First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection

The First French Empire (1804-1815) was a period of grandeur, power, and turmoil in France's history

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)

French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)
7236918 French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French noble in formal clothes, 1808)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Crown called 'Charlemagne', 1804 (gilded brass)

Crown called "Charlemagne", 1804 (gilded brass)
8618065 Crown called "Charlemagne", 1804 (gilded brass) by Biennais, Martin Guillaume (1764-1843); (add.info.: Crown called "Charlemagne", made for Emperor Napoleon I)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold)

Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones)
8618066 Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones) by Biennais

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Marshal of the empire carrying the crown for the coronation of French emperor Napoleon 1st

Marshal of the empire carrying the crown for the coronation of French emperor Napoleon 1st December 02, 1804, engraving
1716408 Marshal of the empire carrying the crown for the coronation of French emperor Napoleon 1st December 02, 1804, engraving by French School

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Coronation of Napoleon I in Notre Dame of Paris 2nd dec 1804, 19th century (engraving)

Coronation of Napoleon I in Notre Dame of Paris 2nd dec 1804, 19th century (engraving)
543801 Coronation of Napoleon I in Notre Dame of Paris 2nd dec 1804, 19th century (engraving) by Dorgez (fl.1780-1814); (add.info.: Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: The consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804

The consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804. 1806 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4567506 The consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804. 1806 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 621x979 cm; Louvre, Paris

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I hunting in Fontainebleau forest, 1812 (painting)

Napoleon I hunting in Fontainebleau forest, 1812 (painting)
1756227 Napoleon I hunting in Fontainebleau forest, 1812 (painting) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863); (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon 1st hunting in Fontainebleau forest)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: 'When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back' Pierre Daumesnil (1814)

"When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration)
7304529 "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Battle of Waterloo (1815): 'The guard dies but does not surrender', Cambronne, 1896 (illustration)

Battle of Waterloo (1815): "The guard dies but does not surrender", Cambronne, 1896 (illustration)
7304522 Battle of Waterloo (1815): "The guard dies but does not surrender", Cambronne, 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (women's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (women's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309347 Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (women's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309348 Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309358 Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration)

Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration)
7304525 Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Portrait of Marshall Perignon (painting)

Portrait of Marshall Perignon (painting)
1754042 Portrait of Marshall Perignon (painting) by Hennequin, Philippe Auguste (1762-1833); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: A day of review under the Empire (1810). 1862 (painting)

A day of review under the Empire (1810). 1862 (painting)
1750288 A day of review under the Empire (1810). 1862 (painting) by Bellange, Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte (1800-1866); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: A day of review under the Empire (1810)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I wounded in Ratisbonne (1809), 1810 (engraving)

Napoleon I wounded in Ratisbonne (1809), 1810 (engraving)
1750353 Napoleon I wounded in Ratisbonne (1809), 1810 (engraving) by Gautherot, Pierre (1769-1825); (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon 1st wounded in Ratisbonne (or batttle of Regensburg) april 23

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel)

Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel)
1757753 Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel) by Schmidt, Johann Heinrich (1749-1829); Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting)

General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting)
1748819 General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855) (attr. to); (add.info.: general Jean-Andoche Junot (1774-1813)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)

View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)
1755848 View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting) by Gautier, Jean-Rodolphe (1764-1820); (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I going to hunt at the grand Trianon in Versailles, 1810 (painting)

Napoleon I going to hunt at the grand Trianon in Versailles, 1810 (painting)
1756226 Napoleon I going to hunt at the grand Trianon in Versailles, 1810 (painting) by Bidault, Jean (1758-1846) & Vernet

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving)

A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving)
7262207 A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)

THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)
7262244 THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE MOCK PHOENIX)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: NAPOLEON I, 1806 (engraving)

NAPOLEON I, 1806 (engraving)
7262239 NAPOLEON I, 1806 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: GERMAN FLATTERING PRINT NAPOLEON DER ERSTE BERLIN NOV 1806)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: POLAR STAR, 1813 (engraving)

POLAR STAR, 1813 (engraving)
7262218 POLAR STAR, 1813 (engraving) by Dubois, Frederic (fl.1780-1815); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: POLAR STAR Oct 1813 cat: 11708 Star Brilliant, immense, it illuminates)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)

THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)
7262215 THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon depicted as the Beast of the Revelation, 1808 (engraving)

Napoleon depicted as the Beast of the Revelation, 1808 (engraving)
7262214 Napoleon depicted as the Beast of the Revelation, 1808 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon, 1804 (engraving)

Napoleon, 1804 (engraving)
7262240 Napoleon, 1804 (engraving) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Engraving bys Cousins ARA from the original picture by R Lefevre 1804)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c

ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving)
7262238 ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving)

THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving)
7262234 THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving) by Fores, S.W. (fl.1785-1825); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE BONE OF CONTENTION OR THE ENGLISH BULLDOG AND THE CORSICAN MONKEY, 1803 (engraving)

THE BONE OF CONTENTION OR THE ENGLISH BULLDOG AND THE CORSICAN MONKEY, 1803 (engraving)
7262217 THE BONE OF CONTENTION OR THE ENGLISH BULLDOG AND THE CORSICAN MONKEY, 1803 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)

THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262206 THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)

Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)
7262236 Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: COSSACKS AT THE BIVOUAC, c. 1814 (engraving)

COSSACKS AT THE BIVOUAC, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262229 COSSACKS AT THE BIVOUAC, c. 1814 (engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262228 I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: DEZE BOK HEB IK GESCHOTEN TE MOSCOU Dutch print by Esfer)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY, 1813 (engraving)

NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY, 1813 (engraving)
7262212 NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: NAP AND HIS FRIENDS IN THEIR GLORY)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED. 1803 (engraving)

THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED. 1803 (engraving)
7262205 THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED. 1803 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving)

Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving)
7262245 Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving)

BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving)
7262232 BONAPARTE 0N ST HELENA, 1817 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving)

BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving)
7262213 BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!! 1810 (engraving) by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: BONEY AND HIS NEW WIFE or a Quarrel about-Nothing!)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving)

NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving)
7262204 NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !! 1813 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: NAPOLEON -MAKE PEACE WITH !)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: DUTCH NIGHTMARE or the fraternal hug returned with a Dutch squeeze, 1813 (engraving)

DUTCH NIGHTMARE or the fraternal hug returned with a Dutch squeeze, 1813 (engraving)
7262241 DUTCH NIGHTMARE or the fraternal hug returned with a Dutch squeeze, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, 1815 (engraving)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1815 (engraving)
7262231 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1815 (engraving) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: BUONAPARTE solo etched Denis Dighton Jan 1815)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN, 19th century (engraving)

THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN, 19th century (engraving)
7262219 THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN, 19th century (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE TYRANT OF THE CONTINENT IS FALLEN)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving)

AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving)
7262210 AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving) by Roberts, Piercy (fl.1791-1828); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving)

THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving)
7262193 THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte in ceremonial robes of the Emperor of France, 1825 (lithograph)

Napoleon Bonaparte in ceremonial robes of the Emperor of France, 1825 (lithograph)
7237167 Napoleon Bonaparte in ceremonial robes of the Emperor of France, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, President of the Legislative Corps, 1825 (lithograph)

Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, President of the Legislative Corps, 1825 (lithograph)
7237018 Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, President of the Legislative Corps, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The First French Empire (1804-1815) was a period of grandeur, power, and turmoil in France's history. The empire, under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte, left an indelible mark on Europe and the world. In 1804, amidst great pomp and ceremony, Napoleon was consecrated as Emperor with his beloved Josephine by his side. This iconic moment captured in an oil painting showcases their regal attire and the splendor of their coronation. Napoleon's military prowess was legendary, as depicted in a captivating lithograph from 1825. Dressed in formal clothes befitting a French nobleman, he exudes confidence and authority. The emperor's love for hunting is immortalized in a stunning painting set against the backdrop of Fontainebleau forest. Here we see Napoleon astride his horse during a hunt in 1812 - a testament to his passion for both warfare and leisure. However, not all moments were triumphant for Napoleon or his empire. An illustration from 1896 depicts Pierre Daumesnil defiantly declaring that he will only relinquish his position when he receives back what was taken from him - his leg lost during battle. Another poignant image portrays the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 where General Cambronne famously declared "The guard dies but does not surrender. " This stirring illustration captures the unwavering loyalty and bravery exhibited by soldiers even at their darkest hour. Fashion played an integral role during this era as well. Chromolithographs from 1880 showcase women's costumes under the First Empire - elegant gowns adorned with intricate details that reflected societal norms and trends. Men too embraced fashion with pride; another chromolithograph highlights men's costumes during this time period - tailored coats embellished with ornate buttons became synonymous with style under Napoleon's reign. While these images depict moments of glory within the empire, they also shed light on the challenges faced.