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Maria Louisa Collection

"Maria Louisa: A Captivating Empress and Duchess of Parma" Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, was a woman of immense influence and grace during the early 19th century

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Napoleon I's wedding meal in Tuileries on April 2, 1810, c1805 — 1815. Creator: Alexandre Dufay

Napoleon I's wedding meal in Tuileries on April 2, 1810, c1805 — 1815. Creator: Alexandre Dufay
Napoleon I's wedding meal in Tuileries on April 2, 1810, c1805 -- 1815

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois Ribault

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois Ribault
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Marie Louise, Archiduchesse d Autriche, Imperatrice des Francais, Reine d Italie

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator

Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator
Marie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Saule Pleureur Imperiale with hidden silhouettes of Napoleon and his family, 1830-50. 1830-50

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

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Maria-Louisa, Archduchess of Austria (engraving)

Maria-Louisa, Archduchess of Austria (engraving)
816862 Maria-Louisa, Archduchess of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria-Louisa, Arch-duchess of Austria)

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Detail from the religious marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa (engraving)

Detail from the religious marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa (engraving)
726065 Detail from the religious marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa (engraving) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Maria Louisa and the King of Rome (engraving)

Maria Louisa and the King of Rome (engraving)
726058 Maria Louisa and the King of Rome (engraving) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Louisa and the King of Rome)

Background imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa 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 imageMaria Louisa Collection: British actress Lady Monckton in Jim the Penman, 1886. Artist: Barraud

British actress Lady Monckton in Jim the Penman, 1886. Artist: Barraud
British actress Lady Monckton in Jim the Penman, 1886. Born Maria Louisa Long, Lady Monckton was the wife of Sir John Braddick Monckton, who was Town Clerk of London

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Portrait Maria Louisa Hessen-Kassel Maaike-Meu

Portrait Maria Louisa Hessen-Kassel Maaike-Meu
Portrait of Maria Louisa from Hessen-Kassel, called Maaike-Meu. Widow of the Stadtholder of Friesland John Willem Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Portrait of Maria Louisa of Hessen-Kassel

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: Maria Louisa 1745-1792 Empress Austria ca 1790

Maria Louisa 1745-1792 Empress Austria ca 1790
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Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: The arch dutchess Maria Louisa going to take her NAP, 1810, the young Archduchess

The arch dutchess Maria Louisa going to take her NAP, 1810, the young Archduchess Maria Louisa, second wife of Napoleon, in a bed which is too short for her with Napoleon discussing the accommodations

Background imageMaria Louisa Collection: The Arch Dutchess Maria Louisa Going To Take Her Nap

The Arch Dutchess Maria Louisa Going To Take Her Nap, 1810, The Young Archduchess Maria Louisa, Second Wife Of Napoleon, In A Bed Which Is Too Short For Her With Napoleon Discussing The Accommodations


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"Maria Louisa: A Captivating Empress and Duchess of Parma" Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, was a woman of immense influence and grace during the early 19th century. Born in 1810, she captivated the world with her beauty and charm. Jean-Francois Ribault's stunning portrait from 1921 perfectly captures her regal essence. As "Imperatrice des Francais, " Marie Louise held an esteemed position as Napoleon Bonaparte's wife. Plate 74 reveals her majesty in all its glory, showcasing her elegance and poise amidst the grandeur of French royalty. The Saule Pleureur Imperiale painting is a true masterpiece that conceals hidden silhouettes of Napoleon and his family within its branches. This artwork from the mid-1800s symbolizes their intertwined destinies and immortalizes their legacy for generations to come. Engravings depicting Maria-Louisa Archduchess of Austria further emphasize her significance in European history. The religious marriage between Napoleon and Maria Louisa stands out as a pivotal moment that united two powerful nations under one union. One cannot overlook the profound bond between Maria Louisa and her son, known as the King of Rome. Engravings capturing their tender moments together showcase a mother's love for her child amidst turbulent times. J. L. Benoist's portrayal of Marie Louise as Empress of France showcases not only her physical beauty but also highlights her strength as a leader during challenging times. However, not everyone viewed Maria Louisa favorably; political cartoons such as "Boney The Second or the Little Babboon Created to Devour French Monkies" reveal satirical criticism towards Napoleon's reign through caricatures. Similarly, "Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods" exposes public sentiment against Napoleon during his downfall in December 1813. These artworks serve as reminders that even a powerful empress faced public scrutiny.