Prussia Prussian Collection

King of Prussia Frederick William III, 1930 (engraving)
8915651 King of Prussia Frederick William III, 1930 (engraving) by Lauer, Nikolaus (fl.1794-1802); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Frederick William III)

Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph)
8915333 Count Moltke, 1930 (lithograph) by Mayerhofer, Theodor (1855-1941); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Count Moltke)

Picture Frederic II of Prussia, 1786 (watercolour)
8914714 Picture Frederic II of Prussia, 1786 (watercolour) by Lips, Johann Heinrich (1758-1817); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Frederic II of Prussia, picture)

Frederic II of Prussia, 1770 (watercolour)
8914693 Frederic II of Prussia, 1770 (watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Frederic II of Prussia)

Chancellor of the Reich Count Bismarck, 1930 (lithograph)
8915274 Chancellor of the Reich Count Bismarck, 1930 (lithograph) by Mayerhofer, Theodor (1855-1941); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Count Bismarck)

German Emperor and King of Prussia Frederic III, 1930 (etching)
8915387 German Emperor and King of Prussia Frederic III, 1930 (etching) by Lindner, Johann (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Frederic III)

Picture in richly decorated frame Frederic II of Prussia, 1759 (copper engraving)
8914682 Picture in richly decorated frame Frederic II of Prussia, 1759 (copper engraving) by Pesne, Antoine (1683-1747); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia learning of the declaration of war from
AIS5337311 Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), William I (1797-1888), King of Prussia learning of the declaration of war from the French, 1870 (engraving); © Iberfoto

18th century, Illustration, showing the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, a palace in France, at Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine
5305015 18th century, Illustration, showing the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, a palace in France, at Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, west of Paris

The Sadness of the Old Emperor, 19th century (engraving)
5944339 The Sadness of the Old Emperor, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sadness of the Old Emperor)

Plan of Memel (present-day Klaipeda, Lithuania), during the surrender of the city, 27 June to 5 July 1757
MMM5482024 Plan of Memel (present-day Klaipeda, Lithuania), during the surrender of the city, 27 June to 5 July 1757. Etching water in 1764 colors.; National Maritime Museum, London

Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871
FGL5479410 Allegory of German Unity 1871 (Germany and Prussia reunited): The Reich 1871. Sadowa's victory on 03/07/1866, won by the Prussians over the Austrians

William I King of Prussia, 1859 (engraving)
7243385 William I King of Prussia, 1859 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I, Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig, 1797-1888. King of Prussia and First German Emperor)

Portrait of French ambassador Vincent Benedetti, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617668 Portrait of French ambassador Vincent Benedetti, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617666 Portrait of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of Joseph Vinoy ( 1803 - 1880) French soldier - Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le
IAN5617643 Portrait of Joseph Vinoy ( 1803 - 1880) French soldier - Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Hugues-Louis Jarras, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617625 Portrait of French general Hugues-Louis Jarras, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Jean-Auguste Margueritte, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617624 Portrait of French general Jean-Auguste Margueritte, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Portrait of French general Emmanuel Felix de Wimpffen, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617623 Portrait of French general Emmanuel Felix de Wimpffen, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving)
7273678 Frederick the Great and Voltaire in conversation, unknown (engraving); 13.2x13.2 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

Battle of Hohenfriedberg, 1745 (colour litho)
8635473 Battle of Hohenfriedberg, 1745 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hohenfriedberg, 4 June 1745)

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia (engraving)
8647253 Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal Blucher's army outside Paris, 1814 (chromolitho)
8635159 Field Marshal Blucher's army outside Paris, 1814 (chromolitho) by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Field Marshal Blucher's army outside Paris, 1814)

The Great Elector and his officers (colour litho)
8664090 The Great Elector and his officers (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Elector, Frederick William of Brandenburg)

Count von Moltke in his study in Versailles (engraving)
8664087 Count von Moltke in his study in Versailles (engraving) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo)
8626386 Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander von Humboldt in his study, Berlin (engraving)
8676780 Alexander von Humboldt in his study, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia (engraving)
8676530 Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia (engraving) by Rabe, Johannes (b. 1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia)

Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia (engraving)
8676488 Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia (engraving) by Rabe, Johannes (b. 1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia)

First royal regatta at Gleniche, Potsdam, Prussia (engraving)
8676484 First royal regatta at Gleniche, Potsdam, Prussia (engraving) by Rabe, Johannes (b. 1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: First royal regatta at Gleniche, Potsdam, Prussia)

Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia (engraving)
8676468 Queen Victoria's visit to Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria setting sail from Gravesend to visit her daughter)

Portraits de Brunswick, 1792 (engraving)
8677260 Portraits de Brunswick, 1792 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portraits de Brunswick, 1792)

Palaces occupied by Prince Frederick of Prussia, Berlin (engraving)
8676303 Palaces occupied by Prince Frederick of Prussia, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon I at the Battle of Iena, October 14, 1806
JAB5035948 Napoleon I at the Battle of Iena, October 14, 1806.; (add.info.: Napoleon I at the Battle of Iena, October 14, 1806.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Franco-Prussian War of 1870: The cantiniere and nurse of snipers Jarrethout, during the siege of Chateaudun in 1870
ELD4844204 Franco-Prussian War of 1870: The cantiniere and nurse of snipers Jarrethout, during the siege of Chateaudun in 1870, replenishes combatants with ammunition

Portrait of Frederic III (Friedrich von Hohenzoller) (1831-1888), King of Prussia
IMB4827461 Portrait of Frederic III (Friedrich von Hohenzoller) (1831-1888), King of Prussia.; (add.info.: Portrait of Frederic III (Friedrich von Hohenzoller) (1831-1888)

Uncle Sam squeezing a steel belt around the globe symbolizing America's domination of the new methods of working in
NWI4827314 Uncle Sam squeezing a steel belt around the globe symbolizing America's domination of the new methods of working in the metallurgical industry vis-a-vis other powers (England, Prussia)

Portrait of Georges Henri (Georg Herbert) of Munster (1820-1902), Prussian soldier and politician
JEB4835377 Portrait of Georges Henri (Georg Herbert) of Munster (1820-1902), Prussian soldier and politician. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info)

Le Pilori (Mailly), number 8, circa 1870 - Illustration by Mailly (1829-?)
ICA4860307 Le Pilori (Mailly), number 8, circa 1870 - Illustration by Mailly (1829-?) : Fanatic liar and bloodthirsty - Germany Prussia, Second Empire, War 1870-1871

Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_11: The laughter of William after his glorious victories - War of 14 -18
ICA4839876 Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_11: The laughter of William after his glorious victories - War of 14 -18, Provincial Edition - William II; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirique en N & B)

Portrait of Louis II (Ludwig II von Bayern or Ludwig Otto Frederik Wilhelm von Wittelsbach, 1845-1886)
JEB4835301 Portrait of Louis II (Ludwig II von Bayern or Ludwig Otto Frederik Wilhelm von Wittelsbach, 1845-1886), King of Baviere

Portrait of Frederic I (Friedrich I, 1826-1907), Grand Duke of Baden. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835294 Portrait of Frederic I (Friedrich I, 1826-1907), Grand Duke of Baden. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Frederic I (Friedrich I, 1826-1907), Grand Duke of Baden

Franco-Prussian War (1870): the exodus of French peasants from Alsace Lorraine, weeping women and children
NWI4833577 Franco-Prussian War (1870): the exodus of French peasants from Alsace Lorraine, weeping women and children, in the background, a city burned

Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Metz
ICA4948462 Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Metz, Oliteration, Provincial edition; (add.info.: Postcard)

Postcard, in N & B: Deutsches Feldpostamt - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Postal Mail
ICA4948382 Postcard, in N & B: Deutsches Feldpostamt - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Postal Mail, German Language - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard)

Frederic III, empereur allemand (Frederic Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1831-1888) - Frederick III
UTD4923274 Frederic III, empereur allemand (Frederic Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1831-1888) - Frederick III, German Emperor and King of Prussia

Gebhard Leberecht von Bluecher (1742-1819), Prussian general field marshall, steel engraving by Carl Mayer - Nuernberg
UTD4919112 Gebhard Leberecht von Bluecher (1742-1819), Prussian general field marshall, steel engraving by Carl Mayer - Nuernberg, published by C. A

Frederic III, empereur allemand (Frederic Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1831-1888) - Frederick III
UTD4923420 Frederic III, empereur allemand (Frederic Guillaume de Hohenzollern, 1831-1888) - Frederick III, German Emperor and King of Prussia

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"Prussia: Unleashing its Might in the Franco-Prussian War" The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 marked a pivotal moment in European history, with Prussia emerging as a formidable force. The Siege of Paris, lasting from 19th September 1870 to 28th January 1871, became an iconic chapter in this conflict. As the war raged on, Prussia's military prowess was showcased on the grand stage. Their strategic brilliance and relentless determination led them to lay siege upon the great city of Paris. The walls that once protected its inhabitants now stood as a symbol of resistance against Prussian might. During these tumultuous times, life within Paris changed dramatically. Citizens faced scarcity and hardship while being surrounded by enemy forces. The resilience displayed by both soldiers and civilians alike during this prolonged siege became a testament to their unwavering spirit. On the ramparts of Paris, soldiers stood guard day and night, defending their beloved city against Prussian advances. These brave men fought valiantly for months on end under harsh conditions; their dedication never faltered despite overwhelming odds. Meanwhile, beyond the walls of Paris, Prussian forces meticulously planned their next move. Led by renowned military strategist Otto von Bismarck and Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke, they employed innovative tactics that ultimately brought victory within reach. Finally, after enduring months of deprivation and uncertainty behind fortified walls, Parisians witnessed the arrival of peace negotiations in early 1871. With defeat looming over them like a dark cloud ready to burst forth with destruction or redemption - depending on one's perspective - hope flickered amidst despair. Ultimately though victorious for Prussia and her allies – including Bavaria – this war left indelible marks on Europe's landscape both physically and politically speaking; it reshaped borders forevermore while also setting precedents regarding international relations going forward into future conflicts yet to come.