The new Montblanc Patron of Art Edition celebrates the life and patronage of Napoléon Bonaparte (1769 –1821), Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814. He ignited the revival of decorative arts and the era of Napoléon is regarded as the “Golden Age of French Craftsmanship“.

Napoléon paid particular attention to Neoclassicism, a movement in the visual arts, literature, music, theatre and architecture that drew inspiration from the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. He commissioned artists, craftspeople and architects to work in what became known as the Empire style, with famous structures including the church of La Madeleine and the Arc de Triomphe emulating the imposing edifices of the Roman Empire.

LIMITED EDITION 4810 FOUNTAIN PEN
The pattern of golden bees on dark blue lacquer is inspired by Napoléon’s throne in Fontainebleau, and the sword-shaped clip bears the Napoléonic “N”. The engravings on the cap top – a laurel wreath, imperial crown and an eagle – refer to Napoléon’s coronation insignia. The cap is crowned by the Montblanc Emblem in precious resin. The clip end is decorated with a red stone recalling the coronation ring of Napoléon’s wife Joséphine. In homage to Napoléon Bonaparte, the handcrafted Au 750 solid gold nib bears a portrait of Napoléon with the typical bicorn.

LIMITED EDITION 888 FOUNTAIN PEN
A tribute to Napoléon’s time as a consul, the role he established on his way to imperial power, this fountain with platinum-coated fittings features an intricate Au 750 solid yellow gold overlay rich in imperial symbolism. The precious blue lacquer underneath the overlay is reminiscent of the blue of his first uniform as consul. The skeleton spiral is paying homage to the original Colonne Vendôme. The sword-shaped clip bears the Napoléonic “N”. The engravings on the cap top – a laurel wreath, imperial crown and an eagle – refer to Napoléon’s coronation insignia. The cap is crowned by the Montblanc Emblem in mother of pearl. The clip end is decorated with a red garnet recalling the coronation ring of Napoleon’s wife Joséphine. In homage to Napoléon Bonaparte, the handcrafted Au 750 solid gold nib bears a portrait of Napoléon with the typical bicorn.