Napoleon I Collection (page 45)

Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French at Saint-Cloud, 18th May 1804 (1882-1884). In 1799 Napoleon led a coup to overthrow the government, the Directory

Lord Cornwallis and Joseph Bonaparte embrace in Amiens, France, 1802 (1882-1884). Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) was a British colonial administrator and soldier

The Battle of Arcole, Italy, 15-17th November 1796 (1882-1884). The French defeated the Austrians on 17 November 1796 after a three day battle at Arcole, Northern Italy

Explosion on the Rue de la Loi, Paris, France, 24th December 1800 (1882-1884). The bomb was an assassination attempt by a group of Breton royalists on the life of the First Consul of France

Convention after the Battle of Marengo, Italy, 15th June 1800 (1882-1884). Marengo was the decisive battle of the War of the Second Coalition

General Joubert at the Battle of Rivoli, 14th January 1797 (1882-1884). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory

St Helena, in Napoleons Time, 19th century (1956). After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and his subsequent surrender to the British

Oval mirror and bed of Napoleon I, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Oval mirror and bed of Napoleon I, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd, London, 1911-1912

Jerome Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, 1858. Jerome (1784-1860) was King of Westphalia from 1807-1813. He served in Napoleons Russian campaign and at the Battle of Waterloo

Photographic representation of the Battle of Austerlitz. Regarded as Napoleon Bonapartes greatest victory, Austerlitz (1805)

Photographic representation of the death of Napoleon on St Helena. The former French Emperor died in exile on the island on 5th May 1821

Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) dissolving the Council of Five Hundred, 1845. Artist:s Freeman
Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) dissolving the Council of Five Hundred, 1845. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Napoleons tomb, Les Invalides, Paris, France, c1920s

Last Days of Napoleon at St Helena, c1860s, (1893). Artist: John L Stoddard
Last Days of Napoleon at St Helena, c1860s, (1893). Sculpture of Napoleons decline, made after his death in 1821. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings

Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to force the bridge of Arcola, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to force the bridge of Arcola, 1816. The imperial dictatorship of Napoleon (born Napoleone di Buonaparte)

Napoleon I (1769-1821), Emperor of France, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Napoleon I (1769-1821), Emperor of France, 1816. The imperial dictatorship of Napoleon (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, later Napoleon Bonaparte) ended the French Revolution (1789-1799)

A Young Napoleon, c1903. Artist: Eyrne & Co
A Young Napoleon, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Napoleons signature when he was commandant of artillery in 1793, (1840). Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte I
Napoleons signature when he was commandant of artillery in 1793, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents, by Charles John Smith

Napoleon Bonapartes tomb, island of St Helena, 1824. Artist: James Duffield Harding
Napoleon Bonapartes tomb, island of St Helena, 1824. Napoleon died in exile on the island in 1821

Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of the battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British

Marshal Berthier, Prince of Wagram. Artist: Juliannau
Marshal Berthier, Prince of Wagram. Louis Alexander Berthier (1753-1815) was Napoleons Chief of Staff and was present at all of his major campaigns

The house where Napoleon was born, Ajaccio, Corsica, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The house where Napoleon was born, Ajaccio, Corsica, 1937. Birthplace of Napoleon (1769-1821). Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft

Napoleon I in his coronation robe, c1804, (c1920). Portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821) who crowned himself emperor. From Story of the British Nation, Volume III by Walter Hutchinson. [London, c1920s]

Premier Consul, c1803, (c1920). Artist: Charles Francois Gabriel Levachez
Premier Consul, c1803, (c1920). Portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821) as First Consul. From Story of the British Nation, Volume III by Walter Hutchinson. [London, c1920s]

Longwood, St Helena, Africa, 1841. Longwood was the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France. Napoleon (1721-1818)

Napoleon II (1811-1832), 1814. Napoleon II was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Emperor of France

Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805. Artist: H Bibby
Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805

Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, 1840. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817. Artist: CT Dixon
The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817

Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) on board the Belerophon off the coast of Plymouth, 19th century. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Empress Marie-Louise, second wife of Napoleon, 1823. Artist: J Stewart
Empress Marie Louise, second wife of Napoleon, 1823. Portrait of Austrian-born Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847)

Trooper of the camel corps of the First Napoleons Egyptian Army, 1790s (20th century). Napoleon invaded Egypt in March 1798

The Arc de Triomphe, Place de l Etoile, Paris, 20 April 1848. Artist: Lipperheide
The Arc de Triomphe, Place de l Etoile, Paris, 20 April 1848. Designed by Jean Chalgrin in Neoclassical style to recall the monumental architecture of Ancient Rome

The adieux at Fontainebleau, France, 20 April 1814 (1900). The defeat at the Battle of Leipzig and the subsequent invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication on 11 April

Napoleon and the first of his empires, c1804-1814. The first French Empire, (or the Napoleonic Empire), of Napoleon I (1769-1821) lasted from 1804 to 1814

The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804 (1900)
The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 2nd December 1804, 1900. Davids depiction of the event was painted in 1806-1807

Napoleon I Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, (1900). Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Model of the Elephant of the Place de la Bastille, c1834. Artist: Fenner Sears & Co
Model of the Elephant of the Place de la Bastille, c1834. Model in wood of the celebrated bronze elephant which Napoleon designed to erect in the Place de la Bastille, Paris

Duke of Vicenza, 19th century. Portrait of Armand Augustin Louis de Caulaincourt (1773-1827), French general and diplomat. He tried to dissuade Napoleon from embarking on his Russian campaign

Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino, 19th century. Artist: W Greatbatch
Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino, 19th century. Lucien Bonaparte (1775-1840) was a younger brother of Napoleon I of France

Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, (1769-1821), 1912. Artist: N Bertrand
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, (1769-1821), 1912. A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). Artist: Marcus Stone
On the Road from Waterloo to Paris, 1863, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912

Bonaparte as First Consul, (1922). First Consul is a title used by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) following his seizure of power in France

The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, (1910). One of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo was fought in a small area (some 10km by 4km)

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, c1900. One of the Parisian triumphal arches designed in Neoclassical style to recall the monumental architecture of Ancient Rome

La Colonne Vendome, Paris, c1900. The column, modelled after Trajans Column, was erected by Napoleon to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz

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"Napoleon I: A Legacy of Ambition, Conquest, and Exile" Step into the world of Napoleon Bonaparte, a man whose name echoes through history as one of the most influential figures in European history. From his early days as a young student to his final moments on the remote island of St. Helena, Napoleon's life was filled with triumphs and setbacks that shaped an era. In this captivating journey, we witness Napoleon's military genius unfold on the battlefield. The Map of the Battle of Waterloo takes us back to that fateful day in 1815 when he faced defeat against a coalition force determined to end his reign. Yet it is also here where we see his indomitable spirit rise again, refusing to accept defeat even in exile. The lithograph depicting a young Napoleon studying reveals his insatiable thirst for knowledge and ambition from an early age, and is this hunger for greatness that propelled him forward, transforming him from a Corsican outsider into one of France's greatest leaders. As we delve deeper into his story, we witness pivotal moments such as when he boards the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena - marking both an end and a new beginning. Longwood becomes our window into Napoleons' residence at St Helena; it offers insight into how he coped with isolation while still maintaining influence over those around him. The Battle of Austerlitz showcases Napoleon at the height of his power - outmaneuvering enemies with tactical brilliance and securing victory against all odds. We catch glimpses of this strategic mind throughout history; whether it be Bonaparte checking French retreat at Marengo or paying homage at Frederick the Great's tomb. However, not all depictions are flattering; "The Corsican Spider in His Web. " cartoon portrays him as cunning yet dangerous - highlighting both admiration and fear surrounding this enigmatic figure who reshaped Europe forever.