Napoleons Collection

Quatre Bras / Hamilton
Wellington defeats Ney at QUATRE BRAS, foiling Napoleons plan to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies

Battle of Leipzig
BATTLE OF LEIPZIG - a delightful popular print of the decisive battle which ended Napoleons attempt to subdue Germany and forced him to retire across the Rhine

Chasseurs a Cheval
Chasseurs a cheval, riding as Napoleons personal bodyguards

Battle of Waterloo (18th June 1815). Napoleon s
" Battle of Waterloo (18th June 1815). Napoleons flight. Litography. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."

Joseph Sulkowski
JOSEPH SULKOWSKI Polish general, who enlisted in the French service and was fatally wounded in the course of Napoleons Ehyptian campaign

Paris / Invalides / Tomb
Hotel des Invalides: interior view with Napoleons tomb

Cardinal Joseph Fesch
CARDINAL JOSEPH FESCH half-brother of Napoleons mother, active during Napoleonic period as negotiator between France and the Vatican

Battle of Salehieh
Though not listed in any of our reference books, the battle of SALEHIEH is almost certainly an incident of Napoleons ill-fated Egyptian campaign, near Jerusalem

Map of Napoleon's Empire in 1812. From The Story of England, published 1930
3058424 Map of Napoleon's Empire in 1812. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Napoleon's Medal struck to commemorate the Invasion of England which never took place
3058524 Napoleon's Medal struck to commemorate the Invasion of England which never took place. Napoleon Bonaparte , 1769 - 1821. French military and political leader

King Wilhelm Answering Napoleons letter, 1870
1583482 King Wilhelm Answering Napoleons letter, 1870; (add.info.: King Wilhelm Answering Napoleons letter at Sedan.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG.

Napoleon's Corpse Leaving St Helena

Napoleon's Exile On St Helena, Longwood House

Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 4
The final part of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk

Jozef Poniatowski (1763-1813). Polish leader
Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (1763-1813). Polish leaderl, minister of war and military hero, who became a marshal of France. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Goulu

The Madeleine
An atmospheric painting of L'eglise de la Madeleine, a Catholic church in Paris, designed over time by an array of architects including Pierre-Alexandre Vignon, Pierre Contant d'Ivry

Napoleon's tomb at St Helena Date: early 19th century

BONNAIRE DEGRADED
One of Napoleon's officers, Jean-Gerard Bonnaire is stripped of his Legion d'honneur in place Vendome, Paris, and condemned to prison where he dies two months later Date: 8 June 1816

A tabouret ; a dejeuner or work table ; a footstool ; and a drawing-room chair - in a classical/exotic style which reflects Napoleon's Egyptian expedition. Date: 1809

NAPOLEON'S HANDIWORK
Napoleon views his handiwork : Death comments : Yet more atrocities, more deaths, more ruins... Date: 1815

EGYPT/ARCHAEOLOGY/MUMMIE
Mummies discovered by Denon, an orientalist attached to Napoleon's Egyptian expedition Date: circa 1799

The Death of Scarpia (Monsier Berton), illustration of Act 4 of Tosca
XEE2561296 The Death of Scarpia (Monsier Berton), illustration of Act 4 of Tosca with Sarah Bernhardt as La Tosca, cover of Le monde Illustre, 1887 (litho) by Marie

Prussian soldiers capturing Napoleons coach after the Battle of Waterloo. The soldiers shot the driver and coachman, and the Major von Keller claimed the coach as booty

Double-page spread from Napoleons Book of Fate showing the trial of destiny. Date: 19th Century

INVASION OF BRITAIN The English expected that Napoleons army would cross the Channel in huge, flat- bottomed boats, oared like a galley but with sails as well Date: 1803

The three Napoleons (engraving)
2808416 The three Napoleons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three Napoleons)

Scene from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (chromolitho)
GIA2561295 Scene from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (chromolitho) by Morgari, Luigi (b.1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by)

Napoleons triumphal entry into Milan. Date: 1797

BATTLE OF MONTMIRAIL One of Napoleons last victories - he defeats Blucher at Montmirail Date: 11 February 1814

SPAIN GOYA WAR VULTURE
The Carnivorous Vulture: a satire on Napoleons arrival in Spain during the Peninsular War. Date: circa 1808

NAPOLEONS THRONE
Napoleons imperial throne Date: 1805

POLISH LEGION 1810
Men of the LEGION POLONAISE, Regiment de la Vistule, serving alongside the French in Napoleons war with Russia, hated by the Poles Date: 1810

FR. REV. / GRAPESHOT / 5 OCT
Napoleons Whiff of Grapeshot - defeat of the Sections Date: 5 October 1795

FRENCH DROMEDARY CAVALRY
Regiment des Dromadaires, during Napoleons Egyptian campaign Date: 1798

BUBONIC PLAGUE
Desgenettes, chief medical officer with Napoleons Egyptian expedition, inoculates himself with bubonic plague to prove it can be successfully treated Date: 1799

Ajaccio, Corsica, France, The Home of Napoleon - The Salon (Living Room). Date: circa 1910s

Ajaccio, Corsica, France, The Home of Napoleon - The Bedroom Date: circa 1910s

France. The Coup of 18 Brumaire (9th November 1799). The Napoleons troops dissolving the Council of Five Hundred. Painting

Denon at Sphinx
Attached to Napoleons Egyptian expedition, Denon is instructed to take measurements of antiquities; he measures the Sphinx

Measuring the Sphinx
Denon, archeologist attached to Napoleons Egypt expedition, measures the Sphinx, which is in much better condition than it is today

Andreas Hofer, 1767

St Helena Island, Longwood, Napoleons House

Hydrogen balloon for a military use, designed by Charles Coutelle. The hot-air balloons were used by Napoleons army in order to keep an eye on the enemy and manage the battle

Hydrogen hot-air balloon for military use made by Charles Coutelle. Hot-air balloons were used by Napoleons army to keep an eye on the enemy and lead the battle

Fire at Longwood
During Napoleons exile on Saint Helena, his home at Longwood catches fire

Brigadier Gerard by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, based on the character in The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard (1896). First produced at the Imperial Theatre on 3rd March 1906

Britannia between death and the doctors, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, [London]
Britannia between death and the doctor s, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, [London], 1804, a faint Britannia seated on bed with three doctors

Consular coachmanship!!, Holland, William, active 1782-1817, publisher, London, engraving 1803, Josephine standing in a carriage on the left which is drawn by four unruly horses

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"Napoleons: A Legacy of Triumphs and Defeats" From the decisive victories at Quatre Bras and Hamilton to the devastating Battle of Leipzig, Napoleon's military genius shaped the course of history during the Napoleonic Wars. The thundering hooves of his elite cavalry, the Chasseurs a Cheval, struck fear into the hearts of his enemies on countless battlefields. However, even Napoleon had his Waterloo. On that fateful 18th June 1815, he faced defeat at the hands of an allied coalition in what would be known as the Battle of Waterloo. This marked a turning point in his reign and ultimately led to his abdication. Yet, Napoleon's story does not end there. From leading sieges like that in Acre to captivating artists like Joseph Sulkowski with tales from distant lands, he left an indelible mark on culture and art. In Paris today, one can visit Invalides where Napoleon's tomb stands as a testament to both admiration and controversy. Cardinal Joseph Fesch played a pivotal role in securing this final resting place for one of history's most enigmatic figures. The Battle of Salehieh serves as another reminder of Napoleon's audacity and strategic brilliance during campaigns across continents. His relentless pursuit for victory defined him as a formidable leader. Even after death, intrigue followed him. As rumors swirled about his demise on St Helena Island, witnessing Napoleon's corpse leaving became an event shrouded in mystery. The events surrounding Napoleonic wars continue to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike. Whether it is analyzing battlefield tactics or delving into political maneuverings behind closed doors - this era remains etched in our collective memory as one filled with triumphs and defeats that forever changed Europe’s landscape.