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| Mark as Napoleon (death stare optional)… (Photo by Luc Morel) |
Hello All!
This week’s episode of Fashion History with American Duchess is all about the big guy himself – Napoleon! While Abby was in Virginia in April, she sat down with Mark Schneider, one of the premiere living historians who portrays Napoleon all over the world.
Here is the real Napoleon for comparison:
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| The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries, by Jacques-Louis David, 1812, National Gallery of Art DC |
As you can see, the resemblance is strong, just one of the reasons why it’s such a treat to watch Mark become Napoleon. Below you will find more images of Mark, Napoleon, and artifacts linked to Napoleon (that we talk about in the podcast) as well as links to the different events around the world that Mark will be attending as Napoleon.
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| Mark as Napoleon at Malmaison (Photo by Joeri de Rocker) |
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| General Napoleon Bonaparte during the Battle of Arcole in 1796, by Antoine-Jean Gros, 1801, via Waterloo200 |
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| Mark as Napoleon filming for a documentary about Napoleon’s time in Northern Italy. (Photo by Michaela Wecker) |
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| Photo of Napoleon’s Hat and Greatcoat from Fontainbleau (via) |
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| Mark in his hat and greatcoat at the reenactment of the Battle of Austerlitz in 2015 (Photo by Michaela Wecker) |
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| Legion of Honor Medal (via) |
Mark will be portraying Napoleon at these events this year:
Jane Austen Festival at Locust Grove in Louisville, Kentucky. (We’ll be there, too!)
3rd Imperial Jubilee at Malmaison France
Austerlitz in Czech Republic
11 Comments
Time Traveling in Costume
May 25, 2017 at 8:09 PMI had dinner with Mark and Natalie Garbett a couple years ago in Colonial Williamsburg during a costume dinner. He was very likeable but also VERY intense. It was a joy to see him in character the next day riding his horse around CW.
Val
Abby
June 1, 2017 at 4:26 AMHi Val! I remember that dinner! I was there too!! 😀
Beky
May 28, 2017 at 8:02 AMReally interesting interview. Thank you.
Abby
June 1, 2017 at 4:26 AMyay! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Ticia
May 30, 2017 at 2:45 PMThat was fascinating to listen to. I am really enjoying your podcast.
Abby
June 1, 2017 at 4:27 AMAwesome! I'm so happy to get feedback on this!
Unknown
May 31, 2017 at 2:40 AMI ADORE your 18th century Antoinette mules but I noticed that they were discontinued a little while back:( I was wondering if you would ever sell them again, even just for a limited time? I know I would stanch a pair 1, 2, 3! Love your blog and everything you do!
Abby
June 1, 2017 at 4:28 AMHi Quinn! Unfortunately, we currently don't have any plans to restock the Antoinette mules….Sorry! 🙁 🙁
GMA
May 31, 2017 at 4:17 AMI once had my hands in Napoleon's pockets … (The exhibit "The Age of Napoleon" a long, long time ago ….)
Abby
June 1, 2017 at 4:29 AMNice! What museum held the exhibition?
Neeraj
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