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"Premier Consul: Napoleon Bonaparte's Rise to Power and Triumphs" Napoleon Bonaparte, a name that resonates with power, ambition, and military genius

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul (oil on canvas)

Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul (oil on canvas)
XIR884569 Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul during the Consulate, 1799-1804

Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul during the Consulate, 1799-1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob
FLO4572678 Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul during the Consulate, 1799-1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul. Artist: Girodet de Roucy Trioson

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul. Artist: Girodet de Roucy Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824)
Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: The Attempted Assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris

The Attempted Assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris
XIR161965 The Attempted Assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris, 24th December 1800 (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Coup d Etat of 18 Brumaire, November 10th, 1799, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles

Coup d Etat of 18 Brumaire, November 10th, 1799, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles
CHT217281 Coup d Etat of 18 Brumaire, November 10th, 1799, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) and Daniel Vrydag (1765-1822) (coloured engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Coup d Etat of 18 Brumaire, November 10th, 1799 (colour litho)

Coup d Etat of 18 Brumaire, November 10th, 1799 (colour litho)
CHT217280 Coup d Etat of 18 Brumaire, November 10th, 1799 (colour litho) by English School, (18th-19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, Premier Consul (litho)

Napoleon Bonaparte, Premier Consul (litho)
3106177 Napoleon Bonaparte, Premier Consul (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte, Premier Consul)

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Triumph of Napoleon, First Consul, 1801. Creator: Roger, Barthelemy (1770-1841)

Triumph of Napoleon, First Consul, 1801. Creator: Roger, Barthelemy (1770-1841)
Triumph of Napoleon, First Consul, 1801. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: The Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800, 1800s

The Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800, 1800s. Private Collection

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, Reviewing his Troops after the Battle of Marengo

Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, Reviewing his Troops after the Battle of Marengo. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: The Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800. Artist: Lejeune, Louis-Francois, Baron (1775-1848)

The Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800. Artist: Lejeune, Louis-Francois, Baron (1775-1848)
The Battle of Marengo on 14 June 1800. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul before a view of Antwerp. Artist: Greuze

Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul before a view of Antwerp. Artist: Greuze, Jean-Baptiste (1725-1805)
Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul before a view of Antwerp. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: First remittance of the Legion of Honour, 15 July 1804, at Saint-Louis des Invalides

First remittance of the Legion of Honour, 15 July 1804, at Saint-Louis des Invalides. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Distributes the Crosses of the Legion of Honor at the Camp of Boulogne on August 16

Napoleon Distributes the Crosses of the Legion of Honor at the Camp of Boulogne on August 16, 1804, Artist: Hennequin
Napoleon Distributes the Crosses of the Legion of Honor at the Camp of Boulogne on August 16, 1804, 1806. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as First Consul, 1799-1805 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as First Consul, 1799-1805 (oil on canvas)
XIR199220 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as First Consul, 1799-1805 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Bonaparte (1769-1821), First Consul, study for Entry of Bonaparte, First Consul

Bonaparte (1769-1821), First Consul, study for Entry of Bonaparte, First Consul
XIR196997 Bonaparte (1769-1821), First Consul, study for Entry of Bonaparte, First Consul, into Antwerp on 18th July 1803 (Versailles) 1803 (red chalk on paper) by Bree

Background imagePremier Consul Collection: Official document signed by Napoleon I (1769-1821) 1 Vendemiaire An 9 (23rd September 1800)

Official document signed by Napoleon I (1769-1821) 1 Vendemiaire An 9 (23rd September 1800)
XIR180461 Official document signed by Napoleon I (1769-1821) 1 Vendemiaire An 9 (23rd September 1800) (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales


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"Premier Consul: Napoleon Bonaparte's Rise to Power and Triumphs" Napoleon Bonaparte, a name that resonates with power, ambition, and military genius. As the First Consul of France, he left an indelible mark on history. In Girodet de Roucy Trioson's oil painting "Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul, " we witness his commanding presence and determination. But it wasn't always smooth sailing for this iconic figure. On that fateful day in Paris, December 24th, 1800, an attempted assassination shook the city. The colored engraving depicting "The Attempted Assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte on Rue Saint-Nicaise" reminds us of the dangers he faced while leading his nation towards greatness. Yet it was through cunning political maneuvers like the Coup d'Etat of 18 Brumaire in November 1799 that Napoleon solidified his position as Premier Consul. Reinier Vinkeles' engraved artwork captures this pivotal moment in history when power shifted into his hands. With newfound authority, Napoleon embarked on a series of triumphs that would shape Europe's destiny. Barthelemy Roger's lithograph titled "Triumph of Napoleon, First Consul" immortalizes one such victory – a testament to his strategic brilliance. The Battle of Marengo stands out among these victories - June 14th, 1800 - where Louis-Francois Lejeune and Antoine Jean Gros painted vivid scenes capturing both chaos and glory. From reviewing troops after the battle to standing before Antwerp's view by Jean-Baptiste Greuze; these artworks showcase not only military prowess but also leadership skills unparalleled at the time. In addition to his military achievements, Napoleon sought recognition for merit beyond battlefield valor alone.