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Imperial Eagle Collection

The imperial eagle, a symbol of power and majesty, has been featured in various forms throughout history

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Coat of Arms of Austria, 1898

Coat of Arms of Austria, 1898. Showing a doble headed imperial eagle hold a sword and orb

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Coat of Arms of Russia, 1898

Coat of Arms of Russia, 1898

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: 'La Chute du Titan Moderne' Bourbon Caricature, April 1814

'La Chute du Titan Moderne' Bourbon Caricature, April 1814
BRO43290 'La Chute du Titan Moderne' Bourbon Caricature, April 1814; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bourbon caricature depicting Napoleon falling from his horse onto a map of Europe)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Design for a balloon in honour of Napoleon's coronation, 1804 (engraving)

Design for a balloon in honour of Napoleon's coronation, 1804 (engraving)
XTD75521 Design for a balloon in honour of Napoleon's coronation, 1804 (engraving); Private Collection.

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: The Imperial Eagle; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. Creator: Unknown

The Imperial Eagle; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Eagle; A Naturalist's Ride in the Atlas Mountains, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) juvenile flying low, Hungary January

Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) juvenile flying low, Hungary January

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Maximilian I, of Habsburg (1459-1519), wood engraving, published in 1881

Maximilian I, of Habsburg (1459-1519), wood engraving, published in 1881
Maximilian I, of Habsburg, called the last knight (1459 - 1519), was Duke of Burgundy from 1477, from 1486 German king, from 1493 Archduke of Austria, and from 1508 emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Saint Maurice, c. 1520-25 (oil on linden)

Saint Maurice, c. 1520-25 (oil on linden)
3493059 Saint Maurice, c.1520-25 (oil on linden) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553) (workshop of); 137.2x39.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Imperial Eagle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Imperial Eagle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999058 Imperial Eagle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)

Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)
CHT170962 Ms 43.268.10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Coat of Arms of the French Empire, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Coat of Arms of the French Empire, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR192100 Coat of Arms of the French Empire, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Ange-Desmaisons, Louis (1780-1831) (after); Mobilier National, Paris

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Apotheosis of Napoleon III (1808-73) 1854 (oil on canvas)

Apotheosis of Napoleon III (1808-73) 1854 (oil on canvas)
CHT190345 Apotheosis of Napoleon III (1808-73) 1854 (oil on canvas) by Cabasson, Guillaume-Alphonse Harang (1814-84); Musee de Compiegne

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: The Last Word in Cannibalism, anti-Napoleon caricature, c

The Last Word in Cannibalism, anti-Napoleon caricature, c
CHT217247 The Last Word in Cannibalism, anti-Napoleon caricature, c.1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: The Whitehall Ceiling: The Apotheosis of James I (1566-1625) 1632-34 (oil on canvas)

The Whitehall Ceiling: The Apotheosis of James I (1566-1625) 1632-34 (oil on canvas)
BBC211032 The Whitehall Ceiling: The Apotheosis of James I (1566-1625) 1632-34 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Banqueting House, Whitehall, London

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Portrait of the King of Rome, Napoleon II (1811-32) c. 1811 (colour litho)

Portrait of the King of Rome, Napoleon II (1811-32) c. 1811 (colour litho)
CHT174158 Portrait of the King of Rome, Napoleon II (1811-32) c.1811 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Budgets of Towns in the French Empire, bound with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte

Budgets of Towns in the French Empire, bound with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte
CHT165120 Budgets of Towns in the French Empire, bound with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) 1810 (red Moroccan leather and gold) (see also 165117) by French School

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Book binding with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821

Book binding with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821
CHT165116 Book binding with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) (green leather and gold) by French School, (19th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: The Imperial Eagle, Aquila Imperialis (colour litho)

The Imperial Eagle, Aquila Imperialis (colour litho)
2775778 The Imperial Eagle, Aquila Imperialis (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Eagle, Aquila Imperialis)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Scarf depicting the German Emperor, Wilhelm I (1797-1888

Scarf depicting the German Emperor, Wilhelm I (1797-1888
CHT211406 Scarf depicting the German Emperor, Wilhelm I (1797-1888) surrounded by Bismarck and victorious marshals in celebration of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (silk) by German School

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Bedroom of Empress Josephine (1763-1814) (photo)

Bedroom of Empress Josephine (1763-1814) (photo)
XIR245128 Bedroom of Empress Josephine (1763-1814) (photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) from Jugend, 1905 (colour litho)

Portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) from Jugend, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT191439 Portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) from Jugend, 1905 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Bedroom of Empress Josephine (1763-1814) (photo)

Bedroom of Empress Josephine (1763-1814) (photo)
XIR192475 Bedroom of Empress Josephine (1763-1814) (photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: The Decking of Kultur, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J

The Decking of Kultur, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J
779907 The Decking of Kultur, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub. 1916 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Water Spider, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Water Spider, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999657 Water Spider, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Imperial Eagle 1-25 Italy Rome Augustan early 1st Century

Imperial Eagle 1-25 Italy Rome Augustan early 1st Century
The Imperial Eagle, c. 1-25. Italy, Rome, probably Augustan, early 1st Century. Cornelian intaglio; diameter: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Birds: Falconiformes: Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga), Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina)

Birds: Falconiformes: Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga), Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina), Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca), Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis), Gurneys Eagle (Aquila gurneyi)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Imperial Eagle Aquila Imperialis 1507 Woodcut

Imperial Eagle Aquila Imperialis 1507 Woodcut
Artokoloro

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Empire of Austria

Empire of Austria
Illustration of a Empire of Austria

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: The Valley of the Shadow of Death, Satirical Cartoon

The Valley of the Shadow of Death, Satirical Cartoon
BAL42831 The Valley of the Shadow of Death, Satirical Cartoon by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon surrounded by British lion, Russian bear)

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Poster advertising Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss the Younger, for a

Poster advertising Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss the Younger, for a
XAM79050 Poster advertising Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss the Younger, for a performance at the Vienna State Opera House, 28th October 1894 (litho) by Austrian School

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Charles-Francois Lebrun (1739-1824) Duke of Plaisance in the Costume of the Archtreasurer

Charles-Francois Lebrun (1739-1824) Duke of Plaisance in the Costume of the Archtreasurer
XIR192132 Charles-Francois Lebrun (1739-1824) Duke of Plaisance in the Costume of the Archtreasurer of the Empire (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Imperial eagle

Imperial eagle

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Rear view of an Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) perched on a branch, looking over shoulder

Rear view of an Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) perched on a branch, looking over shoulder

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Front view of an Imperial Eagle, Aquila heliaca, perched on a branch with its head in profile

Front view of an Imperial Eagle, Aquila heliaca, perched on a branch with its head in profile

Background imageImperial Eagle Collection: Side view of an Imperial Eagle, Aquila heliaca, perched on a branch

Side view of an Imperial Eagle, Aquila heliaca, perched on a branch


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The imperial eagle, a symbol of power and majesty, has been featured in various forms throughout history. From the Coat of Arms of Russia in 1898 to the Coat of Arms of Austria in the same year, this iconic bird represents strength and sovereignty. In Hungary, a juvenile imperial eagle was captured flying low in January. The sight of this magnificent creature soaring through the sky is truly awe-inspiring. Its presence reminds us of nature's beauty and resilience. Maximilian I, a member of the Habsburg dynasty from 1459-1519, is depicted alongside an imperial eagle in a wood engraving published in 1881. This portrayal showcases his regal stature and connection to power. Saint Maurice's oil painting from c. 1520-25 features an imperial eagle as part of its composition. The artwork exudes grace and elegance while highlighting the significance that this bird holds within historical contexts. An intricately colored engraving from 1833-39 captures the essence of an Imperial Eagle with stunning detail. Each feather seems to come alive on paper, showcasing its grandeur for all to admire. Even beyond Europe's borders, such as seen in Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece Livret d'Ouvrier from 1864 or design for a tapestry depicting Napoleon III's French Empire coat-of-arms painted on canvas back in1808; these depictions demonstrate how far-reaching this symbol has become over time. However, not all representations are positive or celebratory; anti-Napoleon caricatures like "The Last Word In Cannibalism" serve as political commentary against his rule during that era. Moving away from politics but still staying within royalty themes: "The Whitehall Ceiling: The Apotheosis Of James I" depicts an impressive scene where James I (1566-1625) is surrounded by celestial beings including an Imperial Eagle - emphasizing his divine right to rule.