Bovinet Collection

Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer

Bombardment of Madrid, 4 December 1808, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet
Bombardment of Madrid, 4 December 1808, (c1850). Napoleons army captured the city and restored the emperors brother, Joseph Bonaparte, to the Spanish throne

Battle of Dresden, 26 August 1813, (c1850). Artists: Francois-Louis Couche, Edme Bovinet
Battle of Dresden, 26 August 1813, (c1850). The battle took place around the city of Dresden (modern-day Germany). French forces under Napoleon scored a great victory against the Allied army led by

Battle near Lutzen, 2 May 1813, (c1850). Artists: Francois-Louis Couche, Edme Bovinet
Battle near Lutzen, 2 May 1813, (c1850). With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy

Battle of Abensberg, 20 April 1809, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet
Battle of Abensberg, 20 April 1809, (c1850). Battle between a Franco-German force under Emperor Napoleon I of France, and a reinforced Austrian corps led by Feldmarschall-Leutnant Archduke Louis of

Entry of the French into Moscow, 14 September 1812, (c1850). After the bloody but indecisive Battle of Moscow the Russians retreated

The Battle of Eylau, 9 February 1807, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Eylau, 9 February 1807, (c1850). The Battle of Eylau was one of the major engagements of the War of the Third Coalition

Entry of the French into Berlin, 27 October 1806, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet
Entry of the French into Berlin, 27 October 1806, (c1850). Napoleon entered the Prussian capital after his armies decisively defeated the Prussians at the Battle of Jena on 14 October 1806

Battle near Jena, 14 October 1806, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet
Battle near Jena, 14 October 1806, (c1850). The battle of Jena in Germany began with the chance evening meeting of Marshal Lannes corps with a Prussian force of 35

Battle near Hohenlinden, 3 December 1800, c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet
Battle near Hohenlinden, 3 December 1800, c1850). As Frances General Jean Moreau was advancing towards Munich with 100, 000 troops, Archduke John of Austria was hoping to use his 130

Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, known as Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (c1850). The Battle of Waterloo was fought near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands

Great Asian Archipelago: French explorers with natives on the Island of Ombai Artist
Great Asian Archipelago: French explorers with natives on the Island of Ombai, 1822-1824. From Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20) by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet

The Imperial Guard Manoeuvring in the Presence of the Two Emperors at Tilsit, 28 June 1807. On 25 June 1807, Napoleon and Alexander I of Russia met on a raft in the middle of the river Neman in

The Battle of Heliopolis, 29 Ventose, Year 8 (20 March 1800). Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Heliopolis, 29 Ventose, Year 8 (20 March 1800). The French under Jean Baptiste Kleber defeated a Mamluk army sent by the British to try to force the French out of Egypt

The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Lutzen, 2nd May 1813. With a Prusso-Russian army of some 100, 000 men moving on a small French force at Leipzig, Napoleon Bonaparte decided to intercept the enemy

The entry of the French into Moscow, 14th September 1812. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The entry of the French into Moscow, 14th September 1812. After the bloody but indecisive Battle of Moscow the Russians retreated

The bombardment of Madrid, Spain, 4th December 1808. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The bombardment of Madrid, Spain, 4th December 1808. Napoleons army captured the city and restored the emperors brother, Joseph Bonaparte, to the Spanish throne

The Battle of Eylau, Germany, 9th February 1807. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Eylau, Germany, 9th February 1807. The Battle of Eylau was one of the major engagements of the War of the Third Coalition

The Battle of Jena, Germany, 14th October 1806. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Jena, Germany, 14th October 1806. The battle of Jena in Germany began with the chance evening meeting of Marshal Lannes corps with a Prussian force of 35

Jeanne Becu Comtess du Barry
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY (1746-1793) Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV : guillotined in the course of the Revolution Date: circa 1770

NAPOLEON: MOSCOW, 1812. Napoleon and the French army entering Moscow, Russia on 14 September 1812. Engraving by Edme Bovinet, from an aquatint by Louis Francois Couche

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"Edme Bovinet: Capturing the Epic Moments of History" Step into the world of renowned artist Edme Bovinet as he immortalizes some of history's most significant events. From Napoleon's journey to St Helena aboard the Northumberland, to the bombardment of Madrid in 1808, Bovinet's brushstrokes bring these moments to life. In his masterpiece depicting the Battle of Dresden in 1813, we witness the chaos and valor on the battlefield through Bovinet's skilled hand. The same can be said for his portrayal of the Battle near Lutzen and Abensberg, where every stroke tells a story of bravery and sacrifice. It also captures pivotal moments during Napoleon's campaigns - from Moscow to Berlin - showcasing both triumphs and defeats. His depiction of The Battle of Eylau transports us back to that fateful day in 1807 when soldiers fought amidst freezing temperatures and swirling snow. But it is not just war that captivates Bovinet; he also explores new frontiers with his artwork. In "Great Asian Archipelago, " we see French explorers interacting with natives on Ombai Island, highlighting their curiosity about distant lands. Through each painting, Edme Bovinet invites us to delve into history itself – its triumphs and tragedies, conquests and discoveries. His art serves as a window into a bygone era while reminding us that these stories continue to shape our present.