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Eugenie De Montijo Collection

"Eugenie de Montijo: The Last Empress of France" Step into the captivating world of Eugenie de Montijo

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Portrait of the Prince Imperial, 1870 (engraving)

Portrait of the Prince Imperial, 1870 (engraving)
1575721 Portrait of the Prince Imperial, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Prince Imperial, Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte (1856 - 1879)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. The inauguration of the portion of the chemin de fer, opening up direct railway communication between Paris and Madrid

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor

Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French, 1858. Their Imperial Majesties the Emperor

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scott's study at Abbotsford, 1860. Creator: Unknown

The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scott's study at Abbotsford, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scott's study at Abbotsford, 1860. Whilst the Empress was in Scotland she visited Abbotsford

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Smyth

Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, and the Imperial Infant, 1856. Empress Eugenie with her son Prince Louis Napoleon. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Baptism of the Imperial Prince in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Baptism of the Imperial Prince in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Baptism of the Imperial Prince in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, 1856. The christening of Prince Louis Napoleon. To the right of the Emperor the Imperial Prince was held in the arms of

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Ondoiement of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Ondoiement of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Ondoiement (Half-Baptism) of the Infant Prince, in the Chapel of the Tuileries, 1856. the Aumonier of the Emperor in the act of sprinkling the water on the Imperial infant

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Visit of the Dames de la Halle to the Imperial Prince, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Visit of the Dames de la Halle to the Imperial Prince, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Dames de la Halle to the Imperial Prince, 1856. The market-women of Paris, better known by their local and historical designation of "Dames de la Halle

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Visit of the Grand Dignitaries of State to the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Visit of the Grand Dignitaries of State to the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Grand Dignitaries of State to the Imperial Infant, [Paris], 1856....the Emperor received the felicitations of the Senate, Legislative Corps, Council of State

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, 1856. Creator: W Thomas

Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, 1856. Portrait of Empress Eugenie on the occasion of the birth of her son Louis-Napoleon, Prince Imperial

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Night fete at Tuileries, June 10, 1867, on the occasion of the visit of foreign sovereigns to

Night fete at Tuileries, June 10, 1867, on the occasion of the visit of foreign sovereigns to the Universal Exhibition, current 1st arrondissement, between 1862 and 1872

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Panorama of the Century, 1889. Creators: Henri Gervex, Alfred Stevens

The Panorama of the Century, 1889. Creators: Henri Gervex, Alfred Stevens
The Panorama of the Century, 1889. Detail. In the Tuileries garden, important characters of the Second Empire are represented, around the imperial family

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Biaritz, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Biaritz, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Biaritz, 1854. Biaritz is described in Murray's Handbook as a little secluded watering-place..."It consists of a group of white-washed lodging- houses, cafes, inns, traiteurs, cottages, &c

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Inauguration of the Cascades, in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, by the Emperor and Empress of

Inauguration of the Cascades, in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, by the Emperor and Empress of... 1854 Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Cascades, in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, by the Emperor and Empress of the French, 1854. The Inauguration consisted in the opening by the Emperor [Napoleon III] of the mouth of

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Emperor, the Empress and the Imperial Prince visiting an orphanage in Fontainebleau, c1867

The Emperor, the Empress and the Imperial Prince visiting an orphanage in Fontainebleau, c1867

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Visit of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie to the levelling site of Chaillot Hill, 1867

Visit of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie to the levelling site of Chaillot Hill, 1867. Creator: Louis Moullin
Visit of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie to the levelling site of Chaillot Hill, 1867

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Empress Eugenie on Horseback, 1853-1876. Creator: Carl Fredrik Kioerboe

Empress Eugenie on Horseback, 1853-1876. Creator: Carl Fredrik Kioerboe
Empress Eugenie on Horseback, 1853-1876

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Eugenie de Montijo, 1887 (engraving)

Eugenie de Montijo, 1887 (engraving)
693682 Eugenie de Montijo, 1887 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Last Empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)

The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)
5207765 The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Marriage of Eugenie and Napoleon III (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1853/55. Creator: Unknown

Marriage of Eugenie and Napoleon III (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1853/55. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Eugenie and Napoleon III (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1853/55

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Empress Eugenia, 1860-69. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi

Empress Eugenia, 1860-69. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Empress Eugenia, 1860-69. Albumen print

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Eugenie Marie de Montijo de Guzman and Napoleon III, 1860-69. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi

Eugenie Marie de Montijo de Guzman and Napoleon III, 1860-69. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Eugenie Marie de Montijo de Guzman and Napoleon III, 1860-69. Albumen print

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Untitled [Napoleon III and family], 1860-69. Creator: Unknown

Untitled [Napoleon III and family], 1860-69. Creator: Unknown
Untitled [Napoleon III and family], 1860-69. [Portrait of Napoleon III Emperor of the French, his wife Empress Eugenie, and son Prince Louis-Napoleon]. Albumen print

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Portrait of Euge´nie de Montijo (1826-1920) and Son, Circa 1860s. Creator: E. & H. T. Anthony

Portrait of Euge´nie de Montijo (1826-1920) and Son, Circa 1860s. Creator: E. & H. T. Anthony
Portrait of Euge´nie de Montijo (1826-1920) and Son, Circa 1860s

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother (colour litho)

Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother (colour litho)
3648329 Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suspense! or, Empress - Wife - Mother)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress of the French, the Prince Imperial, and the Princesses Clotilde and Mathilde

The Empress of the French, the Prince Imperial, and the Princesses Clotilde and Mathilde... (engraving)
2771943 The Empress of the French, the Prince Imperial, and the Princesses Clotilde and Mathilde... (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scotts Study at Abbotsford (engraving)

The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scotts Study at Abbotsford (engraving)
1612559 The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scotts Study at Abbotsford (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Imperial Visit, the State Box at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving)

The Imperial Visit, the State Box at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving)
1602347 The Imperial Visit, the State Box at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Visit)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Ball of the Legislative Body to the Emperor and the Empress of the French (engraving)

Ball of the Legislative Body to the Emperor and the Empress of the French (engraving)
1601673 Ball of the Legislative Body to the Emperor and the Empress of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume (engraving)

The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume (engraving)
1601621 The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)

The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
2785498 The Reception of the Queen by the Empress in the Vestibule of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Chief Members of the Royal Families of England and France (engraving)

The Chief Members of the Royal Families of England and France (engraving)
2785495 The Chief Members of the Royal Families of England and France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Napoleon and Eugenie (engraving)

Napoleon and Eugenie (engraving)
1602158 Napoleon and Eugenie (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and Eugenie. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 April 1855)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Reception of the Emperor and Empress of the French, at the Grand Entrance

Reception of the Emperor and Empress of the French, at the Grand Entrance, Windsor Castle (engraving)
1602160 Reception of the Emperor and Empress of the French, at the Grand Entrance, Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Countess de Teba (Empress of the French) (engraving)

The Countess de Teba (Empress of the French) (engraving)
1601591 The Countess de Teba (Empress of the French) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Countess de Teba (Empress of the French)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress of the French, Morning Costume (engraving)

The Empress of the French, Morning Costume (engraving)
1601565 The Empress of the French, Morning Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress of the French, Morning Costume)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French to Boulogne, Grand Ball in the Theatre (engraving)

Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French to Boulogne, Grand Ball in the Theatre (engraving)
1097336 Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French to Boulogne, Grand Ball in the Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871 (engraving)

At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871 (engraving)
1104998 At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Grand Mass in the Chapel of the Tuileries (engraving)

Grand Mass in the Chapel of the Tuileries (engraving)
1103962 Grand Mass in the Chapel of the Tuileries (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Mass in the Chapel of the Tuileries)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress Eugenies New Abyssinian Page (engraving)

The Empress Eugenies New Abyssinian Page (engraving)
1103840 The Empress Eugenies New Abyssinian Page (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress Eugenies New Abyssinian Page)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress Eugenie at St Helena (engraving)

The Empress Eugenie at St Helena (engraving)
1106809 The Empress Eugenie at St Helena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress Eugenie at St Helena)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence (engraving)

The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence (engraving)
1052669 The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exiles at Chislehurst, a Reminiscence)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: Empress Eugenie, 1857 (oil on canvas)

Empress Eugenie, 1857 (oil on canvas)
1128133 Empress Eugenie, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Boutibonne, Charles Edouard (1816-97); 381x264 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume (engraving)

The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume (engraving)
1601570 The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress of the French, in her Bridal Costume)

Background imageEugenie De Montijo Collection: The Marriage Ceremony in Notre Dame (engraving)

The Marriage Ceremony in Notre Dame (engraving)
1601564 The Marriage Ceremony in Notre Dame (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage Ceremony in Notre Dame)



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"Eugenie de Montijo: The Last Empress of France" Step into the captivating world of Eugenie de Montijo, as depicted in these enchanting engravings and lithographs from the 19th century. Born in 1826, Eugenie Marie de Montijo de Guzman would go on to become one of the most influential figures during the French Second Empire. In this exquisite engraving from 1887, we catch a glimpse of Eugenie's regal beauty and elegance. Her marriage to Napoleon III is immortalized in a stunning furnishing fabric from France dating back to the mid-1850s. Unknown creators skillfully captured their union, forever preserving their love story. Renowned photographer Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi masterfully captures Empress Eugenia's grace and poise in his portraits taken between 1860-69. These photographs offer an intimate look into her life as she poses with her son and family members, showcasing her role as both empress and mother. The lithograph "Suspense. Or, Empress - Wife - Mother" evokes intrigue surrounding Eugenie's multifaceted identity. She was not only an empress but also a devoted wife and caring mother to her children – a testament to her strength and resilience. Eugenie's influence extended beyond France; she even found herself immersed in Sir Walter Scott's study at Abbotsford, as depicted in another enchanting engraving. This image encapsulates how far-reaching her impact was during this era. As we explore these historical artworks capturing different facets of Eugenie de Montijo's life, we are transported back to a time when royalty reigned supreme. Through these images, we can appreciate the lasting legacy left by this remarkable woman who played such a significant role during one of history’s most fascinating periods – The French Second Empire.