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Napoleon Iii Collection (page 8)

"Napoleon III: A Glimpse into the Reign of an Ambitious Emperor" Step back in time to June 27, 1861

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperors at Stuttgard (engraving)

The Emperors at Stuttgard (engraving)
2785855 The Emperors at Stuttgard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperors at Stuttgard)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The three Napoleons (engraving)

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

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugene, at Paris, by the Emperor (engraving)

Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugene, at Paris, by the Emperor (engraving)
1588006 Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugene, at Paris, by the Emperor (engraving) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Le Boeuf (colour litho)

Le Boeuf (colour litho)
3646214 Le Boeuf (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Boeuf. French cartoon of 1870 depicting Marshal Leboeuf, Chief of Staff of the French Army)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Eagle in Love (litho)

The Eagle in Love (litho)
3646205 The Eagle in Love (litho) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eagle in Love)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Interior of the Guildhall - The Lord Mayor and Corporation presenting their address to

Interior of the Guildhall - The Lord Mayor and Corporation presenting their address to
661104 Interior of the Guildhall - The Lord Mayor and Corporation presenting their address to Emperor & Empress of the French, April 19 1855 (litho) by Shepherd

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Eugenie (photo)

Eugenie (photo)
611539 Eugenie (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenie); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Napoleon III (photo)

Napoleon III (photo)
611537 Napoleon III (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Napoleon III (photo)

Napoleon III (photo)
611536 Napoleon III (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Royal Cortege at the Inauguration of the Exposition Universelle in 1855

The Royal Cortege at the Inauguration of the Exposition Universelle in 1855
CHT221346 The Royal Cortege at the Inauguration of the Exposition Universelle in 1855 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Bismarck, Dentist to his Majesty Badinguet III, 1871 (litho)

Bismarck, Dentist to his Majesty Badinguet III, 1871 (litho)
498780 Bismarck, Dentist to his Majesty Badinguet III, 1871 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Presentation of Horses to the Emperor of the French from the Bey of Tunis (engraving)

Presentation of Horses to the Emperor of the French from the Bey of Tunis (engraving)
2772859 Presentation of Horses to the Emperor of the French from the Bey of Tunis (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Imperial at the Camp of Chalons (engraving)

The Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Imperial at the Camp of Chalons (engraving)
2773111 The Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Imperial at the Camp of Chalons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Interview between the Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Regent of Prussia at the Villa Stephanie

Interview between the Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Regent of Prussia at the Villa Stephanie, Baden (engraving)
2773031 Interview between the Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Regent of Prussia at the Villa Stephanie, Baden (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Meeting at Baden, the Emperor Napoleon walking on the Terrace of the Villa Stephanie (engraving)

The Meeting at Baden, the Emperor Napoleon walking on the Terrace of the Villa Stephanie (engraving)
2773030 The Meeting at Baden, the Emperor Napoleon walking on the Terrace of the Villa Stephanie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting at Baden)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Official Reception of the Austrian Ambassador by the Emperor of the French (engraving)

Official Reception of the Austrian Ambassador by the Emperor of the French (engraving)
2772799 Official Reception of the Austrian Ambassador by the Emperor of the French (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Prussian army commanders holding a council of war in Versailles, Franco-Prussian War

Prussian army commanders holding a council of war in Versailles, Franco-Prussian War, 6 December 1870 (engraving)
6001337 Prussian army commanders holding a council of war in Versailles, Franco-Prussian War, 6 December 1870 (engraving) by Heyden

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Allied sovereigns and military commanders of the Crimean War, 1854-1856 (colour litho)

Allied sovereigns and military commanders of the Crimean War, 1854-1856 (colour litho)
6032044 Allied sovereigns and military commanders of the Crimean War, 1854-1856 (colour litho) by Baxter, George (1804-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Czars Visit to France, Scenes at Compiegne (engraving)

The Czars Visit to France, Scenes at Compiegne (engraving)
1629106 The Czars Visit to France, Scenes at Compiegne (engraving) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czars Visit to France, Scenes at Compiegne)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: New Years Festivities and Juvenile Parties in France (engraving)

New Years Festivities and Juvenile Parties in France (engraving)
1618700 New Years Festivities and Juvenile Parties in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Festivities and Juvenile Parties in France)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The French Presidents Tour (engraving)

The French Presidents Tour (engraving)
1618490 The French Presidents Tour (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Presidents Tour)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Embarkation of the French President at Marseilles (engraving)

Embarkation of the French President at Marseilles (engraving)
1618477 Embarkation of the French President at Marseilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embarkation of the French President at Marseilles)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The French Presidents Departure from Paris for the South (engraving)

The French Presidents Departure from Paris for the South (engraving)
1618442 The French Presidents Departure from Paris for the South (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The French Presidents Visit to Strasburg, Departure from the Railway Terminus, at Paris (engraving)

The French Presidents Visit to Strasburg, Departure from the Railway Terminus, at Paris (engraving)
1618271 The French Presidents Visit to Strasburg, Departure from the Railway Terminus, at Paris (engraving) by English School

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Ornamental Library Bellows (engraving)

Ornamental Library Bellows (engraving)
1618875 Ornamental Library Bellows (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental Library Bellows)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Fetes at Cherbourg, the Emperor Napoleon IIIs State Gondola lighted from the 'Diadem'by

The Fetes at Cherbourg, the Emperor Napoleon IIIs State Gondola lighted from the "Diadem"by the Honourable
1619249 The Fetes at Cherbourg, the Emperor Napoleon IIIs State Gondola lighted from the " Diadem" by the Honourable Major Fitzmaurices Life-Light (engraving) by English School

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The wedding of Napoleon III and Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman

The wedding of Napoleon III and Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman
LRI4675768 The wedding of Napoleon III and Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman, on 30/01/1853 at the Cathedral of Our Lady (engraving, 19th century) by Anonymous; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Worked by the Dead! or, Napoleons Albatross (colour litho)

Worked by the Dead! or, Napoleons Albatross (colour litho)
3648171 Worked by the Dead! or, Napoleons Albatross (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worked by the Dead)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Autographs of famous people: statesmen, princes, generals, etc (engraving)

Autographs of famous people: statesmen, princes, generals, etc (engraving)
5216890 Autographs of famous people: statesmen, princes, generals, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autographs of famous people: statesmen, princes)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Portrait of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (engraving)

Portrait of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (engraving)
819333 Portrait of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, first President of the French Republic)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Dancing the quadrille at a French imperial court ball (engraving)

Dancing the quadrille at a French imperial court ball (engraving)
3627369 Dancing the quadrille at a French imperial court ball (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing the quadrille at a French imperial court ball)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperor Napoleon reviewing a Squadron of the Cent-Gardes at the Palace of Industry

The Emperor Napoleon reviewing a Squadron of the Cent-Gardes at the Palace of Industry, Paris (engraving)
2772260 The Emperor Napoleon reviewing a Squadron of the Cent-Gardes at the Palace of Industry, Paris (engraving) by English School

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperor Napoleon receiving the Report of the Votes on the Plebiscite (engraving)

The Emperor Napoleon receiving the Report of the Votes on the Plebiscite (engraving)
2772230 The Emperor Napoleon receiving the Report of the Votes on the Plebiscite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Reception of the Persian Ambassador at the Tuileries (engraving)

The Reception of the Persian Ambassador at the Tuileries (engraving)
2772604 The Reception of the Persian Ambassador at the Tuileries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Imperial Table at the Banquet given by the City of Paris on the Occasion of the Baptism of

The Imperial Table at the Banquet given by the City of Paris on the Occasion of the Baptism of the Imperial Prince
2772271 The Imperial Table at the Banquet given by the City of Paris on the Occasion of the Baptism of the Imperial Prince (engraving) by English School

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Imperial Guard in the Courtyard of the Tuileries (engraving)

Imperial Guard in the Courtyard of the Tuileries (engraving)
2773358 Imperial Guard in the Courtyard of the Tuileries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Guard in the Courtyard of the Tuileries)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Visit of the Emperor of the French to the Casbah or Citadel of Algiers (engraving)

The Visit of the Emperor of the French to the Casbah or Citadel of Algiers (engraving)
2773267 The Visit of the Emperor of the French to the Casbah or Citadel of Algiers (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperor and Empress of the French at Chambery (engraving)

The Emperor and Empress of the French at Chambery (engraving)
2773134 The Emperor and Empress of the French at Chambery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor and Empress of the French at Chambery)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Journey of the Emperor and Empress of the French (engraving)

The Journey of the Emperor and Empress of the French (engraving)
2773118 The Journey of the Emperor and Empress of the French (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Journey of the Emperor and Empress of the French)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger, formerly the mistress of Napoleon III (engraving)

Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger, formerly the mistress of Napoleon III (engraving)
736101 Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger, formerly the mistress of Napoleon III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Napoleon III, Emperor of the French (engraving)

Napoleon III, Emperor of the French (engraving)
736500 Napoleon III, Emperor of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III, Emperor of the French)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperor Napoleon and General Changarnier reconnoitring near Metz (engraving)

The Emperor Napoleon and General Changarnier reconnoitring near Metz (engraving)
2773824 The Emperor Napoleon and General Changarnier reconnoitring near Metz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Reception by Napoleon III, in the Throne-Room of the Tuileries, on New Years Day (engraving)

Reception by Napoleon III, in the Throne-Room of the Tuileries, on New Years Day (engraving)
2772047 Reception by Napoleon III, in the Throne-Room of the Tuileries, on New Years Day (engraving) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception by Napoleon III)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen (engraving)

The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen (engraving)
2771621 The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen (engraving) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor and Empress passing through Caen)

Background imageNapoleon Iii Collection: Napoleon the Third at Cherbourg (engraving)

Napoleon the Third at Cherbourg (engraving)
2771611 Napoleon the Third at Cherbourg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon the Third at Cherbourg)



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"Napoleon III: A Glimpse into the Reign of an Ambitious Emperor" Step back in time to June 27, 1861, as Napoleon III graciously receives the esteemed Ambassadors of Siam at the magnificent Palace of Fontainebleau. Captured by artist Jean-Leon Gerome, this historic moment showcases the emperor's diplomatic prowess and his desire to establish strong international relations. Meanwhile, Empress Eugenie radiates elegance and grace in a captivating portrait surrounded by her ladies-in-waiting. Painted by Arthur Leonard Cox around 1920, this depiction immortalizes the empress's beauty and influence during her reign alongside Napoleon III. However, not all was rosy for Napoleon III's empire. As depicted in a satirical cartoon from Le Sans Culotte in 1879 titled "Poor Taxpayer. . . Thank the Empire, " criticism arose regarding the exorbitant costs incurred during the wars of his Second Empire (1852-70). Amidst these challenges, Parisians found solace and entertainment at various venues across their beloved city. The Longchamps Race Course became a hub for fashion enthusiasts who donned tunic dresses or crinoline gowns while witnessing thrilling horse races. In another corner of Paris stood the newly renovated foyer at Theatre Francais adorned with marble statues including one depicting Voltaire himself. Art lovers flocked to exhibitions such as that held at Paris Salon in 1865 where they marveled at Edouard Manet's controversial masterpiece "Olympia. " Meanwhile, children reveled in joyous moments amidst nature within Tuileries Gardens as captured through lithographs dating back to both 1859 and 1898. The tumultuous times surrounding they were further exemplified during wartime when citizens sought refuge on Paris Ramparts amid conflict in 1870. Yet life continued its course with vibrant horse racing events taking place at the picturesque Bois de Boulogne, attracting spectators adorned in fashionable attire.