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Napoleon 3rd Collection

"Napoleon III: A Controversial Figure in History" Napoleon III, the enigmatic ruler of France during the Second Empire (1852-70

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period

1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period
5304828 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period; (add.info.: 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Napoleon III welcomes Queen Victoria in Cherbourg, France, 5 August 1858, 1859 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon III welcomes Queen Victoria in Cherbourg, France, 5 August 1858, 1859 (oil on canvas)
MMM5459041 Napoleon III welcomes Queen Victoria in Cherbourg, France, 5 August 1858, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Jules Achille (1815-81); (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston

Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston and Napoleon III playing 'Beggar my Neighbour' for
5308782 Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston and Napoleon III playing 'Beggar my Neighbour' for command of the seas; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: France, Photography of an engraving depicting Napoleon III at the bedside by Felix Dupanloup

France, Photography of an engraving depicting Napoleon III at the bedside by Felix Dupanloup (1802-1878), 1865
LUX4733732 France, Photography of an engraving depicting Napoleon III at the bedside by Felix Dupanloup (1802-1878), 1865; (add.info.: France)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401066 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Italian Campaign: the Battle of Solferino (24 June 1859), 19th century (colour litho)

Italian Campaign: the Battle of Solferino (24 June 1859), 19th century (colour litho)
AIS5377974 Italian Campaign: the Battle of Solferino (24 June 1859), 19th century (colour litho); (add.info.: Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the emperor in a hippomobile car passing by

France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the emperor in a hippomobile car passing by the madeleine, 1860
LUX4733474 France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the emperor in a hippomobile car passing by the madeleine, 1860; (add.info.: France)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Portrait of the Napoleonic dynasty with Napoleon III and his son

Portrait of the Napoleonic dynasty with Napoleon III and his son, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1856-1879)
LUX4710323 Portrait of the Napoleonic dynasty with Napoleon III and his son, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1856-1879) edited in Chislehurst

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Paris, France, Photography of a drawing depicting the death of Francois-Nicolas-Madeleine Morlot

Paris, France, Photography of a drawing depicting the death of Francois-Nicolas-Madeleine Morlot (1795-1862)
LUX4729156 Paris, France, Photography of a drawing depicting the death of Francois-Nicolas-Madeleine Morlot (1795-1862) archveque of Paris by Napoleon III, 1862; (add.info.: Paris, France)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: The birth of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century (Epinal print)

The birth of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305530 The birth of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: The birth of the son of Napoleon III, Louis Napoleon Eugene Jean Joseph Bonaparte, March 16, 1856)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401109 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401082 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401063 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: French allegory on the Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War often referred to in France as

French allegory on the Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War often referred to in France as the War of 1870
5304900 French allegory on the Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War often referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a conflict between the Second French Empire of Napoleon III

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte presiding over a council of ministers at the Tuileries

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte presiding over a council of ministers at the Tuileries
3077935 Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte presiding over a council of ministers at the Tuileries; (add.info.: Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) presiding over a council of ministers at the Tuileries

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Painting depicting the fall of Emperor Napoleon III

Painting depicting the fall of Emperor Napoleon III
3523963 Painting depicting the fall of Emperor Napoleon III; (add.info.: Painting depicting the fall of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Burning the Effigy of Napoleon III, 1870 (engraving)

Burning the Effigy of Napoleon III, 1870 (engraving)
1575722 Burning the Effigy of Napoleon III, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the burning of an effigy of Napoleon III in public. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: French emperor Napoleon III in Nantes (France) 1856, engraving

French emperor Napoleon III in Nantes (France) 1856, engraving
1759994 French emperor Napoleon III in Nantes (France) 1856, engraving; (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon III in Nantes (France) 1856, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving)

Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving)
945498 Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1910 (print)

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1910 (print)
878628 Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: First President of the Second French Republic and, as Napoleon III, ruler of the Second French Empire)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855

Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855
5304876 Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855; (add.info.: Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Battle of Solferino in 1859 (print)

Battle of Solferino in 1859 (print)
5304781 Battle of Solferino in 1859 (print); (add.info.: French illustration of the Battle of Solferino (referred to in Italy as the Battle of Solferino and San Martino)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Risorgimento: ' Italy liberated? ' .1860 approx

Risorgimento: " Italy liberated? " .1860 approx
FGL5471040 Risorgimento: " Italy liberated? " .1860 approx.; (add.info.: Italy carries on the head the Pope's tiara that Emperor Napoleon III tries to take away from him while his foot)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Risorgimento: ' one year after '. Italy attached to the convention with Napoleon III

Risorgimento: " one year after ". Italy attached to the convention with Napoleon III. Caricature, 1860
FGL5481859 Risorgimento: " one year after ". Italy attached to the convention with Napoleon III. Caricature, 1860; Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the death of Emperor Napoleon III in London, 1873

France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the death of Emperor Napoleon III in London, 1873
LUX4730773 France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the death of Emperor Napoleon III in London, 1873; (add.info.: France)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401116 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401061 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Photo of a portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873) sitting in his chair, 1865

Photo of a portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873) sitting in his chair, 1865
LUX4745943 Photo of a portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873) sitting in his chair, 1865; (add.info.: Photo of a portrait of Napoleon III (1808-1873) sitting in his chair

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886

Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886
JAB4119125 Costume project for the coronation of Napoleon III Engraving of 1886; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Emperor Napoleon III, 1855

Emperor Napoleon III, 1855
1574535 Emperor Napoleon III, 1855; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) of France and Empress Eugenie paid a state visit to England 16-21 April 1855

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon showing French emperor Napoleon III, guided by Marianne

Cartoon showing French emperor Napoleon III, guided by Marianne, promulgating general amnesty after his victory ini
1759853 Cartoon showing French emperor Napoleon III, guided by Marianne, promulgating general amnesty after his victory ini north Italy on august 15

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: caricature of Napoleon III (engraving)

caricature of Napoleon III (engraving)
1729904 caricature of Napoleon III (engraving); (add.info.: Napoleon III, known as Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808 1873) first president of the French Republic

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855

Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855
UIG5634569 Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph)

Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph)
7243354 Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Napoleon III, c.1900 (print)

Napoleon III, c.1900 (print)
7293371 Napoleon III, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: History. France. French Second Empire. Emperor Naopleon III. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Campaign of Italy: the Battle of Solferino (Lombardy), June 24

Campaign of Italy: the Battle of Solferino (Lombardy), June 24, 1859: Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte)
NWI4838069 Campaign of Italy: the Battle of Solferino (Lombardy), June 24, 1859: Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: France, Photograph of an engraving depicting Napoleon III walking in a carriage accompanied by his

France, Photograph of an engraving depicting Napoleon III walking in a carriage accompanied by his coachman
LUX4730812 France, Photograph of an engraving depicting Napoleon III walking in a carriage accompanied by his coachman and two bodyguards, 1862; (add.info.: France)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Engraving depicting the Battle of Magenta, 19th century (engraving)

Engraving depicting the Battle of Magenta, 19th century (engraving)
3521746 Engraving depicting the Battle of Magenta, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Battle of Magenta, fought during the Second Italian War of Independence)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. From a photograph

Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. From a photograph
3521456 Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. From a photograph.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon) (1808-1873)

Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon) (1808-1873)
3618247 Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon) (1808-1873); (add.info.: Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon) (1808-1873). Emperor of the French (1852-1870)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401067 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401053 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Reception at Windsor castle, 1855

Reception at Windsor castle, 1855
1576131 Reception at Windsor castle, 1855; (add.info.: Reception at Windsor castle in 1855 for Emperor Napoleon III of France (seen here with Queen Victoria).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: French emperor Napoleon III in Beaumont du Perigord (France) 1860, engraving

French emperor Napoleon III in Beaumont du Perigord (France) 1860, engraving
1759992 French emperor Napoleon III in Beaumont du Perigord (France) 1860, engraving; (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon III in Beaumont du Perigord (France) 1860, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: In Nancy (Lorraine, France) parade in presence of French emperor Napoleon III, empress Eugenia

In Nancy (Lorraine, France) parade in presence of French emperor Napoleon III, empress Eugenia, july 15, 1866
1759991 In Nancy (Lorraine, France) parade in presence of French emperor Napoleon III, empress Eugenia, july 15, 1866, engraving; (add.info.: In Nancy (Lorraine)

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period

1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period
UIG5634437 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period.

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: French cartoon on the events of 1848 in Europe: two puppets, one of which seems to be a guignol of

French cartoon on the events of 1848 in Europe: two puppets, one of which seems to be a guignol of the Neapolitan
FGL5481111 French cartoon on the events of 1848 in Europe: two puppets, one of which seems to be a guignol of the Neapolitan theatre and the other is Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria, beat each other

Background imageNapoleon 3rd Collection: Coup d'etat of 2 December 1851: The French financier and politician Charles de Morny called

Coup d'etat of 2 December 1851: The French financier and politician Charles de Morny called
ELD4925180 Coup d'etat of 2 December 1851: The French financier and politician Charles de Morny called, Counte de Morny (or Duke) (1811-1865)



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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.