Collection

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"Napoleon Bonaparte: A Visionary Leader and Complex Figure of History" Napoleon Bonaparte, a name that echoes through the annals of history, forever etched as one of the most influential figures to have graced the world stage. From his strategic brilliance on the Map of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to his daring crossing of the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass in 1800, Napoleon's military prowess was unparalleled. Yet behind this formidable facade lay a multifaceted man. In rare glimpses captured by artists like James Sant, we see a young Napoleon diligently studying, thirsting for knowledge that would shape his destiny. Alongside him stands Empress Josephine at Malmaison, their love story intertwined with political ambition. But even greatness has its downfall. As depicted in poignant scenes such as "Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland, " we witness his journey towards exile on St Helena after facing defeat. The weight of these events is palpable in every stroke on canvas or lithograph. Beyond warfare and politics, Napoleon's insatiable curiosity led him to Egypt where he surrounded himself with savants eager to explore ancient wonders. This expedition not only unveiled hidden treasures but also showcased his intellectual pursuits beyond military conquests. However, it is important not to overlook Napoleon's controversial legacy. Satirical illustrations like "The Plum Pudding in danger" or "The Corsican Spider in His Web. " reveal how he was perceived by those who opposed him - an ambitious ruler whose hunger for power knew no bounds. Ultimately, Napoleon Bonaparte remains an enigma; a complex figure whose impact still reverberates today. Whether remembered for his triumphs or criticized for his ambitions, there is no denying that he left an indelible mark on history - shaping nations and inspiring generations long after he took his final breath.