Monday, July 9, 2012

Treasures of Napoléon

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 a sketch of the Berline Napoleon used at Waterloo












The Fisher Body Craftsmans Guild
One Twelfth Scale Napoleonic Coach









Napoleon’s Ceremonial Sword, made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais in 1809, was worn by the emperor only during official occasions. It was captured from Napoleon’s traveling coach after the Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon Bonaparte was in reality a very small man, and this replica of his sword by Denix, which is accurately sized, illustrates this fact.Napoleon\'s Sword. Manufactured by Martins Biennais, 1809
88 cm. / 35''
1020 gr. / 2.25 lb

 

Cast of the death mask of Napoleon.
Plaster.
12 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 6".
Library Company of Philadelphia. Bequest of Anne Hampton Brewster, 1892






Below from: Missouri History Museum
The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. PICTURED: Napoleon's signet ring containing 10.5 carats of diamonds, c. 1809.



aption: The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. PICTURED: Napoleon's signet ring containing 10.5 carats of diamonds, c. 1809.Album ID: 1119920 Photo ID: 32777324


The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. PICTURED: Sword of the Chief of Heralds used to proclaim Napoleon Emperor of France.



 PICTURED: Sword of the Chief of Heralds used to proclaim Napoleon Emperor of France.

The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. PICTURED: Empress Marie-Louise's watch, c.1810

PICTURED: Empress Marie-Louise's watch, c.1810
The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time.PICTURED: Teapot given by Empress Marie-Louise to Queen Hortense, 1813


PICTURED: Teapot given by Empress Marie-Louise to Queen Hortense, 1813

The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time.PICTURED: Empress Marie-Louise by Baron Gerard, n.d.


PICTURED: Empress Marie-Louise by Baron Gerard, n.d.


The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. PICTURED: Colossal Bust of Napoleon by Antonio Canova, c. 1810
 PICTURED: Colossal Bust of Napoleon by Antonio Canova, c. 1810


The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of Napoleon, tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. PICTURED: Napoleon's hat, c. 1805




. PICTURED: Napoleon's hat, c. 1805

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