Andrieux Collection

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien
543093 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien) near Versailles 19 Jan 1871. Garde National marching to the battle and defeat

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: A wounded soldier being nursed and nourished
543081 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: A wounded soldier being nursed and nourished. From a series of lithographs by Clement August Andrieux on the Gardes Nationales

Andrieux, Thomas, Ducis et Collin d Harleville (engraving)
3646055 Andrieux, Thomas, Ducis et Collin d Harleville (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrieux, Thomas, Ducis et Collin d Harleville)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543096 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. A national soup kitchen in Paris, January 1871

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Driving away a flock of sheep to deny them falling into
543088 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Driving away a flock of sheep to deny them falling into the hands of the Prussians. From a series of lithographs by Clement August Andrieux on the Gardes

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French riflemen. From a series of lithographs by Clement
543090 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French riflemen. From a series of lithographs by Clement August Andrieux on the Gardes Nationales

Francois-Guillaume Andrieux Reading his Tragedy Junius Brutusin the Foyer…
Francois-Guillaume Andrieux Reading his Tragedy Junius Brutus in the Foyer of the Comedie Francaise, 26 May 1828, c. 1847

Francois Andrieux (1759-1833)
Franc ois Andrieux (1759-1833), . Private Collection

M et Mme Josephine, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). Artist: Auguste Bry
M et Mme Josephine, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). A soldier, holding a rifle with bayonet attached, standing in front of a heavy artillery piece. From a private collection

Soldiers of the Garde Nationale, Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Artist: Auguste Bry
Soldiers of the Garde Nationale, Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Two hungry soldiers filling up jerrycans with water and dreaming of having soup to eat

Autant de pris de l ennemi, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). Artist: Auguste Bry
Autant de pris de l ennemi, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). French peasants stampeding their livestock rather than let them fall into enemy hands. From a private collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Un, Cabaret, en, Normandie, L Artiste, Artist, Jules-Jacques Veyrassat
Drawings and Prints, Print, Un Cabaret en Normandie, from L Artiste, Artist, After, Jules-Jacques Veyrassat, Clement-August Andrieux, French, Paris 1828-1893 Paris, French

Source Size = 2420 x 2166
Bookcase in Ebony, by Rivart and Andrieux, Great Exhibition

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French riflemen. From a series of lithographs by Clement August Andrieux on the Gardes Nationales

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Driving away a flock of sheep to deny them falling into the hands of the Prussians. From a series of lithographs by Clement August Andrieux on the Gardes Nationales

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien) near Versailles 19 Jan 1871. Garde National marching to the battle and defeat

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: A wounded soldier being nursed and nourished. From a series of lithographs by Clement August Andrieux on the Gardes Nationales

French Seed Catalogue
Cover of a French seed catalogue for Vilmorin- Andrieux et Cie, Paris

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"Andrieux: A Tale of War, Tragedy, and Resilience" In the midst of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, one name emerged as a symbol of courage and determination - Andrieux. From the Battle of Buzenval at Mount Valerien to the Siege of Paris, this remarkable individual left an indelible mark on history. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Andrieux witnessed firsthand the horrors of war. He saw Prussian prisoners-of-war captured during intense battles and observed a wounded soldier being tenderly nursed back to health by compassionate hands. These scenes etched deep into his soul, fueling his resolve to make a difference. But Andrieux was not only defined by war; he had other passions too. An engraving depicted him alongside Thomas Ducis et Collin d Harleville, showcasing his love for literature and theater. Francois-Guillaume Andrieux himself was known for reading his tragedy Junius Brutus in grand foyers, captivating audiences with his words. As Paris fell under siege by enemy forces in September 1870 until January 1871, Andrieux found himself amidst desperate measures taken to protect their city's inhabitants. He played a crucial role in driving away flocks of sheep that could have fallen into enemy hands – denying them valuable resources while ensuring survival for those within Paris' walls. And it wasn't just wartime actions that defined Andrieux; he embodied resilience even outside battlefields. Auguste Bry's artwork showcased residents from suburbs arriving in Paris before Prussians besieged the city – their determination evident despite impending danger. In another painting titled "Pendant la garde, " we see how life continued amid adversity during November 1870's Franco-Prussian War.