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Napoleon Collection (page 3)

Napoleon, known as the King of Kings, left an indelible mark on history that still captivates us today

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Talking on St Helena

Talking on St Helena
Governor Hudson Lowe allows the exiled Napoleon to talk with a British admiral - but insist on being present

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon and Shark

Napoleon and Shark
On board the Northumberland, travelling to Saint Helena, he watches with interest when a shark is captured

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803. Creator: Gros, Antoine Jean

Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803. Creator: Gros, Antoine Jean
Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France, 1803. Private Collection

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon at St Helena, guarded by the British (colour litho)

Napoleon at St Helena, guarded by the British (colour litho)
3091136 Napoleon at St Helena, guarded by the British (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at St Helena)

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleons Horse, Marengo (litho)

Napoleons Horse, Marengo (litho)
1603584 Napoleons Horse, Marengo (litho) by Ward, James (1769-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons Horse, Marengo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 October 1892)

Background imageNapoleon Collection: The soldiers of the Old Guard trained their dogs to salute the Emperor

The soldiers of the Old Guard trained their dogs to salute the Emperor, who returned their salutes, 1805 (colour litho)
3100890 The soldiers of the Old Guard trained their dogs to salute the Emperor, who returned their salutes, 1805 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Paris and its Environs, to illustrate the Battle of Paris, 30th March, 1814

Paris and its Environs, to illustrate the Battle of Paris, 30th March, 1814
617389 Paris and its Environs, to illustrate the Battle of Paris, 30th March, 1814, published c.1830s (engraving) by Johnston, Alexander Keith (1804-71); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon at Waterloo, 1815 (engraving)

Napoleon at Waterloo, 1815 (engraving)
671014 Napoleon at Waterloo, 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at Waterloo, 1815)

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Transfer of Napoleons ashes on board of the frigate La Belle Poule, 15 october 1840, 1843

Transfer of Napoleons ashes on board of the frigate La Belle Poule, 15 october 1840, 1843. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Murat Leading The Cavalry at Jena, 14 October 1806, (1896)

Murat Leading The Cavalry at Jena, 14 October 1806, (1896). Joachim-Napoleon Murat (1767-1815) was a Marshal of France and Admiral of France under the reign of Napoleon

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Juan Martin Diez El Empecinado (the Undaunted) defeats a column of French

Juan Martin Diez El Empecinado (the Undaunted) defeats a column of French soldiers in the Battle of Retortillo, Spanish War of Independence 1808-1813

Background imageNapoleon Collection: The storming of a Redoubt by the Wurttemberg troops. Borodino 1812

The storming of a Redoubt by the Wurttemberg troops. Borodino 1812. Private Collection

Background imageNapoleon Collection: The Briars, St Helena, early 19th century (1851)

The Briars, St Helena, early 19th century (1851). After his voyage into exile on St Helena in 1815, Longwood, the house Napoleon was to occupy, was not ready for him

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Emperor Napoleon lying in state: crowds at Chislehurst

Emperor Napoleon lying in state: crowds at Chislehurst
The exiled Emperor Napoleon lying in state: the crowd at the gate of his home in Chislehurst, England. Date: January 1873

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Maria Letizia Bonaparte

Maria Letizia Bonaparte
MARIA LETIZIA RAMOLINO BONAPARTE Mother of Napoleon I and his brothers and sisters, most of them royals of some kind, if only temporarily. Date: 1750 - 1836

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Louis Napoleon Photo 4

Louis Napoleon Photo 4
Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON as a cadet : aged only 13, he goes to war with papa. After the defeat at Sedan, he flees to Belgium and thence to England. Date: 1856 - 1879

Background imageNapoleon Collection: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769-1821). Emperor of France, 1804-1814. The Eve of Austerlitz

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769-1821). Emperor of France, 1804-1814. The Eve of Austerlitz, 1 December 1805. Oil on canvas (detail), 1808, by Louis Francois Lejeune

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Slovakia - Spa - thermal baths at Piest any

Slovakia - Spa - thermal baths at Piest any - covered rickshaws - the biggest and best known spa town in Slovakia. This particular site is the Napoleon Spa. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes
KW222570 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women, published 1897 (litho) by French School

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Dragoon of the Empresss Regiment. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe

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

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Red Lancer. 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

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Spain. Peninsular War. Napoleon in Chamart�

Spain. Peninsular War. Napoleon in Chamart�; (1808). Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Portrait of the Prince Imperial

Portrait of the Prince Imperial
Photograph of Louis Napoleon, the Prince Imperial (1856-1871) as a young boy. Born as the heir to the French Imperial throne

Background imageNapoleon Collection: French Army Reviewed

French Army Reviewed
ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon reviews his army at Milano Date: December 1800

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon, surrounded by the most celebrated generals of his

Napoleon, surrounded by the most celebrated generals of his time

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Sultan Visits France

Sultan Visits France
Abdul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, visits France : he is welcomed at Paris by Napoleon at the gare de Lyon though soon he will be deposed and kill himself

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Blucher (Page)

Blucher (Page)
GEBHARD LEBRECHT von BLUCHER German military commander who with Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Josephine (Pape)

Josephine (Pape)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER BEAUHARNAIS DE LA PAGERIE empress of France, first wife of Napoleon, at the door of his room... Not tonight, Josephine !

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon Iii / Charpentier

Napoleon Iii / Charpentier
LOUIS NAPOLEON III Emperor of France

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon Iii / Family / Cdv

Napoleon Iii / Family / Cdv
LOUIS NAPOLEON III with his wife and son, with Napoleon I and other predecessors behind them

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Louis Napoleon / Jeune Cdv

Louis Napoleon / Jeune Cdv
PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLEON PRINCE IMPERIAL as a young boy

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Louis Napoleon / Disderi

Louis Napoleon / Disderi
PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLEON PRINCE IMPERIAL as a boy, on his rocking horse

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleons I and Iii / Cdv

Napoleons I and Iii / Cdv
LOUIS NAPOLEON III with his illustrious ancestor

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Ns Body Goes to France

Ns Body Goes to France
The remains of Napoleon I lie in state aboard La Belle Poule on their way to France in the custody of le prince de Joinville, son of Louis- Philippe

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Ns Body Leaves Sthelena

Ns Body Leaves Sthelena
The remains of Napoleon I are transferred to La Belle Poule and taken to France by the prince de Joinville, son of Louis-Philippe

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon I on Elba

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

Background imageNapoleon Collection: French Enter Moscow

French Enter Moscow
Napoleon enters Moscow - but he will soon have to retreat

Background imageNapoleon Collection: On the Bellorophon

On the Bellorophon
On the deck of the Bellerophon, sailing to exile on Saint Helena, he is watched by the British officers

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Crossing St Bernard

Crossing St Bernard
NAPOLEON I crossing the Saint-Bernard pass through the Alps, 1800

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon (Miniature)

Napoleon (Miniature)
NAPOLEON I as Emperor, after 1804

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon at Boulogne

Napoleon at Boulogne
At Boulogne, he looks across the Channel and wishes there was a tunnel whereby he could invade England

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon I / Ashes Return

Napoleon I / Ashes Return
His ashes are brought back to France from Saint Helena, and carried in triumph through the streets of Paris to Les Invalides

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon Circa 1807

Napoleon Circa 1807
Napoleon as Emperor, in his study, circa 1807

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon (By Vignen)

Napoleon (By Vignen)

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Napoleon Arcola Bridge

Napoleon Arcola Bridge
Napoleon on the bridge at Arcola, Italy, 15 November 1796

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy

Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy
The young Napoleon, later Emperor of France, has his fortune told by a gipsy in Corsica

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Weapon mass taken by General Desaix on Mamluk leader Mourad Bey during the campaign of Egypt

Weapon mass taken by General Desaix on Mamluk leader Mourad Bey during the campaign of Egypt, 18th century (object)
5944665 Weapon mass taken by General Desaix on Mamluk leader Mourad Bey during the campaign of Egypt, 18th century (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot

Background imageNapoleon Collection: Eastern weapon mass from the end of the 18th century reported from the campaign of Egypt by

Eastern weapon mass from the end of the 18th century reported from the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix
5944675 Eastern weapon mass from the end of the 18th century reported from the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix, 18th century (object); 63 cm; Musee-Hotel Bertrand, Chateauroux



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Napoleon, known as the King of Kings, left an indelible mark on history that still captivates us today. As we examine the map of the Battle of Waterloo from the 19th century, we are transported back to that fateful day on June 18th, 1815. Hegel's admiration for Napoleon becomes apparent as we delve into their complex relationship and its impact on philosophy. The oil painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo allows us to witness firsthand the chaos and bravery displayed by both sides. It serves as a reminder of Napoleon's strategic genius and his ultimate defeat in this decisive battle. The map showcasing Napoleon's exile on St Helena offers a glimpse into his final years spent far away from power and glory. In another portrayal, we see Napoleon leading his troops fearlessly in the midst of battle at Waterloo in 1815. His unwavering determination shines through even amidst adversity. Gillray's satirical depiction reveals how deeply intertwined politics were with Napoleon's reign during this tumultuous era. The Napoleonic Wars brought forth many heroes, such as the cuirassiers - French heavy cavalry who fought valiantly for their emperor. Their strength and loyalty symbolize the spirit that permeated throughout France during these turbulent times. Stepping away from military matters, let us explore a different side – one depicted in "The Garden of Earthly Delights" from the 1500s. This artwork hints at his grand ambitions beyond warfare; he sought to shape society and culture under his rule. Bismarck's encounter with Napoleon III highlights how influential this enigmatic figure remained long after his reign ended. Even posthumously, he continued to inspire political intrigue and fascination among leaders across Europe. Lastly, gazing upon Moriarty's poster reminds us that even fictional characters can be influenced by historical figures like Napoleon – their cunning minds echoing echoes those attributed to him.