Trianon_model_collection

Trianon model collection

Trianon model collection

Collection of thirteen model ships

The Trianon model collection is a set of high-quality ship models ordered by Napoléon for documentary purposes.

Stern of Triomphant represented for the Trianon collection.

History

In July 1810 Denis Decrès ordered 13 models to be constructed specially for the collection, while others, already built, were gathered.[1] The models were built to a luxurious standard, with precious woods such as ebony and ivory used for the sculptures.

Models

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Sources and References

References

  1. [1]
    Maquettes de la Marine impériale
  2. [2]
    Maquette de bateau, Friedland, vaisseau de 80 canons, 1810
  3. [3]
    Maquette de bateau, Artésien, vaisseau de 64 canons, 1765
  4. [4]
    Maquette de bateau, Flore, frégate de 18, 1806
  5. [5]
    Maquette de bateau, Renommée, frégate de 18, 1806
  6. [6]
    Maquette de bateau, Bayadère, corvette de 22 canons, 1811
  7. [7]
    Maquette de bateau, Espérance, brick de 16 bouches à feu, Ier Empire
  8. [8]
    Maquette de bateau, La Normande, flûte de 800 tonneaux dans son état de 1814
  9. [9]
    Maquette de bateau, Lionne, gabarre écurie, 1811 Astrolabe, corvette, 1825
  10. [10]
    Maquette de bateau, Bateau écurie, milieu du 18e siècle
  11. [11]
    Maquette de bateau, Cotre de 16 canons, Premier Empire
  12. [12]
    Maquette de bateau, Chébec de 24 canons, 1750 Requin, chébec de 24 canons, 1750
  13. [13]
    Maquette de bateau, Caïque portant 1 canon de 18 et 1 obusier, 1803
  14. [14]
    Maquette de bateau, Foudroyante, prame d'artillerie de 20 canons de 36, fin du XVIIIe siècle

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