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NAPOLEON IN MEXICO
Following on from São Paulo (2003) and Paris (2004), the Fondation Napoléon is to present a large part of its collection in Monterrey (north-east Mexico) at the town's Glass Museum, the Museo del Vidrio. Enjoying the academic and artistic collaboration of Mexico's national museum board, this museum has already hosted prestigious international exhibitions (notably of Egyptian artefacts, primitive art and Italian glass). From 14 February to 14 June, it has decided to offer an exhibition unprecendented in Mexico on Napoleon and the First Empire.
Called simply, Napoléon, the show will be a chance for a Mexican public to discover court life in imperial France and the exceptional talent of the artisans commissioned by the imperial couple and dignitaries of the empire. It includes notably: Sèvres manufactory plates from the "Headquarters Service"; many objects which once belonged to Napoleon himself; travel "nécessaires" commissioned by first empire dignitaries; paintings; and magnificent pieces related to court life, including costumes and uniforms.
The Fondation Napoléon has received prestigious loans from the Musée National de Malmaison and the Paris Musée de l'Armée.
The former has offered paintings, one of the empress Josephine's court trains, and several pieces of glassware from the imperial services. The loan from the Musée de l'Armée comprises a dozen objects, amongst which are the uniform worn by Napoleon at the battle of Marengo, the hat he wore during the French Campaign of 1814, and the coronation stool. Also on show will be the exceptional portrait of Napoleon I at Fontainebleau by Delaroche, presented on napoleon.org here below.
For further details, click here.
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THIS MONTH'S PAINTING
Napoleon I at Fontainebleau, 31 March, 1814, by Paul Delaroche (1797-1856)
Often described as showing Napoleon at Fontainebleau after his first abdication, this icon of the imperial legend in fact shows the emperor several days before he performed that political act. Defeated, and already abandoned by many of his erstwhile supporters, here he is alone in his private apartments in Fontainebleau, staring destiny in the face.
The painting was bought in Paris by the British collector, John Naylor, in 1852, only subsequently to be acquired by Francis Howard, who then donated it to the Musée de l'Armée in 1954." An article by F. Lacaille, curator at the Musée de l'Armée © Le Gall 1990 / Reproduction rights: Musée de l'Armée - Paris
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NEW "PRESS" SECTION ON NAPOLEON.ORG
Specifically aimed at audio visual and printed press professionals, this Press section offers communiqués and press kits regarding the life and (multiple) activities of the Fondation Napoléon. We hope later to add documentary dossiers on issues such as the "poisoning" of Napoleon and the First Empire colonial question, etc.
This bi-lingual section can be accessed from the general navigation bar at the top of every page, in the red column. The dossiers are downloadable in pdf format.
If, for professional reasons, you would like to be informed regarding the publication on line of new communiqués, please let us know.
To view the new section, click here.
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200 YEARS AGO
On 27 January, 1806, with the "United Merchants" («Négociants réunis») crisis in full swing, Napoleon removed treasury minister Barbé Marbois from his post, for reasons of «poor management», and appointed the Councillor of State, Mollien, in his place.
=> on the "United Merchants" («Négociants réunis») crisis, see our Bulletin n° 339, 16-22 Sept. 2005.
On 29 January, 1806, Prussia took possession of Hannover as per the treaty of Schönbrunn of 15 December, 1805, which sealed the Franco-Prussian alliance.
On 2 February, 1806, the first solemn mass took place in the new chapel in the Tuileries palace.
On 3 February, 1806, a decree was published regarding the organisation of the posts held in the emperor's bureau or "cabinet". «art. 1: The staff in the emperor's bureau shall be a portfolio secretary, a petitions secretary and an archivist…
Correspondence n°9740.
And also:
1 February: A police ordonnance was published regarding public behaviour in the street during carnaval and specifically Mardi Gras: «Any individual who appears in the streets, squares and public promenades during the carnaval period masked, disguised, or dressed up in any way, may not carry a sword or a stick or any other arm. It is forbidden for anyone wearing a mask to circulate after nightfall. [...] Nobody […] may insult anyone whatsoever […] or enter violently into shops or houses.» (Journal de l'Empire, Tuesday, 4 February, 1806).
150 YEARS AGO
27 January, 1856, was the centenary of the birth of Mozart. In celebration of this, the town of Frankfurt organised many concerts of some of his greatest masterpieces.
1 February, 1856, czar Alexander II of Russia agreed to sign the peace preminiaries with France and Britain ending the Crimean War.
Wishing you an excellent, Napoleonic, week.
Peter Hicks
Historian and Web editor
THE NAPOLEON.ORG BULLETIN, No 357, 27 January - 2 February, 2006
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THIS WEEK in the MAGAZINE
SNIPPETS
Napoleon rebuilt
WEB SITES
A downloadable file bringing you "Every day with Napoleon"
Visit the "Napoleonic Directory" and select "Enthusiasts' Pages" in the web site scrollbar menu.
WHAT'S ON
- Fairs:
The 13th International Napoleonic Fair, St Albans, UK
National Living History Fayre, Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, near Royal Leamington Spa, UK
- Conferences and Talks
International conference, Delft, Netherlands
Naples, Napoleon and Europe, John A. Davis, Naples, Italy
- Exhibitions:
Napoléon an intimate portrait, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Napoleone and Bodoni, Parma, Italy
"Battle in a sittingroom." The Austerlitz wallpaper, Museo Napoleonico, Rome, Italy
In the Service of Napoleon. The Dutch in time of War 1792-1815, Delft, Netherlands
Napoleon on Campaign, the emperor's bivouac, at the Arc de triomphe de l'Etoile, Paris, France
Napoleone e il Piemonte. Capolavori ritrovati, Alba, Italy
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