Empire Style Collection

The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1500s. Bosch, Hieronymus (1450?1516). Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams
Portrait of First Lady Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, early 1800s. Digitally colored engraving

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507640 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507639 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507631 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507626 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Admiralty building, 1820
3507625 The Admiralty building, 1820; (add.info.: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St)

The Admiralty building, 1820
3507624 The Admiralty building, 1820; (add.info.: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507637 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507636 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507635 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507633 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507630 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

Toilet service and parcel-gilt objects, late 18th early 19th century
CH7554 Toilet service and parcel-gilt objects, late 18th early 19th century; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507638 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820
3507632 The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, 1820; (add.info.: The General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in front of the Winter Palace)

The Red Room, White House, (1904?). Creator: Unknown
The Red Room, White House, (1904?)

Portrait of Madame Récamier, née Julie Bernard (1777-1849), 1826. Creator: Grevedon, Pierre Louis Henri (1776-1860)
Portrait of Madame Recamier, nee Julie Bernard (1777-1849), 1826. Private Collection

Salon of Madame Récamier at the Abbaye-aux-Bois, 1826. Creator: Dejuinne, François-Louis (1786-1844)
Salon of Madame Recamier at the Abbaye-aux-Bois, 1826. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry

Metal ornaments, Germany, 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Metal ornaments, France and Germany, 19th century, (1898). Empire style fittings: Figs 1-23: Metal-Ornaments of furniture in the Kings Palace [New Palace

Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Fig 1: Panel of a Screen by Saint-Ange. Figs 2-5

Empress Marie Louise, Empress of France, second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1791-1847). Portrait of Austrian-born Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma

Empress Marie Louise, Empress of France, (1791-1847). Portrait of Austrian-born Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, who was the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

New Year celebrations in the Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Domes of the Trinity Cathedral (Troitsky sobor), Russian Orthodox church built between 1828 and 1835, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Ellis Cornelia Knight, 1793 (oil on canvas)
940210 Ellis Cornelia Knight, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Kauffman, Angelica (1741-1807); 96x80 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: This portrait was painted in Rome)

Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching)
5043062 Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 33x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Coloured caricature of man and woman)

Dress in printed linen, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1913 (colour litho)
745215 Dress in printed linen, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1913 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 22.9x13.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Border, France, Empire period, 1804 / 14. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, Empire period, 1804/14

Panel, France, Empire period, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Panel, France, Empire period, c. 1820

Cover, France, Empire period, 1808 / 14. Creator: Unknown
Cover, France, Empire period, 1808/14

Panel, France, Empire period, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Panel, France, Empire period, c. 1810

Panel, France, Empire period, 1810 / 13. Creator: Unknown
Panel, France, Empire period, 1810/13

Panel, Lyon, 1805 / 10. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Lyon, 1805/10

Border, France, 1805 / 10. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, 1805/10

Border, France, Empire period, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, Empire period, c. 1810

Panel, France, Empire period, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Panel, France, Empire period, c. 1800

Panel, Lyon, Empire period, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Lyon, Empire period, c. 1810

Chair Cover, France, 1800 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Chair Cover, France, 1800/25

Panel, France, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Panel, France, c. 1800

Londonderry Vase, Sevres, 1813. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Londonderry Vase, Sevres, 1813

Projet de decors des appartements de l Empereur et de l Imperatrice au Châ
Projet de decors des appartements de l Empereur et de l Imperatrice au Chateau de Versailles, ca 1807. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Study for the decoration of the throne at the Palais des Tuileries, 1806 (w / c on paper)
5932884 Study for the decoration of the throne at the Palais des Tuileries, 1806 (w/c on paper) by Percier, Charles (1764-1838); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright

Decoration project for the Grand Chamber of the Court of Cassation
5932882 Decoration project for the Grand Chamber of the Court of Cassation, 1809 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Fontaine, Pierre Francois Leonard (1762-1853)

Design of a desk, c. 1800 (w / c & ink on paper)
5932881 Design of a desk, c.1800 (w/c & ink on paper) by Percier, Charles (1764-1838); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Amelie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie, nee Pontois
2975658 Portrait of Amelie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie, nee Pontois, holding a hat filled with flowers (oil on canvas) by Romany

Pair of matching dresses worn by two sisters at the Duchess of Richmonds
4473170 Pair of matching dresses worn by two sisters at the Duchess of Richmonds Waterloo Ball in Brussels on the 15th June, 1815 (silk gauze) by English School

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The empire style, also known as the Neoclassical style, emerged in the 18th century and reached its peak during the early 19th century. This captivating aesthetic was influenced by ancient Greek and Roman art, characterized by grandeur, symmetry, and a celebration of classical motifs. One can witness the essence in masterpieces like "The Garden of Earthly Delights" from the 1500s. The painting's intricate details and mythical elements showcase an early inspiration for this influential movement. In portraits such as Louisa Adams' depiction by Ellis Cornelia Knight in 1793, we see how fashion embraced this trend. Louisa's elegant attire reflects the empire style with its high-waisted silhouette and flowing drapery that exudes gracefulness. Fashion played a significant role in defining this era. The hand-coloured etching titled "Fashionables of 1817" captures society's fascination with empire-inspired clothing. Women adorned themselves with delicate fabrics and accessories to emulate the timeless beauty associated with this period. Not limited to clothing alone, other forms of art also embraced this aesthetic. Silk-weaving from Germany showcased exquisite craftsmanship through intricate patterns that added opulence to any interior space. Metal ornaments from Germany further exemplified attention to detail prevalent during this time period. These ornate pieces served as decorative accents that elevated furniture or architectural elements within homes. Gobelins tapestry and lacework became synonymous with French elegance during the early 19th century. These luxurious textiles adorned palaces across France and Germany, adding a touch of regal splendor to any setting they graced. Empress Marie Louise herself embodied the epitome of imperial fashion as Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife. Her refined taste set trends throughout Europe while showcasing her status through extravagant garments befitting her position. Even beyond fashion and artistry lies architecture; New Year celebrations at Russia's Palace Square illustrate the grandeur of empire-style buildings.