The Trianon model collection is a set of high-quality ship models ordered by Napoléon for documentary purposes.
History In July 1810 Denis Decrès ordered 13 models to be constructed specially for the collection, while others, already built, were gathered.Maquettes de la Marine impériale The models were built to a luxurious standard, with precious woods such as ebony and ivory used for the sculptures.
Models TypeShip classesArmamentPicture of the modelShipNote Three-decker ship of the line Océan class 118 guns Océan MnM 13 MG 20. Design by Sané 80-gun Two-decker ship of the line Tonnant and Bucentaure class 80 guns FriedlandMaquette de bateau, Friedland, vaisseau de 80 canons, 1810 Design by Sané 74-gun Two-decker ship of the line Téméraire class 74 guns Triomphant MnM 17 MG 2. Design by Sané 64-gun Two-decker ship of the line Artésien class 64 guns ArtésienMaquette de bateau, Artésien, vaisseau de 64 canons, 1765 MnM 13 MG 3. The model represents an older type of ship and was selected, already built, to be displayed a Trianon. 18-pounder Frigate Armide class 44 guns FloreMaquette de bateau, Flore, frégate de 18, 1806 MnM 17 MG 10. Design by Pierre Rolland 12-pounder Frigate Galathée class 32 guns RenomméeMaquette de bateau, Renommée, frégate de 18, 1806 A model of the 18-pounder frigate Renommée (1806) was taken for this one, but the model of the Trianon collection is known to have been a 12-pounder frigate Corvette - 22 carronades BayadèreMaquette de bateau, Bayadère, corvette de 22 canons, 1811 Model never completed Brig 16 guns EspéranceMaquette de bateau, Espérance, brick de 16 bouches à feu, Ier Empire MnM 21 MG 33 Representative but fictitious ship. Model built especially for the Trianon collection. Fluyt Licorne-class fluyt 24 carronades and 2 guns NormandeMaquette de bateau, La Normande, flûte de 800 tonneaux dans son état de 1814 MnM 17 MG 12 Stable-Scow LionneMaquette de bateau, Lionne, gabarre écurie, 1811 Astrolabe, corvette, 1825 Design by François Pestel Stable-Barge UnnamedMaquette de bateau, Bateau écurie, milieu du 18e siècle Sloop-gunboat (chaloupe-canonière) Cutter - 16 guns UnidentifiedMaquette de bateau, Cotre de 16 canons, Premier Empire Design by Philippe Gresle Xebec Requin class 24 guns Requin The model represents an older type of ship and was selected, already built, to be displayed a Trianon. Tartane Model now lost Maquette de bateau, Chébec de 24 canons, 1750 Requin, chébec de 24 canons, 1750 Lugger Gunboat (bateau canonnier) Caïque - 1 gun and 1 howitzer UnnamedMaquette de bateau, Caïque portant 1 canon de 18 et 1 obusier, 1803 Barge - 20 guns FoudroyanteMaquette de bateau, Foudroyante, prame d'artillerie de 20 canons de 36, fin du XVIIIe siècle MnM 17 MG 18 Representative but fictitious ship, distinct from the Foudroyante of 1795. Ancient model restored for the Trianon collection but never completed. Design by Pierre-Alexandre Forfait.
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Sources La "Collection Trianon" Maquettes de la marine impériale, Collection du musée de la Marine