Emperor Collection (#5)

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) and chick, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Wilhelm I / G Koch
KAISER WILHELM I King of Prussia, later Emperor of Germany, with his generals in 1870 during the Franco-Prussia War

Justinian I
JUSTINIAN I The most brilliant of the Byzantine emperors

16th Century Cavalry
A young man in the suite of the emperor Carl V : his horse is partially armoured, and both rider and mount are heavily ornamented as befits an imperial courtier

Caratacus Exhibited
CARATACUS British Chieftain Resisted the Roman invasion of Emperor Claudius. He is defeated and exhibited in Rome, where he is pardoned

Tiberius at Capri
The emperor Tiberius in retirement, on the terrace of his villa at Capri

Marcus Aurelius Triumph
Emperor Marcus Aurelius rides in triumph through the streets of Rome after his victory over the Germans

Tiberius, Roman Emperor
Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus TIBERIUS, Roman emperor

Constantine XI Palaeolog
CONSTANTINE XI PALAEOLOGUS The last Byzantine Emperor, who died trying to save Constantinople from the Turks

Franz Josef Fjord and Peterman Mountain, Greenland
View of the Franz Josef Fjord (named after the Emperor who helped to fund an expedition there) and the Peterman Mountain, with glacier, in north eastern Greenland

Akbar the Great receives a deputation of Jesuits
Akbar the Great (1542-1605), third Mughal Emperor of India, receives a deputation of Jesuits

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang in horse-drawn carriage
Chinese Emperor Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty) in his eight-horse carriage

Genghis Khan (c. 1158 - 1227)
Genghis Khan (c.1158 - 1227), born Temujin, the founder and first Great Khan (Emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death

Roman legionaries in armour building fortifications. One cuts wood with an axe, other bring lime in baskets, stones and timbers. From Trajans Column. Fortificazioni

Portrait of Roman Emperor Pupienus
Roman Emperor Pupienus, 170-238. Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus or Pupienus Maximus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Lilies of the Valley, Purity and return of
Lilies of the Valley, Convallaria majalis, Purity and return of happiness; The purple Emperor Butterfly, Apatura iris, Immortality of the soul

Julius Caesar landing in Kent, England. circa 54 BC

JOTAPATA BESIEGED 67 AD
The Roman general Vespasian (subsequently emperor) besieges and takes the town of Jotapata, in Galilee, defended by Josephus, better known as a historian Date: 67

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), 1896. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), 1896. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II in the Assumption Cathedral, 1896. Artist: Serov
The Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II in the Assumption Cathedral, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Apotheosis of Peters Military Glory, 1717. Artist: Pickaert, Pieter (ca 1670-1737)
The Apotheosis of Peters Military Glory, 1717. Private Collection

Emperor Napoleon lying in state: crowds at Chislehurst
The exiled Emperor Napoleon lying in state: the crowd at the gate of his home in Chislehurst, England. Date: January 1873

Camel corps at Delhi Durbar, 1912
An impressive incidient at the Delhi Durbar, 1912: His Highness the Nawab of Bahawalpur, the boy prince of India, leading his camel corps past the King-Emperor, who is returning his salute. Date: 1912

Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769-1821). Emperor of France, 1804-1814. The Eve of Austerlitz, 1 December 1805. Oil on canvas (detail), 1808, by Louis Francois Lejeune

BASIL II (c958-1025). Byzantine emperor, 976-1025. Basil II efeating the Bulgarian army in Balathista, 1014, and blinding several thousand of its soldiers

Apatura iris, purple emperor
Plate 20 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Kaiser Wilhelm II at Kiel shipyard, Germany, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, visiting Kiel shipyard, Germany, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 2 October 1918

PROY2A-00168
Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Edward VII with Kaiser Wilhelm II
Edward VII (1841-1910) with his nephew, Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), Emperor of Germany in 1904

MONTEZUMA II Aztec emperor of Mexico

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande. Shu Han emperor of China, 221-223. Detail of a painted silk scroll, c650, attributed to Yen Li Pen

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria, seated centre, at the marriage of Archduke Charles (later Charles I) to Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma at Schwarzau Castle, 21 November 1911

MARCUS AURELIUS (121-180). Roman emperor, 161-180. Roman equestrian statue, the only such remaining of a Roman emperor. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Crowning of Nicolas I
NICOLAS I/TSAR SCENES & EVENTS Crowning of the Tzar in Moscow on 19 August 1826. Date: 1796 - 1855

Kaiser Wilhelm II and General Leonard Wood, Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, talking to the American General Leonard Wood (1860-1927) during German army manoeuvres which took place in Germany before the outbreak of the First

Caractacus Exhibited
CARACTACUS The captured British chief, also known as Caradoc, is paraded in chains by the Emperor Claudius in Britain. Date: 51

Zhaoling Tomb, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
View of the Zhaoling Tomb in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. It is the mausoleum of Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong) of the Qing Dynasty and his Queen. Construction began in 1643 and took eight years

HMS New Zealand being refuelled by a BP ship British Emperor. HMS New Zealand was an Indefatigable class battlecruiser built in 1910 as a gift to Britain from the people of New Zealand

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Mme. Delait, the bearded lady, with her husband at La Schluc
Photograph showing Mme. Delait, the bearded lady, with her husband, on her way to greet the German Emperor at La Schlucht, 1908

Gregorius VII (Knille)
POPE GREGORIUS VII (Hildebrand) Despite being a saint, he quarrelled with emperor Heinrich IV, humiliating him at Canossa

Nicholas II with his staff
Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, shown with his staff on the Eastern front. Nicholas dismissed Grand Duke Nicholas in 1915

Hyde Park Review 1814
BRITISH and others: Allied sovereigns attending a review in Hyde Park: Duke of Wellington, King of Prussia, Prince Regent (George IV) and Emperor of Russia

Galba, Roman Emperor

Wilhelm II Ptg
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY German Emperor in middle age

Maximilian I / Durer Ptg
MAXIMILIAN I

Napoleon Iii / Charpentier
LOUIS NAPOLEON III Emperor of France

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"Emperor: A Tale of Power, Legacy, and Influence" In the annals of history, few titles hold as much weight and fascination as that of an emperor. From Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930 to the majestic bust of Marcus Aurelius from ancient Rome, these figures have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Haile Selassie's ascension to power in 1930 marked a significant moment for Ethiopia. His reign brought modernization and progress to a nation steeped in tradition. As we gaze upon his statue, we are reminded of his enduring legacy as a visionary leader. The young Napoleon Bonaparte studying intently captures the ambition and brilliance that would propel him to become one of history's most iconic emperors. Hegel recognized this potential when he famously remarked, "I saw the world spirit riding on horseback. " Indeed, Napoleon would reshape Europe forever. Yet emperors also face their share of challenges. Haile Selassie's exile during Italy's invasion in 1936 serves as a stark reminder that even those with immense power can be vulnerable. Similarly, Napoleon faced defeat at Waterloo in 1815—a humbling end to his imperial ambitions. The statues depicting Augustus Prima Porta and Marcus Aurelius stand tall as symbols of Roman might and grandeur. These rulers shaped an empire that spanned continents and left an indelible mark on Western civilization. Even beyond their own realms, emperors influenced global affairs. The satirical cartoon featuring Napoleon carving up the world alongside British Prime Minister William Pitt reminds us how these leaders' actions reverberated far beyond their borders. German Kaiser Wilhelm II adds another layer to this complex narrative. His signature represents both power and turmoil—his rule coincided with World War I and its aftermath—an era defined by shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions.