Rebranded to: Treasures of Napoleon

The traveling exhibit traced the arc of the Emperor’s life from notations in his military schoolbooks to his last will and testament.  Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal gifts to his family were highlighted in addition to his brilliant battlefield strategies.  The exhibit contained paintings by artists such as David, Delaroache and Gerard, the sword used for his coronation, Canova sculptures, gold and silver decorative objects, textiles and furniture, including his iconic hat. These stunning artifacts were collected by one individual in Paris.

260 artifacts plus exhibit cases and exhibitry in 6,000 sf.

Location: National Geographic Museum; Washington, DC
Location: Museum of Florida History; Tallahassee, FL
Location: South Carolina State History Museum; Columbia, SC
Location: Oklahoma Museum of Art; Oklahoma City, OK
Location: Old US Mint Museum; New Orleans, LA
Location: National Constitution Center; Philadelphia, PA
Location: Muzeo; Anaheim, CA
Location: Missouri History Museum; St. Louis, MO

Napoleon: An Intimate Portrait

Bed given by Napoleon to his brother, Jerome.

Napoleon: An Intimate Portrait

Napoleon’s 1812 map of Europe, camp chair and camp bed.

Napoleon: An Intimate Portrait

Preparators moving Canova marble bust of Napoleon onto its tall pedestal.

Napoleon: An Intimate Portrait

Talleyrand china, silver, and crystal set in a dining room tableaux.

Napoleon: An Intimate Portrait

First Empire chair, decorative fabric and bust.

Napoleon: An Intimate Portrait

Visually powerful last artifact in exhibit – Napoleon’s hat below his signature.