First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection

The First French Empire (1804-1815) was a period of grandeur, power, and turmoil in France's history

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)

French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)
7236918 French noble in formal clothes, 1808. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French noble in formal clothes, 1808)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (b/w photo)

Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (b/w photo)
8662959 Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Palais du Luxembourg (Palais du Senat)

Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (b/w photo)
8662957 Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Palais du Luxembourg (Palais du Senat)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Josephine de Beauharnais, 1763 to 1814. First wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

Josephine de Beauharnais, 1763 to 1814. First wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, and first Empress of the French
2915306 Josephine de Beauharnais, 1763 to 1814. First wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, and first Empress of the French. Illustration from the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1904.; Photo ©

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Emperor Napoleon 1st family. From top to bottom : emperor Napoleon 1st / his wifes empress

Emperor Napoleon 1st family. From top to bottom : emperor Napoleon 1st / his wifes empress Marie-Louise
1754323 Emperor Napoleon 1st family. From top to bottom : emperor Napoleon 1st / his wifes empress Marie-Louise and empress Josephine / his son duke of Reichstadt (Roma king, l'Aiglon)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Certificate of divorce between Napoleon 1st and Josephine 1809

Certificate of divorce between Napoleon 1st and Josephine 1809 : Josephine French empress wife of Napoleon 1st
1751563 Certificate of divorce between Napoleon 1st and Josephine 1809 : Josephine French empress wife of Napoleon 1st (civil wedding in 1796-1809 religious wedding in 1804-1810)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain)

Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain)
3434842 Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain); (add.info.: representing the chateau de Malmaison.); Photo © CCI

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Josephine French empress wife of Napoleon 1st (civil wedding in 1796-1809 religious wedding in)

Josephine French empress wife of Napoleon 1st (civil wedding in 1796-1809 religious wedding in 1804-1810)
1751940 Josephine French empress wife of Napoleon 1st (civil wedding in 1796-1809 religious wedding in 1804-1810) she was repudiated for not giving heir to Napoleon; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814)

Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814), fainted by her children Eugene and Hortense
ELD4896961 Divorce of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Impress Josephine (1763-1814), fainted by her children Eugene and Hortense

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Portrait of the Impress Josephine de Beauharnais (1761-1814) at the Chateau de Malmaison in

Portrait of the Impress Josephine de Beauharnais (1761-1814) at the Chateau de Malmaison in the Yvelines
ELD4964848 Portrait of the Impress Josephine de Beauharnais (1761-1814) at the Chateau de Malmaison in the Yvelines (Portrait of Josephine wife of Napoleon I)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: young general Napoleon Bonaparte with his fiancee Josephine de Bauharnais at the beginning of

young general Napoleon Bonaparte with his fiancee Josephine de Bauharnais at the beginning of their relations c.1796
1748857 young general Napoleon Bonaparte with his fiancee Josephine de Bauharnais at the beginning of their relations c.1796

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: History. French Revolution. The general Dumouriez at the battle of Valmy, sept

History. French Revolution. The general Dumouriez at the battle of Valmy, sept
3434677 History. French Revolution. The general Dumouriez at the battle of Valmy, sept. 20, 1792 Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook), by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll. Part

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Josephine de Beauharnais drawing her husband Napoleon Bonaparte after a bust, engraving

Josephine de Beauharnais drawing her husband Napoleon Bonaparte after a bust, engraving
1755847 Josephine de Beauharnais drawing her husband Napoleon Bonaparte after a bust, engraving; (add.info.: Josephine de Beauharnais drawing her husband Napoleon Bonaparte after a bust)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Josephine de Beauharnais

Josephine de Beauharnais
2069330 Josephine de Beauharnais; (add.info.: History. France. French First Empire. The Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Ist. Engraving, France, ca 1805.); Photo © CCI

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: The Impress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) and Napoleon I in the Garden of Malmaison

The Impress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) and Napoleon I in the Garden of Malmaison - engraving
XEE5033117 The Impress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) and Napoleon I in the Garden of Malmaison - engraving; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Crown called 'Charlemagne', 1804 (gilded brass)

Crown called "Charlemagne", 1804 (gilded brass)
8618065 Crown called "Charlemagne", 1804 (gilded brass) by Biennais, Martin Guillaume (1764-1843); (add.info.: Crown called "Charlemagne", made for Emperor Napoleon I)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold)

Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones)
8618066 Hand of Justice from the Coronation of Napoleon I, 1804 (ivory, gilded silver, gold, precious stones) by Biennais

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Marshal of the empire carrying the crown for the coronation of French emperor Napoleon 1st

Marshal of the empire carrying the crown for the coronation of French emperor Napoleon 1st December 02, 1804, engraving
1716408 Marshal of the empire carrying the crown for the coronation of French emperor Napoleon 1st December 02, 1804, engraving by French School

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Coronation of Napoleon I in Notre Dame of Paris 2nd dec 1804, 19th century (engraving)

Coronation of Napoleon I in Notre Dame of Paris 2nd dec 1804, 19th century (engraving)
543801 Coronation of Napoleon I in Notre Dame of Paris 2nd dec 1804, 19th century (engraving) by Dorgez (fl.1780-1814); (add.info.: Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: The consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804

The consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804. 1806 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4567506 The consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine, 1804. 1806 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 621x979 cm; Louvre, Paris

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I hunting in Fontainebleau forest, 1812 (painting)

Napoleon I hunting in Fontainebleau forest, 1812 (painting)
1756227 Napoleon I hunting in Fontainebleau forest, 1812 (painting) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863); (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon 1st hunting in Fontainebleau forest)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: 'When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back' Pierre Daumesnil (1814)

"When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration)
7304529 "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Battle of Waterloo (1815): 'The guard dies but does not surrender', Cambronne, 1896 (illustration)

Battle of Waterloo (1815): "The guard dies but does not surrender", Cambronne, 1896 (illustration)
7304522 Battle of Waterloo (1815): "The guard dies but does not surrender", Cambronne, 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (women's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (women's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309347 Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (women's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309348 Letter E - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309358 Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration)

Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration)
7304525 Napoleon I in exile on Saint Helena (1815), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Portrait of Marshall Perignon (painting)

Portrait of Marshall Perignon (painting)
1754042 Portrait of Marshall Perignon (painting) by Hennequin, Philippe Auguste (1762-1833); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: A day of review under the Empire (1810). 1862 (painting)

A day of review under the Empire (1810). 1862 (painting)
1750288 A day of review under the Empire (1810). 1862 (painting) by Bellange, Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte (1800-1866); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: A day of review under the Empire (1810)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I wounded in Ratisbonne (1809), 1810 (engraving)

Napoleon I wounded in Ratisbonne (1809), 1810 (engraving)
1750353 Napoleon I wounded in Ratisbonne (1809), 1810 (engraving) by Gautherot, Pierre (1769-1825); (add.info.: French emperor Napoleon 1st wounded in Ratisbonne (or batttle of Regensburg) april 23

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel)

Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel)
1757753 Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel) by Schmidt, Johann Heinrich (1749-1829); Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting)

General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting)
1748819 General Junot and his daughter Josephine, c. 1805 (painting) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855) (attr. to); (add.info.: general Jean-Andoche Junot (1774-1813)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)

View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting)
1755848 View of the army in Boulogne-sur-Mer camp, 19th century (painting) by Gautier, Jean-Rodolphe (1764-1820); (add.info)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon I going to hunt at the grand Trianon in Versailles, 1810 (painting)

Napoleon I going to hunt at the grand Trianon in Versailles, 1810 (painting)
1756226 Napoleon I going to hunt at the grand Trianon in Versailles, 1810 (painting) by Bidault, Jean (1758-1846) & Vernet

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving)

A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving)
7262207 A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE, 1805 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: A CHECK TO CORSICAN ASSURANCE)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)

THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)
7262244 THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE MOCK PHOENIX)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: NAPOLEON I, 1806 (engraving)

NAPOLEON I, 1806 (engraving)
7262239 NAPOLEON I, 1806 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: GERMAN FLATTERING PRINT NAPOLEON DER ERSTE BERLIN NOV 1806)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: POLAR STAR, 1813 (engraving)

POLAR STAR, 1813 (engraving)
7262218 POLAR STAR, 1813 (engraving) by Dubois, Frederic (fl.1780-1815); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: POLAR STAR Oct 1813 cat: 11708 Star Brilliant, immense, it illuminates)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)

THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)
7262215 THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon depicted as the Beast of the Revelation, 1808 (engraving)

Napoleon depicted as the Beast of the Revelation, 1808 (engraving)
7262214 Napoleon depicted as the Beast of the Revelation, 1808 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Napoleon, 1804 (engraving)

Napoleon, 1804 (engraving)
7262240 Napoleon, 1804 (engraving) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Engraving bys Cousins ARA from the original picture by R Lefevre 1804)

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c

ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving)
7262238 ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving)

THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving)
7262234 THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving) by Fores, S.W. (fl.1785-1825); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE BONE OF CONTENTION OR THE ENGLISH BULLDOG AND THE CORSICAN MONKEY, 1803 (engraving)

THE BONE OF CONTENTION OR THE ENGLISH BULLDOG AND THE CORSICAN MONKEY, 1803 (engraving)
7262217 THE BONE OF CONTENTION OR THE ENGLISH BULLDOG AND THE CORSICAN MONKEY, 1803 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)

THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262206 THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)

Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)
7262236 Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

First French Empire 1804 1815 Collection: COSSACKS AT THE BIVOUAC, c. 1814 (engraving)

COSSACKS AT THE BIVOUAC, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262229 COSSACKS AT THE BIVOUAC, c. 1814 (engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Bromley Museum, Orpington

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The First French Empire (1804-1815) was a period of grandeur, power, and turmoil in France's history. The empire, under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte, left an indelible mark on Europe and the world. In 1804, amidst great pomp and ceremony, Napoleon was consecrated as Emperor with his beloved Josephine by his side. This iconic moment captured in an oil painting showcases their regal attire and the splendor of their coronation. Napoleon's military prowess was legendary, as depicted in a captivating lithograph from 1825. Dressed in formal clothes befitting a French nobleman, he exudes confidence and authority. The emperor's love for hunting is immortalized in a stunning painting set against the backdrop of Fontainebleau forest. Here we see Napoleon astride his horse during a hunt in 1812 - a testament to his passion for both warfare and leisure. However, not all moments were triumphant for Napoleon or his empire. An illustration from 1896 depicts Pierre Daumesnil defiantly declaring that he will only relinquish his position when he receives back what was taken from him - his leg lost during battle. Another poignant image portrays the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 where General Cambronne famously declared "The guard dies but does not surrender. " This stirring illustration captures the unwavering loyalty and bravery exhibited by soldiers even at their darkest hour. Fashion played an integral role during this era as well. Chromolithographs from 1880 showcase women's costumes under the First Empire - elegant gowns adorned with intricate details that reflected societal norms and trends. Men too embraced fashion with pride; another chromolithograph highlights men's costumes during this time period - tailored coats embellished with ornate buttons became synonymous with style under Napoleon's reign. While these images depict moments of glory within the empire, they also shed light on the challenges faced.