1808 73 Collection

Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73 (engraving)
534079 Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73 (engraving); (add.info.: Emperor of the French 1852-70. Portrait engraving from cover of sheet music published at the time of his visit to London with)

Cartoon of Napoleon III, Vanity Fair
BCC10079 Cartoon of Napoleon III, Vanity Fair; Private Collection.

Poor Taxpayer!... Thank the Empire, cartoon criticising the cost of the wars of the Second Empire (1852-70)
CHT224186 Poor Taxpayer!....Thank the Empire, cartoon criticising the cost of the wars of the Second Empire (1852-70), from Le Sans Culotte, 1879 (colour litho) by Le Petit

Building of Rue Imperiale at Marseilles, 1863 (b / w photo)
CHT242854 Building of Rue Imperiale at Marseilles, 1863 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Worked by the Dead, or Napoleons Albatross, from Tomahawk
CHT157331 Worked by the Dead, or Napoleons Albatross, from Tomahawk, published November 1867 (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90)

Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b / w photo)
CHT163869 Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee Pierre-Gaudin, Puteaux, France; (add.info)

Portrait of Napoleon III (1808-73) as a young man, 1839 (litho)
XJF331759 Portrait of Napoleon III (1808-73) as a young man, 1839 (litho) by Orsay, Alfred d (1801-52); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Hail Happy Union, the State visit to the Royal Italian Opera by Queen Victoria
BAL78076 " Hail Happy Union", the State visit to the Royal Italian Opera by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Emperor and the Empress of France, 1855 (coloured engraving) by Alophe

View of the pond of the Court at Fontainebleau, engraved by Charles Maurand (engraving)
XIR253264 View of the pond of the Court at Fontainebleau, engraved by Charles Maurand (engraving) (b/w photo) by Janet, Ange-Louis (Janet-Lange) (1815-72); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Imperial Family on Horseback (coloured engraving)
XIR192398 The Imperial Family on Horseback (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Battle of Solferino, 24th June 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR191343 Battle of Solferino, 24th June 1859 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 43x65.5 cm; Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

The Emperor and the Empress Receiving the Homage of the French Troops from the Balcony
XIR190260 The Emperor and the Empress Receiving the Homage of the French Troops from the Balcony of the Tuileries on the Occasion of their Marriage

Triumph of the Republic, 1875 (colour litho)
XIR169527 Triumph of the Republic, 1875 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Cartoon about the plebiscite of 8th May 1870, from the Journal Le Charivari
XIR164791 Cartoon about the plebiscite of 8th May 1870, from the Journal Le Charivari (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Illustrated lyric sheet for Le Suffrage Universel, Louis-Napoleon proclame president
XIR161371 Illustrated lyric sheet for Le Suffrage Universel, Louis-Napoleon proclame president de la Republique francaise, 1848 (colour woodcut) by French School

Illustrated lyric sheet for Serment a la Republique, c
XIR161370 Illustrated lyric sheet for Serment a la Republique, c.1848-52 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Defense de deposer des immondices le long de ce mur, caricature of Second
XIR161366 Defense de deposer des immondices le long de ce mur, caricature of Second Empire politicians, from La Charge, 4th September 1870 (coloured engraving) by Le Petit

Entrance of the French Expeditionary Corps into Mexico City, 10th June 1863, 1869
XIR160083 Entrance of the French Expeditionary Corps into Mexico City, 10th June 1863, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75); 215x375 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Allegory of the Commune, 1871 (coloured engraving)
XIR213947 Allegory of the Commune, 1871 (coloured engraving) by Corseaux, J. (fl.1871); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Female figure representing the Paris Commune)

Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73. Emperor of the French 1852-70. Portrait engraving from cover of sheet music published at the time of his visit to London with Empress Eugenie

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"Poor Taxpayer! The Burden of Empire" In this captivating collection of historical artifacts, we delve into the tumultuous era of the Second Empire (1852-70) and its impact on the common man. Our journey begins with a satirical cartoon from Le Sans Culotte, published in 1879. Aptly titled "Thank the Empire, " it mercilessly criticizes the exorbitant cost of wars during this period. Moving forward, we encounter a striking black and white photograph capturing the construction of Rue Imperiale at Marseilles in 1863. This image serves as a testament to Napoleon III's ambitious urban development projects that aimed to transform France's landscape. Next, we explore an intriguing piece called "Worked by the Dead" or "Napoleon's Albatross. " Published in Tomahawk magazine, it sheds light on the exploitation faced by workers under Napoleon III's rule. Our attention then turns to a valuable resource for laborers -the Workers Handbook from 1856. With its practical advice and insights, this print offers glimpses into working-class life during these transformative years. A lithograph portrait takes center stage next, revealing Napoleon III as a young man in 1839. This depiction showcases his youthful vigor and ambition before ascending to power. Shifting gears towards international relations, we witness Queen Victoria's state visit to the Royal Italian Opera through an artwork named "Hail Happy Union. " It symbolizes diplomatic ties between nations amidst political upheaval. The enchanting view of Fontainebleau Court's pond engraved by Charles Maurand transports us back to serene moments amid imperial grandeur. Its intricate details capture nature intertwined with opulence. We then encounter an awe-inspiring colored engraving titled "The Imperial Family on Horseback. " Herein lies an intimate glimpse into their lives beyond politics – united through equestrian pursuits that bring joy amidst responsibilities.