Marie Louise 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)

Marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Marie Louise of Austria (1791-1847), in April 1810
AIS5379476 Marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Marie Louise of Austria (1791-1847), in April 1810, 19th century (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847
FLO4572718 Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique

Anne Marie-Louise Damiens, stage name Anna Judic, 1849 -1911 (engraving)
6116606 Anne Marie-Louise Damiens, stage name Anna Judic, 1849 -1911 (engraving); (add.info.: French comic actress. From La Ilustracion Iberica, published 1884.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Print depicts the marriage procession of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise
3077701 Print depicts the marriage procession of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise; (add.info.: Print depicts the marriage procession of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Marie Louise

Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant
2911023 Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant; (add.info.: 1811 Hand-coloured etching titled 'Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant' by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827) English artist and caricaturist

The marriage procession of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise
3078069 The marriage procession of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise; (add.info.: Print depicts the marriage procession of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Marie Louise

Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832
FLO4572733 Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832. Wearing the sash of the Legion d'honneur and riding In a miniature carriage

Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847
FLO4572712 Marie Louise, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma, second wife to Napoleon Bonaparte 1791-1847. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique

The Devils Darling
2911230 The Devils Darling; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled 'The Devils Darling' by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827) English artist and caricaturist

Napoleon I's wedding meal in Tuileries on April 2, 1810, c1805 — 1815. Creator: Alexandre Dufay
Napoleon I's wedding meal in Tuileries on April 2, 1810, c1805 -- 1815

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois Ribault
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Marie Louise, Archiduchesse d Autriche, Imperatrice des Francais, Reine d Italie

Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator
Marie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French

Saule Pleureur Imperiale with hidden silhouettes of Napoleon and his family, 1830-50. 1830-50. Creator: Anon
Saule Pleureur Imperiale with hidden silhouettes of Napoleon and his family, 1830-50

The rum-runner (b / w photo)
6009128 The rum-runner (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rum-runner)

"Mademoiselle Mars, "at the Imperial Theatre, 25 January (litho)
1629299 " Mademoiselle Mars, " at the Imperial Theatre, 25 January (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mademoiselle Mars)

Duchess of Orleans (engraving)
812385 Duchess of Orleans (engraving) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans, daughter of Charles I, with her daughters)

The descent of the Emperor and Empress from the carriage under the vestibule of
XIR429071 The descent of the Emperor and Empress from the carriage under the vestibule of the Tuileries Palace on the day of their marriage (colour engraving) by Percier

Napoleons new Empress at her riding lesson (colour litho)
3094095 Napoleons new Empress at her riding lesson (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Promenade of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847
MMT223638 Promenade of Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) in the Parc de Saint-Cloud in 1810 (oil on canvas) by Bidauld, Jean (1758-1846) and Vernet

The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon I with Empress Marie-Louise at the Hotel de Ville
989700 The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon I with Empress Marie-Louise at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, (black lead, pen and grey ink on paper) by Garnier

Maria-Louisa, Archduchess of Austria (engraving)
816862 Maria-Louisa, Archduchess of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria-Louisa, Arch-duchess of Austria)

Detail from the religious marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa (engraving)
726065 Detail from the religious marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa (engraving) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Marie-Louise Therese of Savoy-Carignan 1749-1792. Marie Therese, Louise de Savoie, Carignan, Princesse de Lamballe

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, second wife of Napoleon I (engraving)
3647629 Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, second wife of Napoleon I (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847)

During her recent stay in Bulgaria for the birth of her granddaughter Maria Luisa... (colour litho)
2778125 During her recent stay in Bulgaria for the birth of her granddaughter Maria Luisa... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon chez Marie-Louise (colour litho)
2802068 Napoleon chez Marie-Louise (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon chez Marie-Louise)

Maria Louisa and the King of Rome (engraving)
726058 Maria Louisa and the King of Rome (engraving) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Louisa and the King of Rome)

Violets (chromolitho)
5219619 Violets (chromolitho) by Low, Marie (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violets. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue, c 1898).); © Look and Learn

Marie-Louise married Napoleon by proxy in Vienna, with Archduke Charles standing in for
FIA5395466 Marie-Louise married Napoleon by proxy in Vienna, with Archduke Charles standing in for Napoleon - Loeschenkohl, Johann Hieronymus (1753-1807) - 1810 - Etching, watercolour - 33, 4x44

Napoleon introducing Empress Marie-Luise to his family outside pavilion near Soissons
FIA5395495 Napoleon introducing Empress Marie-Luise to his family outside pavilion near Soissons - Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846) - Etching, watercolour - 17

Marie Louise makes her petition to the king (colour litho)
3100571 Marie Louise makes her petition to the king (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Louise makes her petition to the king)

Diadem, gift of Napoleon I (1769-1821) to Marie Louise (1791-1847
XBP341873 Diadem, gift of Napoleon I (1769-1821) to Marie Louise (1791-1847) commissioned in 1810 (diamond & turquoise) by French School, (19th century); Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

The entry of the Emperor and Empress to the Tuileries Gardens on the day of their wedding
XIR429069 The entry of the Emperor and Empress to the Tuileries Gardens on the day of their wedding (colour engraving) by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine

Les "Marie-Louise"(colour litho)
3094282 Les " Marie-Louise" (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les " Marie-Louise")

Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) Leaving for the Hunt in Compiegne
MMT180675 Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) Leaving for the Hunt in Compiegne, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Bidauld, Jean (1758-1846) and Vernet

Marie-Louise, Princesse De Bulgarie (1870) (b / w photo)
5219688 Marie-Louise, Princesse De Bulgarie (1870) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Louise, Princesse De Bulgarie (1870)

Napoleon and Marie Louise at Compiegne (colour litho)
5214825 Napoleon and Marie Louise at Compiegne (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and Marie Louise at Compiegne)

Feu d artifice tire a la place de l Etoile, 1810, pour le mariage de Napoleon Ier et de Marie-Louise
6005519 Feu d artifice tire a la place de l Etoile, 1810, pour le mariage de Napoleon Ier et de Marie-Louise, d apres Debucourt (engraving) by French School

Grand Trianon, chamber of the Empress, Versailles, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242379 Grand Trianon, chamber of the Empress, Versailles, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cassette de sa Majeste Imperatrice et Reine (ink on paper)
3058052 Cassette de sa MajesteImperatrice et Reine (ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Cassette de sa Majeste Imperatrice et Reine (ink on paper)
3058051 Cassette de sa MajesteImperatrice et Reine (ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Marie Louise Receives the Visits of Condolence (engraving)
3106330 Marie Louise Receives the Visits of Condolence (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Louise Receives the Visits of Condolence)

The King of Rome, 1814 - cartoon showing Napoleon and his son, Napoleon II (1811-32)
SC26384 The King of Rome, 1814 - cartoon showing Napoleon and his son, Napoleon II (1811-32), Roi de Rome (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism (b / w photo)
1598743 Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swami Abhayananda, an American convert to Hinduism)

Napoleons new Empress travelling (colour litho)
3094093 Napoleons new Empress travelling (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons new Empress travelling)

Ludovica Maria Gonzaga, Queen of Poland, 1645. Creator: Claude Mellan
Ludovica Maria Gonzaga, Queen of Poland, 1645

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"Marie Louise: A Tale of Love, Power, and Art" In the early 19th century, amidst the grandeur of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor of France, a woman named Marie Louise emerged as a prominent figure in his life. As Duchess of Parma and later Empress of the French, Marie Louise played a pivotal role in shaping history. Captured beautifully by Jean-Francois Ribault in his iconic portrait from 1810, Marie Louise exudes elegance and grace. Her regal presence is further immortalized in another masterpiece titled "Marie Louise. . Imperatrice des Francais. " Plate 74 reveals intriguing details about her life during this period. But who was this captivating woman? Born into nobility as an Austrian Archduchess, she became Napoleon's second wife after he divorced Josephine. Their union not only solidified political alliances but also brought forth a son who would be known as the King of Rome. As part of the illustrious Bonaparte family, Marie Louise found herself surrounded by art and culture. Paintings like "Reclining Nude (Miss O Murphy)" showcase her appreciation for beauty beyond her own image. The sensuousness captured on canvas reflects both vulnerability and strength. Yet amidst all the splendor that surrounded her existence, there were hidden depths to explore. Saule Pleureur Imperiale holds secrets within its branches – silhouettes depicting Napoleon and his family concealed among nature's embrace. Even studies such as "The Foot of Miss O Murphy" reveal intimate glimpses into Marie Louise's private world. Pastels delicately capture moments that might otherwise go unnoticed – fragments that add depth to our understanding of this enigmatic figure. Beyond artistry lies intrigue; it seems even rum-running had its place within Marie Louise's story. A black-and-white photograph aptly titled "The Rum-Runner" hints at clandestine activities that unfolded behind closed doors.