Certainly not short of any historical significance, Napoleon Buonaparte took the throne and established himself as a great emperor. Both his military prowess and imperial dignity proved rather inspirational, and we're excited to bring you a few works connected to the life of this fascinating individual!

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Art:

Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825): Napoleon Crossing the Alps (1801)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867): Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne (1806)

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Music:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 (1803-4)