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In picturesThe Panthéon
The Panthéon houses the sepulchres of many of the great worthies of the First Empire. Read the history of the Panthéon in ourguide to Napoleonic museums and monuments.
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In picturesPrincess Mathilde
This painting was bequeathed to the town of Ajaccio by Félix Bacciochi
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In picturesLucien Bonaparte (1775-1840) in the shade of a tree at Plessis Chamant
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In picturesHalt of the French army at Syene (Upper Egypt) on 2 February 1799
After the Battle of the Pyramids, Desaix was charged with pursuing the Mamluks (commanded by Mourad Bey) into Upper Egypt. Thirty 'savants' and artists accompanied his detachment, amongst whom were Denon, Girard, Villiers-du-Terrage, Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Jomard, Jollois, Malus, Dutertre. This painting by Tardieu shows the army at rest after the victory over Mourad Bey on […]
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In picturesDesaix, division general
See the article by Marc Juillet, “Le général Desaix, ami de Bonaparte” in the Revue du Souvenir napoléonien n°363.
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In picturesDesaix’s coat of arms
Napoleon made the five brothers, first cousins and grandson of general Desaix Barons of the Empire, despite the fact that none of ranked higher than captain. He insisted however that their illustrious ancestor be remembered on the coats of arms which were granted letters patent in 1808 and 1812. The coats of arms are all […]
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In picturesGaspard Monge, Count of Peluse (1746-1818)
Monge followed Bonaparte during the First Italian Campaign in order to choose the works of art to be sent back to France. He then accompanied him in Egypt where he directed with Berthollet the academic work of the expedition. He was president of the Institut d'Egypte (see the article in the Library The 'Institut d'Égypte' […]
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In picturesBattle of Eylau: attack on the cemetery, 8 February, 1807.
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In picturesThe Polish Campaign of 1806-1807
See the article by Paul Ganière “La campagne de Pologne de 1807” in the Revue du Souvenir napoléonien n°357.
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In picturesMap of Eylau and its environs
See the article by Paul Ganière “La campagne de Pologne de 1807” in the Revue du Souvenir napoléonien n°357.