Napoleon Bonaparte – Notable Australian Connections
France’s Emperor Napoleon’s ambitions for the South Pacific were realized in 1800 when Nicolas-Thomas Baudin (1754-1803) proposed an expedition to Australia
Chateau Malmaison
Empress Josephine at Château Malmaison – Woman of Influence
An impressive woman, Josephine (as Napoleon decided she should be known), aided his route to power and had a profound influence on the future of horticulture
Napoleon: Revolution to Empire @ NGV – A Winter Masterpiece
Napoleon – destiny power and passion – the legend comes alive in the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Exhibition 2012 at the NGV (National Gallery Victoria). The show Napoleon: Revolution to Empire is sure to engage all observers, who will more than likely be completely overwhelmed at the magnificence and quality of the over 500 art works and objet d’art featured.