Reichstadt Collection

Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and his family
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France (1769-1821), pictured with his two wives, Empress Josephine (de Beauharnais) (1763-1814) and Empress Marie-Louise (of Austria) (1791-1847)

BERNHARDT/L'AIGLON 1900
SARAH BERNHARDT (1845 - 1923), French actress in Rostand's L'Aiglon in 1900: Act VI, The Death of the Duke of Reichstadt

Napoleon II, 1811, (1921). Creators: Unknown, Pierre-Paul Prud hon
Napoleon II, 1811, (1921). Le Roi de Rome. Portrait of Napoleon (1811-1832), infant King of Rome and heir of Emperor Napoleon I. Drawing in pierre noire by Pierre-Paul Prud hon

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

Napoleon-Francois-Charles Joseph, 1819, (1896). Artist: M Haider
Napoleon-Francois-Charles Joseph, Prince Imperial; King of Rome; Duke of Reichstadt, 1819, (1896). Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1811-1832)

Herzog von Reichstadt 1811-1832. - Gemalde von Daffinger, 1934
Herzog von Reichstadt 1811-1832, 1934. Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1811-1832), the son of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, and his second wife, Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria

Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles Bonaparte. Napoleon Bonapartes son (1811-1832) by his second wife, Marie Louise

Restaurants Thuringia Horse-drawn carriages Germany
Restaurants in Thuringia, Horse-drawn carriages in Germany, Horses of Thuringia, Reichstadt, 1899, Thuringia, Korners Gasthof

Castles Thuringia Multiview postcards Reichstadt
Castles in Thuringia, Multiview postcards, Reichstadt, 1899, Thuringia, Blick auf, Schlosz, Park, Lehnmuhle

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress in Rostands L Aiglon
Sarah Bernhardt (1845-1923), French actress in Rostands L Aiglon in 1900, in the role of the Duke of Reichstadt. Date: 1900

Napoleon II by Moriitz Michael Daffinger
Napoleon II (18111832), (after 1818 known as Franz, Duke of Reichstadt), was the son of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, and his second wife, Marie Louise of Austria. Date: circa 1940s

Death and apotheosis of Napoleon II (1811-1832). Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte, also known as the King of Rome and the Duke of Reichstadt. He died of tuberculosis in Vienna

View of Chateau of Meudon from the garden, top. Below: King of Rome (Napoleon II of France, Duke of Reichstadt 1811-1832) son of Napoleon I and Marie Louise of Austria

Napoleon Ii / Daffinger
FRANCOIS-CHARLES-JOSEPH - BONAPARTE - NAPOLEON II Known also as the Eaglet. Son of Napoleon I, titular King of Rome, created duc de Reichstadt

French Expo Dolls
Doll representations of the Duke of Reichstadt (son of Napoleon I) in centre with (from L to R) his bride, Mameluke, Polcinello and baby exhibited at Paris Exposition

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Reichstadt, a name that echoes the grandeur and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France. This historical figure and his family have left an indelible mark on the world, captivating our imaginations through various artistic representations. One such portrayal is seen in BERNHARDT/L'AIGLON 1900, where Sarah Bernhardt, a renowned French actress, brings to life the tragic story of Napoleon II. Born in 1811 and depicted by unknown creators like Pierre-Paul Prud hon (1921) and others (1933), this young prince's destiny was intertwined with greatness yet marred by untimely demise. Napoleon-Francois-Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1819-1896), also known as Herzog von Reichstadt, embodied the hopes and dreams of a dynasty cut short. M Haider's artwork immortalizes him in paint, capturing his essence for generations to come. The allure extends beyond portraits; it encompasses enchanting landscapes too. Thuringia Horse-drawn carriages gracefully traverse Germany's picturesque countryside while restaurants offer culinary delights fit for royalty. Castles dotting Thuringia beckon visitors with their majestic architecture and rich history. Multiview postcards capture these architectural wonders from every angle - each telling its own tale within the realm of Reichstadt. In Moriitz Michael Daffinger's masterpiece "Napoleon II, " we witness not only an artist's skill but also a poignant reflection on mortality. The death and apotheosis of Napoleon II are portrayed with profound emotion - reminding us that even emperors are subject to fate's whims. Through all these hints about Reichstadt emerges a narrative woven together by threads of power, tragedy, artistry, and remembrance. It serves as a testament to the enduring fascination surrounding Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles Bonaparte - forever etched into history as a symbol of ambition and the fleeting nature of greatness.