Bicorne Collection

Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass, 20 May 1800, 1802 (oil on canvas)
XOS702755 Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass, 20 May 1800, 1802 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 271x232 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

French Velocipede C1820
An elaborately dressed man embarks on a velocipede ride, to the amazement of a lady spectator

George Washington. Equestrian portrait (print)
7420036 George Washington. Equestrian portrait (print); (add.info.: George Washington, 1732 - 1799. Equestrian portrait. First President of the United States of America)

Portrait of the Prince of Wales, future king of England, George V
3562258 Portrait of the Prince of Wales, future king of England, George V; (add.info.: Europe 1905 ca. Photographer: Alessandra d'Inghilterra); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Edward, Prince of Wales, first child of King George V, photographed with Sir Charles Cust on board a ship
3562261 Edward, Prince of Wales, first child of King George V, photographed with Sir Charles Cust on board a ship; (add.info.: Europe 1905 ca)

George, Prince of Wales, future King George V, photographed with his two sons
3562256 George, Prince of Wales, future King George V, photographed with his two sons; (add.info.: Europe 1905 ca. Photographer: Alessandra d'Inghilterra); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving)
1729392 Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving).

Napoleon 1st (Bonaparte) in the field of battle, observing the deroulement of operations with a bezel (long view)
PCT4273327 Napoleon 1st (Bonaparte) in the field of battle, observing the deroulement of operations with a bezel (long view)

cartoon of French emperor Napoleon 1st positioning his four brothers (Joseph king of Naples and Sicily)
1749617 cartoon of French emperor Napoleon 1st positioning his four brothers (Joseph king of Naples and Sicily and later king of Spain, Lucien prince of Canino, Louis king of Holland)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: the landing at Stockholm…, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: the landing at Stockholm, from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia

Review in the Champ de Mars at Paris in honour of the King Consort of Spain, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Review in the Champ de Mars at Paris in honour of the King Consort of Spain, 1864. '...the grand military spectacle...was beheld by an immense crowd of spectators...Unfortunately

Portrait study of Captain J.J.P. van Munnick, 1819-1860. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Portrait study of Captain J.J.P. van Munnick, 1819-1860

Andrew Jackson - Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Equestrian statues in Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1942. Sculpture of General Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills. Completed in 1852, this was the first bronze statue cast in the United States

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

Portrait of Marshal Canrobert, for the Gallery of Versailles, painted by M. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Marshal Canrobert, for the Gallery of Versailles, painted by M. Beauce, 1860. A portrait of Marshal Canrobert has just been finished...[showing] the General as he appeared in his quarters

Le vainqueur de la Marne; Le Marechal Joffre, 1917. Creator: R. Melcy
Le vainqueur de la Marne; Le Marechal Joffre, 1917. First World War; the victor of the Marne, Marshal Joffre. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

Portrait of Jan Evert Grave, 1773-1838. Creator: Anthonie van den Bos
Portrait of Jan Evert Grave, 1773-1838

Costumes de Différents Pays, Marchand d'Orange de Murcie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Marchand d'Orange de Murcie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de l'Isle de Zante, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de l'Isle de Zante, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme Femme et Fille de Passan près Vienne en Autriche, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme Femme et Fille de Passan pres Vienne en Autriche, c1797

Pieter Merkus, Governor-General, 1844-1851. Creator: Unknown
Pieter Merkus, Governor-General, 1844-1851. Portrait of Dutch colonial administrator Pieter Merkus (1787-1844), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1841-1844. Copy after Jan Willem Pieneman

Jonkheer Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge, Governor-General, 1931-1950. Creator: Jan Frank
Jonkheer Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge, Governor-General, 1931-1950. Portrait of Dutch politician and aristocrat Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge (1875-1958) who served as Minister of War

Dirk Fock, Governor-General, 1925. Creator: Jan Frank
Dirk Fock, Governor-General, 1925. Dutch politician and diplomat Dirk Fock (1858-1941) was Governor of Suriname, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Creator: Hendrik Johannes Haverman
Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Portrait of Dutch Major General and politician Willem Rooseboom (1843-1920), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1899-1904

Fredrik IV, 1671-1702, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, married to Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden, 1690

A Military Knight of Windsor, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Military Knight of Windsor, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The City Marshal, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The City Marshal, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Master of the Horse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Master of the Horse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Norroy King of Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Norroy King of Arms, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Parisian customs: Are you pleased with yourself?, 1825. Creator: Edme Jean Pigal
Parisian customs: Are you pleased with yourself?, 1825. Moeurs parisiennes: T'es ben fier a present?'. Older man laughs at the costume of younger man

Two standing soldiers, 1801. Creator: Jan Antony Langendijk
Two standing soldiers, 1801

Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter and Dragoon, Grandson of the Marine Painter Ludolf Backhuy Creator
Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter and Dragoon, Grandson of the Marine Painter Ludolf Backhuysen I, 1735-1750

Grain trader Johan Eymer in front of the Corn Exchange in Amsterdam, 1774-1833. Creator: Jacob Smies
Grain trader Johan Eymer in front of the Corn Exchange in Amsterdam, 1774-1833. Johan Eymer (1757-1830) with games stick, pipe and wine glass

The New Naval Uniforms, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The New Naval Uniforms, 1856. In...the Dress Uniform of the Admiral...there are to be three rows only of distinction lace on the sleeves; and the epaulets have lace straps with three stars

Ariste Jacques Trouvé-Chauvel, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ariste Jacques Trouve-Chauvel, 19th century

Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, left, with Yuan, 1st Sec. of Leg, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Kai Fu Shah, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from China, left, with Yuan, 1st Sec. of Leg, 1917. Credentials Presented April 14, 1914

Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Kai Fu Shah, E.E. and M.P. from China, 1917
Kai Fu Shah, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from China, 1917. Credentials Presented April 14, 1914

Italian Commission To U.S. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Italian Commission To U.S. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Italian Commission To U.S. 1917. Prince Ferdinando, Duke of Genoa

Italian Commission To U.S. - Ferdinand, Prince of Udine, Center; Ambassador Macchi Di Cell... 1917
Italian Commission To U.S. - Ferdinand, Prince of Udine, Center; Ambassador Macchi Di Cellere, 2nd from Right; Borsarelli at Left Center, 1917

The Battle-Painter Jorgen Sonne in his Studio, 1823-1825. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
The Battle-Painter Jorgen Sonne in his Studio;A Battle-Painter, Jorgen Sonne, in his Studio;A Battle-Painter in his Studio, 1823-1825

Togo At U.S. Naval Academy, [Annapolis, Maryland], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Togo At U.S
Togo At U.S. Naval Academy, [Annapolis, Maryland], 1911. [Marshal-Admiral the Marquis Togo Heihachiro was admiral of the fleet in the Imperial Japanese Navy.]

Portrait de l'acteur Léon Marais (1853-1891), dans le rôle de Martial de "Thermidor" de... 1891
Portrait de l'acteur Leon Marais (1853-1891), dans le role de Martial de "Thermidor" de Victorien Sardou, 1891

Portrait considered to be Buirette de Verrière, in uniform of a commander of the... c1789-1793. Creator: Unknown
Portrait considered to be Buirette de Verriere, in uniform of a commander of the national guard, between 1789 and 1793

M. Estellé, marchand de galons rue Saint-Honoré, en uniforme de capitaine des chasseurs... 1790
M. Estelle, marchand de galons rue Saint-Honore, en uniforme de capitaine des chasseurs de la garde nationale, en 1790, 1790

The Battle R-L, published June 3, 1816. Creator: William Heath
The Battle R[oya]L, published June 3, 1816. Tug of war over a pair of breeches. [The Prince Regent:] Pull away my boy pull away, my Rib wanted to wear mine by they would not Fit her, hold fast Mc!!

A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. Creator: William Heath
A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. A hobby horse (a forerunner of the bicycle) adapted to carry a passenger (and her pets). The rider is teased by monkeys. Attributed to William Heath

Frederick Crayton Ainsworth, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Frederick Crayton Ainsworth, between 1909 and 1914. Fred C. Ainsworth, surgeon in the United States Army

New Years Breakfasts, Pan American Union - Unidentified; 2 Ladies And 2 Men, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
New Years Breakfasts, Pan American Union - Unidentified; 2 Ladies And 2 Men, [Washington, DC], 1912

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"Bicorne: A Timeless Symbol of Power, Fashion, and History" The bicorne hat has left an indelible mark on various aspects of human civilization throughout the centuries. From its iconic presence in historical paintings to its fashionable allure in Edwardian society, this unique headpiece continues to captivate our imagination. One notable depiction is Napoleon Crossing the Grand Saint-Bernard Pass on May 20, 1800. In this oil painting, the French emperor proudly dons his bicorne as a symbol of military might and strategic brilliance. Moving forward in time to around 1820, we encounter another intriguing connection with the bicorne - the French Velocipede. This early bicycle design showcases how even transportation innovations embraced this distinctive hat as a representation of style and sophistication. Not limited to military or masculine domains, women also embraced the bicorne fashion trend during Edwardian times. As seen in photographs from 1912, elegant ladies confidently sported tricornes and bicornes alike, adding an air of mystery and glamour to their ensembles. Returning once again to military associations, illustrations depicting soldiers like those from the First Regiment of Life Guards by R. C. W highlight how these hats became synonymous with authority and prestige within armed forces across different eras. Beyond Europe's borders lies evidence of global fascination with bicornes. In Utagawa Hiroshige II's artwork titled "China and Russia (Nankin Oroshiya)" from 1860s Japan, Chinese figures can be seen wearing these hats alongside traditional attire – showcasing cultural exchange through fashion choices. Furthermore, engraved images such as "The Mode of training Blood Hounds in St. Domingo" demonstrate that even unconventional activities like dog training incorporated bicornes into their uniforms – emphasizing their ubiquity across diverse fields.