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In picturesThe Franco-British expedition to China, 1860, in illustrationsThe Franco-British expedition to China in 1860 became a popular subject for celebrating brave deeds and heroic feats in battle. A large number of illustrations, many of them simplistic and posterior to the Second Empire, soon appeared – often in the form of postcards – depicting the battles that took place during the expedition. The […]
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In picturesCommemorative medal issued after the Chinese expeditionOn 23 January, 1861, an imperial decree ordered the creation of a commemorative medal to be awarded to soldiers and sailors who had participated in the Chinese expedition of 1860. This medal, presented to 8,000 men from the expeditionary corps, was awarded by means of a personalised certificate, and delivered via the army corps or via the […]
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In picturesPersonalised certificate for the Chinese expedition, 1860On 23 January, 1861, an imperial decree ordered the creation of a commemorative medal to be awarded to soldiers and sailors who had participated in the Chinese expedition of 1860. This medal, presented to 8,000 men from the expeditionary corps, was awarded with a personalised certificate, and delivered via the army corps or via the naval prefect. This […]
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In picturesCeremonial dress outfits belonging to Maréchal Davout and his wifeThe Marquise de Bloqueville, daughter of Maréchal Davout, left this exceptional ensemble, as well as a number of other items and personal objects originally belonging to her illustrious father, to the city of Auxerre. The maréchal's large coat is made from indigo velvet with gold embroidery and oak leaf motifs whilst his wife's dress and train […]
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In picturesBlauwe Salon, Paleis op de Meir, AntwerpThe Blauwe salon in the newly restored Paleis op de Meir in Antwerp, Belgium.
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In picturesHollands salon, Paleis op de Meir, AntwerpThe Hollands salon in the newly restored Paleis op de Meir in Antwerp, Belgium.
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In picturesKlein Empire salon, Paleis op de Meir, AntwerpThe Klein Empire salon in the newly restored Paleis op de Meir in Antwerp, Belgium.
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In picturesCeiling of the Maarschalk salon, Paleis op de Meir, AntwerpCeiling of the Maarschalk salon, Paleis op de Meir, Antwerp, Belgium
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In picturesNapoleon Bonaparte: Japanese rice artThe latest issue of Far East Magazine (published by the Missionary Society of St Columban) features a fascinating article by Fr Eamonn Horgan SSC on Japanese Rice Art. Of particular interest is the impressive depiction of Napoleon Bonaparte (after David) which stretches across an entire rice field in Inakadate, Japan. The highly detailed process involves […]
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In picturesNapoleon dying on St HelenaStatue acquired by Napoleon III during the Universal Exhibition of 1867.