Imperiale Collection

Battle Hanau Oct 1813
NAPOLEONIC WAR Battle of Hanau - the Bavarian cavalry charge the French Garde Imperiale

FRENCH GRENADIER 1812
A GRENADIER A CHEVAL of the Garde Imperiale, in campaign uniform Date: 1812

Dragoon of the Empresss Regiment. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Red Lancer. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Napoleon I on Elba
NAPOLEON I in exile on the island of Elba comes across one of his former Garde Imperiale, now working as a stone-mason

A fool from "La Fonti" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique
5855484 A fool from "La Fonti" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique; (add.info.: A fool from "La Fonti" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique)

Bataille in the role of Peters in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Theatre Imperiale de l'Opera Comique
5855462 Bataille in the role of Peters in "L'Etoile du Nord" at the Theatre Imperiale de l'Opera Comique.; (add.info)

Obin as the Duc de Beaufort in "La Fronde" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique
5855436 Obin as the Duc de Beaufort in "La Fronde" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique; (add.info.: Obin as the Duc de Beaufort in Niedermeyer's "La Fronde" at the Academie)

Mlle. Rosati in "Les Boucaniers" at the Academie Imperiale du Musique
5855461 Mlle. Rosati in "Les Boucaniers" at the Academie Imperiale du Musique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Rosati in "Les Boucaniers" at the Academie Imperiale du Musique)

Mlle. Caroline Lassiat in Mazilier's "Orfa" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique
5855425 Mlle. Caroline Lassiat in Mazilier's "Orfa" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Lassiat (1820-1885)

Mlle. Cerrito in Orfa at the Academie Imperiale de Musique
5855423 Mlle. Cerrito in Orfa at the Academie Imperiale de Musique; (add.info.: Mlle. Fanny Cerrito in Mazilier's "Orfa" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique)

Portrait of Francesco Maria Imperiale (1653-1736), Doge of the Republic of Genoa. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Ducale, Genova

Redoubtable
la Marine Francaise Imperiale - Redoubtable, a central battery ship, with main armament grouped around the centre of the ship with a gun in each corner and two guns on the forecastle

Un cote de la couverture en ivoire d un evangeliaire conserve a la Bibliotheque imperiale (engraving)
3645389 Un cote de la couverture en ivoire d un evangeliaire conserve a la Bibliotheque imperiale (engraving) by French School

Statue imperiale trouvee en 1735 au quai de la Tournelle (engraving)
963537 Statue imperiale trouvee en 1735 au quai de la Tournelle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue imperiale trouvee en 1735 au quai de la Tournelle)

Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving)
2794134 Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854.); © Look and Learn

Woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811
Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet, high-waisted walking dress and carries a shawl and large feather

Green algae Spongodium species
Green algae species, Spongodium elongatum, Spongodium obtusatum and Spongodium cristatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

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

Un Concert sous Louis XIV, estampe de la collection Fontette, a la Bibliotheque imperiale de Paris (engraving)
3645246 Un Concert sous Louis XIV, estampe de la collection Fontette, a la Bibliotheque imperiale de Paris (engraving) by French School

Galerie imperiale de Vienne, Saint Ambroise et Theodose (engraving)
3645631 Galerie imperiale de Vienne, Saint Ambroise et Theodose (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galerie imperiale de Vienne, Saint Ambroise et Theodose)

Cabinet des medailles de la Bibliotheque imperiale, Jacques de Sainte-Beuve, medaille de Bertinet (engraving)
3645523 Cabinet des medailles de la Bibliotheque imperiale, Jacques de Sainte-Beuve, medaille de Bertinet (engraving) by French School

La Maison imperiale de Saint-Denis vue a vol d oiseau (engraving)
3645408 La Maison imperiale de Saint-Denis vue a vol d oiseau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maison imperiale de Saint-Denis vue a vol d oiseau)

Cabinet des medailles de la Bibliotheque imperiale, Medaille commemorative du doge Memmo, 1612 (engraving)
3645209 Cabinet des medailles de la Bibliotheque imperiale, Medaille commemorative du doge Memmo, 1612 (engraving) by French School

Le Cabinet des medailles, a la Bibliotheque imperiale (engraving)
3645162 Le Cabinet des medailles, a la Bibliotheque imperiale (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cabinet des medailles, a la Bibliotheque imperiale)

King Louis XII of France, 16th century
5855316 King Louis XII of France, 16th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: King Louis XII of France, from a miniature painting by Jean Marot or Desmarts)

Antoine de Saint-Chamans, France, 17th century, from a print in the Bibliotheque Imperiale
5855347 Antoine de Saint-Chamans, France, 17th century, from a print in the Bibliotheque Imperiale. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Antoine de Saint-Chamans, France)

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Mlle. Caroline Lassiat in Maziliers Orfa at the Academie Imperiale de Musique.. Lassiat was a French soloist and later became a teacher at the Paris Opera ballet school as Mme. Dominique

JEAN-BAPTISTE BESSIERES
Marechal Jean-Baptiste BESSIERES, duc dIstrie colonel general de la cavalerie de la Garde Imperiale Date: 1768 - 1815

BATTLE OF HANAU 1813
The Battle of Hanau; The French Garde Imperiale charge the Bavarian cavalry. Date: 30 October 1813

FRENCH ARTILLERYMAN
GARDE IMPERIALE Foot artilleryman Date: 1854

GARDE IMPERIALE dressed for show - and for trench warfare, wearing cuirass and a helmet Date: 1855

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Froi Imperiali, statue of Trajan

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Froi Imperiali, statue of Trajan with Trajans market behind

Vue interieure de la chambre a coucher Atlas des
Vue interieure de la chambre a coucher, Atlas des plans du Palais d Hiver de sa Majeste Imperiale, ca.1847-1855, Ink on paper, between1847 and 1855, Drawings of the Winter Palace in St

La famille imperiale Napoleon III Empress Eugenie & Eugene
La famille imperiale Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie & Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; Andre Adolphe-Eugene Disderi (French, 1819 - 1889); about 1862; Albumen silver print

Cirque Napoleon Cirque Imperiale French 1868
Cirque Napoleon Cirque Imperiale; French; about 1868; Albumen silver print

Bessieres - 5
Marechal Jean-Baptiste BESSIERES, duc d Istrie colonel general de la cavalerie de la Garde Imperiale, leading a cavalry charge. Date: 1768 - 1815

Up Guards and at Them
Wellington issues his famous command, Up Guards and at them ! leading to the decisive rout of Napoleons Garde Imperiale Date: 18 June 1815

The Bibliotheque Imperiale (now Nationale), Paris
A view of the Bibliotheque Imperiale (now Nationale), Paris Date: 1868

Bessieres at Austerlitz
Bessieres leads the Garde Imperiale into action at the battle of Austerlitz

Zinal - Swiss Alps - Couronne Imperiale peaks
A small group of Villagers enjoying a drink on the terrace of the Cafe de Zinal in the (now) resort of Zinal, which nestles right at the end of the Val dAnniviers

Bessieres - 2
Marechal Jean-Baptiste BESSIERES, duc d Istrie colonel general de la cavalerie de la Garde Imperiale, standing outside his campaign tent. Date: 1768 - 1815

Bessieres - 3
Marechal Jean-Baptiste BESSIERES, duc d Istrie colonel general de la cavalerie de la Garde Imperiale, stands outside his campaign tent. Date: 1768 - 1815

Bessieres - 4
Marechal Jean-Baptiste BESSIERES, duc d Istrie colonel general de la cavalerie de la Garde Imperiale. Date: 1768 - 1815

Napoleon Quits Waterloo
Having watched his Garde Imperiale forced to retreat by the Allies, Napoleon realises that he faces defeat and quits the field, passing La Belle Alliance in his flight... Date: 18 June 1815

Looking down Cypress Avenue of Poggio Imperiale, Florence
Looking down Cypress Avenue of Poggio Imperiale on the road to Arcetri. Date: 1905

Imperiale variety of Cypripedium lathamianum hybrid orchid.. Illustration drawn by C. de Bruyne from Lucien Lindens Lindenia, Iconography of Orchids, Brussels, 1902

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"Imperiale: A Glimpse into the Glorious Era of Napoleon Bonaparte" Step back in time to the Battle of Hanau in October 1813, where the mighty Imperiale forces clashed with unwavering determination. Witness the bravery and valor of a French Grenadier from 1812, standing tall amidst chaos and adversity. As history unfolds, we find ourselves on Elba, witnessing Napoleon I's presence as he strategizes his next move. The Dragoon of the Empress Regiment stands proud, embodying loyalty and honor. Eugene Fieffe's masterpiece "Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale" captures our attention with vivid depictions. The Red Lancer charges forward fearlessly while the Redoubtable showcases its invincibility on land and sea. Bessieres - a name that resonates with greatness; his legacy lives on through tales of courage and leadership. "Up Guards and at Them. " echoes through time as these words inspire soldiers to push beyond their limits for victory. Delve into knowledge at the Bibliotheque Imperiale (now Nationale), Paris – a sanctuary for wisdom seekers throughout centuries. Marvel at an ivory-covered evangeliaire engraving that graces its shelves or gaze upon an imperial statue discovered in 1735 along Quai de la Tournelle. Transport yourself to 1854 when Zouaves donning their distinctive uniforms join ranks with Caporal from the Garde Imperiale. Admire their colorful engravings that bring forth memories of battles fought bravely. Imperiale represents more than just a word; it symbolizes an era filled with triumphs, sacrifices, and unyielding spirit. Let us remember those who shaped history under this grand banner – forever etched in our hearts.