Title
Picture depicting the historic birthplace of the rites of Freemasonry
Caption
Kiener
Picture depicting the historic birthplace of the rites of Freemasonry
Around 1852
Engraving (54 cm x 70 cm)
Brother Kiener, the founder of the Bonaparte Lodge created this rare image representing dignitaries and allies of the First Empire wearing their aprons and long collars, standing to attention. This was used as propaganda to highlight the common destiny between Bonapartism and Freemasonry, the latter of which was significantly less manageable under the Second Empire.
Paris, musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie
Date
1852
Credit line
Photo12/Musee de la Franc-Maconnerie
Reference
AMF04195_D1073
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
18,7Mb (1,4Mb) / 9,8in x 7,4in / 2953 x 2217 (300dpi)