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"Unveiling the First Empire: A Glimpse into Napoleon's Reign" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating era of the First Empire

Background imageFirst Empire 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 imageFirst Empire 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 imageFirst Empire 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

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Etendard gate taken in 1798 by General Desaix a Murad Bey chief of the Mamluks, 1798 (object)

Etendard gate taken in 1798 by General Desaix a Murad Bey chief of the Mamluks, 1798 (object)
5944664 Etendard gate taken in 1798 by General Desaix a Murad Bey chief of the Mamluks, 1798 (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Plan of a Chebec (Chebek) Weapon of 22 guns of 2 pounds of bullets, 1784, 18th century (engraving)

Plan of a Chebec (Chebek) Weapon of 22 guns of 2 pounds of bullets, 1784, 18th century (engraving)
5944394 Plan of a Chebec (Chebek) Weapon of 22 guns of 2 pounds of bullets, 1784, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: View of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving)

View of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving)
5944376 View of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Description of Egypt)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) Illustration by Raymond de Neziere in '

Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) Illustration by Raymond de Neziere in " Our-Glory-Nationals" 1920
ELD4862832 Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) Illustration by Raymond de Neziere in " Our-Glory-Nationals" 1920 Private Collection by Neziere

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: General Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo (Belgium), 18th June 1815 shouting 'the guard dies

General Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo (Belgium), 18th June 1815 shouting "the guard dies
ELD4847261 General Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo (Belgium), 18th June 1815 shouting "the guard dies, she does not surrender"

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French

Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French and German ladies in Empire style gowns
NWI4957217 Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French and German ladies in Empire style gowns

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Court costume and man coat and cane, first empire, circa 1800 - Court dress and man in garrick

Court costume and man coat and cane, first empire, circa 1800 - Court dress and man in garrick, French Empire
NWI4956823 Court costume and man coat and cane, first empire, circa 1800 - Court dress and man in garrick, French Empire, early 1800s

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Phelippon's tobacco store, 57 rue de Grenelle St. Honore, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Phelippon's tobacco store, 57 rue de Grenelle St. Honore, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4590024 Shopfront of Monsieur Phelippon's tobacco store, 57 rue de Grenelle St. Honore, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Masson's tinsmith and lampmaker, 17 rue de la Michaudiere, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Masson's tinsmith and lampmaker, 17 rue de la Michaudiere, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589939 Shopfront of Monsieur Masson's tinsmith and lampmaker, 17 rue de la Michaudiere, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Sallart's hatmaker, 2 rue de la Verrerie, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Sallart's hatmaker, 2 rue de la Verrerie, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589890 Shopfront of Sallart's hatmaker, 2 rue de la Verrerie, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier Empire,"

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of the Rocher de Cancal restaurant, 61 rue Montorgueil, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of the Rocher de Cancal restaurant, 61 rue Montorgueil, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4590045 Shopfront of the Rocher de Cancal restaurant, 61 rue Montorgueil, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront to the Monsiers Gay brothers' silk store, 55 rue Helvetius, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront to the Monsiers Gay brothers' silk store, 55 rue Helvetius, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589957 Shopfront to the Monsiers Gay brothers' silk store, 55 rue Helvetius, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Cafe Tesse, 1 Quai Voltaire, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph

Shopfront of Cafe Tesse, 1 Quai Voltaire, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's
FLO4589916 Shopfront of Cafe Tesse, 1 Quai Voltaire, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier Empire,"

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront to Lescot's pharmacy on the rue de Grammont, Paris, early 1800s

Shopfront to Lescot's pharmacy on the rue de Grammont, Paris, early 1800s
FLO4589858 Shopfront to Lescot's pharmacy on the rue de Grammont, Paris, early 1800s. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier Empire,"

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS, Horsemen of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon 1st (First Empire)

The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS, Horsemen of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon 1st (First Empire). Engraving 1868
JAB4120695 The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS, Horsemen of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon 1st (First Empire). Engraving 1868; (add.info.: The Mamelukks or MAMELUKS)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Louis Nicolas Davoust (1770-1823), Marechal de Napoleon 1st 1845

Louis Nicolas Davoust (1770-1823), Marechal de Napoleon 1st 1845
JAB4120048 Louis Nicolas Davoust (1770-1823), Marechal de Napoleon 1st 1845; (add.info.: Louis Nicolas Davoust (1770-1823), Marechal de Napoleon 1st 1845); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Mr. Speroni on horseback carrying the cross of the pope to Napoleon I's coronation

Mr. Speroni on horseback carrying the cross of the pope to Napoleon I's coronation
3520203 Mr. Speroni on horseback carrying the cross of the pope to Napoleon I's coronation; (add.info.: Mr. Speroni, on horseback passing between two guards)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1: Trumpet of hunters on horseback

Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1: Trumpet of hunters on horseback and officer bearing flag of the Mamluks (Mamluk) 1845
JAB4120021 Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1: Trumpet of hunters on horseback and officer bearing flag of the Mamluks (Mamluk) 1845; (add.info.: Imperiale Guard of Napoleon 1)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of fashion boutique, 50 Boulevard Montmartre, next to the Theatre des Varietes, Paris

Shopfront of fashion boutique, 50 Boulevard Montmartre, next to the Theatre des Varietes, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4590036 Shopfront of fashion boutique, 50 Boulevard Montmartre, next to the Theatre des Varietes, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of an armourer, 251 rue St. Honore, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of an armourer, 251 rue St. Honore, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin
FLO4590015 Shopfront of an armourer, 251 rue St. Honore, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier Empire,"

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Malezieux's wallpaper shop, 17 rue St. Avoye, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Malezieux's wallpaper shop, 17 rue St. Avoye, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589970 Shopfront of Monsieur Malezieux's wallpaper shop, 17 rue St. Avoye, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Shuler's butchers, 45 rue Turenne, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Shuler's butchers, 45 rue Turenne, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589947 Shopfront of Monsieur Shuler's butchers, 45 rue Turenne, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Dufauu's pharmacy, 34 rue du Mont-Blanc, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Dufauu's pharmacy, 34 rue du Mont-Blanc, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589922 Shopfront of Monsieur Dufauu's pharmacy, 34 rue du Mont-Blanc, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of a lottery office, 63 rue de Grenelle St. Germain, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of a lottery office, 63 rue de Grenelle St. Germain, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589900 Shopfront of a lottery office, 63 rue de Grenelle St. Germain, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Pair of honor pistols offered to General Desaix, 1701-1799 (object)

Pair of honor pistols offered to General Desaix, 1701-1799 (object)
5944673 Pair of honor pistols offered to General Desaix, 1701-1799 (object); 40 cm; Musee-Hotel Bertrand, Chateauroux, France; (add.info)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Pair of pistols that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object)

Pair of pistols that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object)
5944654 Pair of pistols that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand; (add.info)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Description of Egypt: view of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving)

Description of Egypt: view of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving)
5944378 Description of Egypt: view of the water intake of the Cairo Canal, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Description of Egypt)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Campagne de France: ' Father Lathuille, from the cabaret restaurant located on Avenue de Clichy in

Campagne de France: " Father Lathuille, from the cabaret restaurant located on Avenue de Clichy in the Batignolles
ELD4842446 Campagne de France: " Father Lathuille, from the cabaret restaurant located on Avenue de Clichy in the Batignolles district, distributes food to defensers of the Barriere de Clichy

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie, Bust of Josephine de Beauharnais - Martinique

Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie, Bust of Josephine de Beauharnais - Martinique, island of the French Antilles
JEB4949222 Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie, Bust of Josephine de Beauharnais - Martinique, island of the French Antilles; (add.info.: Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Armee francaise: cuirassier 1812 (French army: cuirassier 1812)

Armee francaise: cuirassier 1812 (French army: cuirassier 1812) Chromolithograph of the end of the 19th century
ELD4965247 Armee francaise: cuirassier 1812 (French army: cuirassier 1812) Chromolithograph of the end of the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Armee francaise)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Portrait of Marie Louise (Marie-Louise) of Austria (1791-1847)

Portrait of Marie Louise (Marie-Louise) of Austria (1791-1847), Imperator of the French Engraving 1866 Private
ELD4896876 Portrait of Marie Louise (Marie-Louise) of Austria (1791-1847), Imperator of the French Engraving 1866 Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Retirement of Russia (1812) in 'Le pelerin' 1821 (print)

Retirement of Russia (1812) in 'Le pelerin' 1821 (print)
ELD4888903 Retirement of Russia (1812) in 'Le pelerin' 1821 (print); (add.info.: Retirement of Russia (1812): soldiers of the Great Armee immerse in a lake near Wilga the carriage

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie, portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais - Martinique

Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie, portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais - Martinique, island of the French Antilles
JEB4949247 Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie, portrait of Josephine de Beauharnais - Martinique, island of the French Antilles; (add.info.: Trois Ilets, Domaine de la Pagerie)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Map of the average Egypt during the eastern countryside of Bonaparte, 18th century (engraving)

Map of the average Egypt during the eastern countryside of Bonaparte, 18th century (engraving)
5944371 Map of the average Egypt during the eastern countryside of Bonaparte, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Profile Portrait of Admiral Nelson, 18th century (engraving)

Profile Portrait of Admiral Nelson, 18th century (engraving)
5944382 Profile Portrait of Admiral Nelson, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Profile portrait of Admiral Nelson (Horatio Nelson Viscount Nelson)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront to Boutet's weapons store, Magazin du Depot d'Armes de la Manufacture de Versailles

Shopfront to Boutet's weapons store, Magazin du Depot d'Armes de la Manufacture de Versailles
FLO4590066 Shopfront to Boutet's weapons store, Magazin du Depot d'Armes de la Manufacture de Versailles, 12 rue de la Loi, Paris, circa 1800s

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Dagoty's porcelain shop, 4 Boulevard Poissoniere, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Dagoty's porcelain shop, 4 Boulevard Poissoniere, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4590057 Shopfront of Dagoty's porcelain shop, 4 Boulevard Poissoniere, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of the Cafe de Flore, Champs Elysees, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of the Cafe de Flore, Champs Elysees, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin
FLO4590006 Shopfront of the Cafe de Flore, Champs Elysees, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du Premier Empire,"

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Theroulde's haberdashery store, 10 rue St. Denis, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Theroulde's haberdashery store, 10 rue St. Denis, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4590001 Shopfront of Monsieur Theroulde's haberdashery store, 10 rue St. Denis, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Shopfront of Monsieur Marais 'herbalist or apothecary, 12 rue neuve Egalite, Paris, circa 1800

Shopfront of Monsieur Marais 'herbalist or apothecary, 12 rue neuve Egalite, Paris, circa 1800
FLO4589876 Shopfront of Monsieur Marais 'herbalist or apothecary, 12 rue neuve Egalite, Paris, circa 1800. Handcoloured lithograph from Hector-Martin Lefuel's " Boutiques Parisiennes du

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Familiarity demonstration of French emperor Napoleon I with one of soldiers Illustration by

Familiarity demonstration of French emperor Napoleon I with one of soldiers Illustration by Raymond de Neziere in
ELD4862881 Familiarity demonstration of French emperor Napoleon I with one of soldiers Illustration by Raymond de Neziere in "Nos-Gloriers-Nationales" 1920 DR Private collection by Neziere

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the Battle of Austerlitz on 2/12/1805

Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the Battle of Austerlitz on 2/12/1805
ELD4862870 Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) at the Battle of Austerlitz on 2/12/1805 (Portrait of French Emperor Napoleon I at the Battle of Austerlitz)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of the French and King of Italy - Italian engraving 19th

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of the French and King of Italy - Italian engraving 19th century: Napoleone
PCT4292720 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of the French and King of Italy - Italian engraving 19th century: Napoleone

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Dagger that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object)

Dagger that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object)
5944653 Dagger that belonged to General Desaix, 18th century (object); Musee d'Art Roger Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand; (add.info)

Background imageFirst Empire Collection: Eastern dagger of the end of the 18th century reports of the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix

Eastern dagger of the end of the 18th century reports of the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix, 17th century (object)
5944676 Eastern dagger of the end of the 18th century reports of the campaign of Egypt by General Desaix, 17th century (object); Musee-Hotel Bertrand, Chateauroux



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"Unveiling the First Empire: A Glimpse into Napoleon's Reign" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating era of the First Empire. Empress Josephine, a symbol of elegance and grace, graces us with her presence through an enchanting illustration from Little Journeys to the Homes. Dominique Vivant Denon, a man of many talents - engraver, writer, diplomat, and administrator - is immortalized in a striking portrait that showcases his multifaceted brilliance. Louise Catherine Eleonore Denuelle takes center stage in 1897 as we delve into her intriguing life story. Known for her role as Napoleon I's mistress, she captivated hearts with her beauty and charm. Mary Walewska (Waleska), another influential figure during this period, leaves an indelible mark on history as she shares an intimate connection with the emperor. The Legion d'Honneur finds its roots during this epoch when Emperor Napoleon I presents civil and military awards at the Church of Invalides on July 14th, 1804. Witness this historic moment unfold before your eyes. Napoleon Bonaparte himself is depicted in a powerful portrait where he clings onto an eagle with two heads amidst chaos and destruction – symbolic of his relentless pursuit for power. The transfer of prisoners to Conciergerie on May 26th, 1804 paints a vivid picture of life during those turbulent times. Not all stories are filled with triumph; some reveal heart-wrenching moments like "The Death of the Baby. " This poignant engraving by Delegorgue depicts the tragedy faced by infants entrusted to nurses' care. Explore medical advancements through surgical instruments used during Baron Dominique Jean Larrey's time – witness how science pushed boundaries even amidst war-ravaged landscapes. Catherine de Wurtemberg shines brightly as Queen of Westphalia, her regal presence captured in a stunning oil painting from c.