General Bonaparte Collection (page 3)

Napoleon in prison at Nice, France, 1794. Artist: J Outrim
Napoleon in prison at Nice, France, 1794. Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Napoleon Bonaparte inspecting a mummy at the pyramids, 1801 (1900). Napoleon led the French invasion of Egypt in 1801

Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother Joseph, 25th July 1798. Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte I
Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother in Paris, 7 Thermidor (25th July 1798). Letter written from Cairo when in command of the French expedition to Egypt

Napoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858. Artist: Dorian
Napoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858. The Emperor Napoleon (1769-1821) with Marshal Lannes (1769-1809) after the latter suffered a mortal wound at the Battle of Aspern-Essling in

Transport with Napoleons body, 1841. Artist: Theodore Gudin
Transport with Napoleons body, 1841. Transport with Napoleons body on the way from the Saint Helena island back to France in 1840. Gudin, Theodore (1802-1880)

Marshal Massena at the Battle of Wagram, Austria, 5th-6th July 1809, (1904). At the Battle of Wagram, near Vienna, Napoleons French forces defeated Archduke Charles Austrian army

The King of Siam at the tomb of Napoleon I, Paris, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
The King of Siam at the tomb of Napoleon I, Paris, 1897. King Chulalongkorn visiting Les Invalides. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th September 1897

Napoleon Crossing the Alps, detail, c1800. Artist: Jacques Louis David
Napoleon Crossing the Alps, detail, c1800

Napoleon Negotiating a loan with Gabriel Julien Ouvrard, 1815, 19th century

Napoleon at Arcola Bridge, 15 November 1796. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) holding the French flag and personally leading an assault across Arcola Bridge in a three-day battle against the Austrians

Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December, 1805, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December, 1805, (c1835). Regarded as Napoleon Bonapartes greatest victory, Austerlitz was a sublime trap that destroyed the armies of his enemies Russia and Austria

Battle of the Pyramids, 21 June, 1798, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of the Pyramids, 21 June, 1798, (c1835). Trudging towards Cairo, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and 25, 000 men faced two forces of Mamelukes under Murad

Battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794. An important battle in deciding the fate of the infant French republic, Fleurus in Belgium is also noted for being one of the first battles to include aerial

Painting of Napoleon at the battle of Jena, 19th century
Painting of Napoleon at the battle of Jena on the 14th October 1806, in the Gallery of Battles at Versailles, 19th century

Painting of Napoleon Buonaparte and Empress Josephine, 18th century. Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Painting of Napoleon Buonaparte crowning Josephine empress, 18th century

Napoleon and King George III as Gulliver and the King of Brobdingnag, July 1803. Artist: James Gillray
Napoleon and King George III as Gulliver and the King of Brobdingnag, July 1803. James Gillray cartoon representing George III and Napoleon Bonaparte as characters from Gullivers Travels

Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul, 1803-1804. Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul, 1803-1804. Bonaparte (1769-1821) became Napoleon I, Emperor of France in 1804. From the Chateau de la Malmaison, France

Napoleon's Tomb, St. Helena, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Napoleon's Tomb, St. Helena, 1858. View of...the spot where his ashes reposed previously to their removal, in 1840, during the reign of Louis Philippe, to Paris

Hidden silhouette of Napoleon visiting his tomb; vase of flowers, 1821-1900. 1821-1900. Creator: Anon
Hidden silhouette of Napoleon visiting his tomb; vase of flowers, 1821-1900

Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808. 1808. Creator: Anon
Explanation of the Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808

The Tomb of Napoleon, 1821-1900. 1821-1900. Creator: Anon
The Tomb of Napoleon, 1821-1900

The shade of Napoleon visiting his tomb, ca. 1831. ca. 1831. Creator: Anon
The shade of Napoleon visiting his tomb, ca. 1831

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

Magical Print: the devil with a hidden silhouette of Napoleon, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Magical Print: the devil with a hidden silhouette of Napoleon, 19th century

Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814

Le Retour de L Ile d Elbe (The Return from the Isle of Elba) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1830. Napoleon is welcomed by adoring troops on his return from exile

Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo, About 1810. Creator: Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson
Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo, About 1810

Napoleon Entering Cairo, c. 1900. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Napoleon Entering Cairo, c. 1900

Napoleon Toby Mug, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Halpin
Napoleon Toby Mug, c. 1939

Napoleon I, 1807 Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
Napoleon I, 1807

Napoleon's tomb with a hidden silhouette, 1838-93. Creator: Francois-Charles Oberthür
Napoleon's tomb with a hidden silhouette, 1838-93. Night clos'd around Napoleon's final Home, A shadowy form stood by the moonlight Tomb

Imperial Jump-rope (Le Sauteur imperial, grand faiseur de tour), July 1815

Three printed coloured maps: Fairburns New Chart Exhibiting the Route of General
3062961 Three printed coloured maps: Fairburns New Chart Exhibiting the Route of General Bonaparte in the Mediterranean Sea, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

The Flight of Napoleon, Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving)
PLT233604 The Flight of Napoleon, Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving) by Rugendas, Johann Lorenz (1775-1826); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; French, out of copyright

General Bonaparte (engraving)
665637 General Bonaparte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Bonaparte. Illustration from La France by Mme de Witt (Hachette, 1895)

The Battle of Wagram 1809, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Wagram 1809, 1938. Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Austrians at Wagram, forcing them to sue for peace four days later and bringing an end to the War of the Fifth Coalition

Napoleon as General of the Italian Army, 1798. Creator: Pierre Michel Alix
Napoleon as General of the Italian Army, 1798

The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, 1812. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, 1812. Commissioned by Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton in 1811 and completed in 1812

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broad-Bottom Leviathan trying Billys Old Boat, and the Little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, October 1, 1807

The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy. -vide-Morning Chronicle April
The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy.-vide-Morning Chronicle April 28th, May 2, 1806

The Bone of Contention or the English Bull Dog and the Corsican Monkey, June 14, 1803

Napoleon, Emperor of the French, 1811. Creators: Henri Castel
Napoleon, Emperor of the French, 1811

Monument to Admiral Maitland, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Admiral Maitland, 1845. Sculpture...in alto relievo, by Mr. T. Campbell, of Great Marlborough-street, London, of British naval officer, Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland

The Royal Allied Oak and Self-Created Mushroom Kings, May 29, 1815

Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822

Military Festival at Boulogne with Napoleon Distributing Stars of the Legion of Honor, 19th century

From Top to Bottom, or Cause and Effect (Du haut en bas... ou les causes et les effet
From Top to Bottom, or Cause and Effect (Du haut en bas...ou les causes et les effets), April 1814

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"General Bonaparte: A Legacy of Triumphs and Defeats" Step into the world of General Bonaparte, a man whose name echoes through history. From his rise as a military genius to his ultimate downfall, Napoleon Bonaparte left an indelible mark on the world. In 1769, in Corsica, this extraordinary figure was born. Little did anyone know that he would become one of the most influential leaders in European history. As we examine maps of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, we can almost feel the tension and hear the clash of swords on that fateful day. James Sant's artwork from c1894-95 captures Napoleon's essence perfectly. The determination etched on his face speaks volumes about his ambition and strategic brilliance, and is no wonder that even today, historians study his tactics with awe. But every great leader has their moments of vulnerability. In 1808, during what became known as "The Corsican Spider in His Web, " we catch a glimpse into Napoleon's web-like control over Europe at its height. Yet it also serves as a reminder that power can be fleeting. As fate would have it, exile awaited him after defeat at Waterloo. Boarding the Northumberland for St Helena must have been bittersweet for him - leaving behind a legacy tarnished by loss but still revered by many. Longwood House stands as a testament to those final years spent in isolation on St Helena - Napoleons Residence at St Helena paints a picture of solitude and reflection amidst lush surroundings. Bonaparte Checking The French Retreat at Marengo showcases another side to this complex character - ever vigilant and determined even when faced with adversity. Napoleon I himself comes alive through photographs taken throughout different periods of his life; each image tells its own story - from youthful vigor to weariness brought upon by battles fought and won or lost.