The Bonaparte family of France populated most of Europe…

In addition to Napoleon, the brothers and sisters were (youngest to eldest) Jerome, Caroline, Pauline, Louis, Elisa, Lucien, and Joseph.

Note as we go through the generations, how the Regency “little white dress” begins simply and dictates of Court and politics make it more and more ornate.  The women depicted before or early in their marriages (1800-1805) are wearing simple Greek-influenced styles.  Approaching 1812, the Spanish and Rococco  influences can be seen in portraits.