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Artillerie Collection

Artillerie has played a crucial role in battles throughout history, and France is no exception

Background imageArtillerie Collection: First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926)
DUV4201673 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St. Clair Deville

Background imageArtillerie Collection: First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St
DUV4201561 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St. Clair Deville

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery - gun carriages, armaments of the early 19th century

Artillery - gun carriages, armaments of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or
FLO4594103 Artillery - gun carriages, armaments of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath

Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath, traditional costumes of women and children
FLO4633933 Turkish costumes: military uniforms of cavalry and artillery, underneath, traditional costumes of women and children, with gold coins, crown and flag of Turkey

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Costumes from Burma (Myanmar): a nobleman, a rider and a soldier of the artillery

Costumes from Burma (Myanmar): a nobleman, a rider and a soldier of the artillery
FLO4634081 Costumes from Burma (Myanmar): a nobleman, a rider and a soldier of the artillery, a minister and a woman of the nobility

Background imageArtillerie Collection: English soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century

English soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Gunpowder expert with his back to us
FLO4644223 English soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Gunpowder expert with his back to us, and soldier with cap and armour collar

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Assault on a castle in the Middle Ages (engraving)

Assault on a castle in the Middle Ages (engraving)
8723989 Assault on a castle in the Middle Ages (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault on a castle or fortress in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages)

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Warship S. M. S. King Albert, Artillery

Warship S. M. S. King Albert, Artillery
953766 Warship S. M. S. King Albert, Artillery by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Chinese cavalry armed with lance, quiver, bow and arrow, with artillery firing cannons from a hill

Chinese cavalry armed with lance, quiver, bow and arrow, with artillery firing cannons from a hill behind
FLO4622346 Chinese cavalry armed with lance, quiver, bow and arrow, with artillery firing cannons from a hill behind. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery - gun carriage of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry

Artillery - gun carriage of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia
FLO4594090 Artillery - gun carriage of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels

Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins
FLO4633999 Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons

Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons
FLO4723798 Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons, firing a cannon mounted on a saddle on a camel - Handcoloured woodcut after an

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery - cannon carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry

Artillery - cannon carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees
FLO4594071 Artillery - cannon carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery - gun carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a

Artillery - gun carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4594115 Artillery - gun carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery: Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of

Artillery: Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of Gibraltar
FLO4594063 Artillery: Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of Gibraltar. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Background imageArtillerie Collection: bataille; France; hotel des invalides; artillerie; Bataille; canon; cheveaux; militaires

bataille; France; hotel des invalides; artillerie; Bataille; canon; cheveaux; militaires
6333679 by Beauquesne, Wilfried Constant (1847-1913); Musee des Armees, Hotel des Invalides, Paris, France; (add.info.: French artillery piece, threatened by a charge of Uhlans, 1870)

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillerie de 75, Obusier en Foret, Une Piece de 75 Abritee, Grosse Piece de Marine (photo)

Artillerie de 75, Obusier en Foret, Une Piece de 75 Abritee, Grosse Piece de Marine (photo)
963805 Artillerie de 75, Obusier en Foret, Une Piece de 75 Abritee, Grosse Piece de Marine (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Background imageArtillerie Collection: The French Siege of Paris, Military Types (engraving)

The French Siege of Paris, Military Types (engraving)
1105008 The French Siege of Paris, Military Types (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Siege of Paris, Military Types)

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1916_5_6 : Everything is more

Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1916_5_6 : Everything is more
ICA4845117 Le Rire rouge, Satirique en N&B, 1916_5_6 : Everything is more and more heavy with the Krauts, artillery, taxes and losses - War of 14 -18 (engraving) by Metivet

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillerie (coloured photo)

Artillerie (coloured photo)
3632044 Artillerie (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillerie)

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Illustration in Le Rire, 09 / 11 / 12 - after Kirk-Kilisse or the Insufficient batteries

Illustration in Le Rire, 09 / 11 / 12 - after Kirk-Kilisse or the Insufficient batteries
ICA4865456 Illustration in Le Rire, 09/11/12 - after Kirk-Kilisse or the Insufficient batteries (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info)

Background imageArtillerie Collection: FRENCH C18 CAVALRY

FRENCH C18 CAVALRY
A French cavalryman of the ARTILLERIE A CHEVAL (horse artillery) in the opening years of the Revolutionary War Date: 1795

Background imageArtillerie Collection: FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY
Artillerie a cheval (mounted artillery) Date: circa 1807

Background imageArtillerie Collection: French artillery encamped in the Tuileries gardens during the siege of Paris, late September 1870

French artillery encamped in the Tuileries gardens during the siege of Paris, late September 1870
XIR415762 French artillery encamped in the Tuileries gardens during the siege of Paris, late September 1870 (oil on canvas) by Decaen, Alfred (1820-1902)/Brunner-Lacoste

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Farriers 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12

Farriers 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12
Farriers, 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12, Konig-Albert-Kaserne, Military use of horses, 1913, Dresden, 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Unidentified automobiles Germany Konig-Georg-Kaserne

Unidentified automobiles Germany Konig-Georg-Kaserne
Unidentified automobiles in Germany, Konig-Georg-Kaserne, Sentry boxes in Germany (historical), 1913, Dresden, Kaserne des 4. Koniglich Sachsischen Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr. 48

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Military horses 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12

Military horses 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12
Military use of horses, 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12, Konig-Albert-Kaserne, 1913, Dresden, 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Military facilities Germany 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr

Military facilities Germany 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr
Military facilities of Germany, 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 64, Barracks in Saxony, 1912, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, 1912 in Pirna, Kohlberg (Hill), Pirna

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Gates Bautzen 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28

Gates Bautzen 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28
Gates in Bautzen, 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28, Husarenkaserne (Bautzen), 1913, Landkreis Bautzen, Bautzen, Kaserne des 2

Background imageArtillerie Collection: 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12

1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12, Konig-Albert-Kaserne, 1911, Dresden, Kaserne des 1. Koniglich Sachsischen Feld, Artillerie, Regiments Nr. 12, Germany

Background imageArtillerie Collection: GroBer Zapfenstreich 8. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr

GroBer Zapfenstreich 8. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr
Groszer Zapfenstreich, 8. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 78, 1908, Landkreis Leipzig, Wurzen, 8. Koniglich Sachsisches Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr. 78 Zapfenstreich, Germany

Background imageArtillerie Collection: 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 64

5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 64, 1905, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, 1905 in Pirna, Rottwerndorfer Strasze, Pirna, Viehleite (Forest + Hill)

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery Germany 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 64

Artillery Germany 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 64
Artillery of Germany, 5. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 64, Windmills in Landkreis Bautzen, 1912, Landkreis Bautzen, Konigsbruck, Reitende Abteilung des 1

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Konig-Georg-Kaserne Sentry boxes Germany

Konig-Georg-Kaserne Sentry boxes Germany
Konig-Georg-Kaserne, Sentry boxes in Germany (historical), 1911, Dresden, Kaserne des 4. Koniglich Sachsischen Feld, Artillerie, Regiments Nr. 48

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Changing Guard 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 32

Changing Guard 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 32
Changing of the Guard, 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 32, Military facilities of Germany, 1908, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr

Background imageArtillerie Collection: 8. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 78

8. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 78, Artillery of Germany, Military facilities of Germany, 1908, Landkreis Leipzig, Wurzen, Wache des Koniglich Sachsischen Feld, Artillerie

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Military facilities Germany Torgauer Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 74

Military facilities Germany Torgauer Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 74
Military facilities of Germany, Torgauer Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 74, Barracks in Saxony, Buildings in Torgau, 1914, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Torgau, Artillerie, Kaserne

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Military facilities Germany 4. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr

Military facilities Germany 4. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr
Military facilities of Germany, 4. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 48, Sentry boxes in Germany (historical), Buildings in Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge

Background imageArtillerie Collection: 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 32

3. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 32, Military facilities of Germany, Buildings in Riesa, Barracks in Saxony, 1914, Landkreis Meiszen, Riesa, Kaserne des 3

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Konig-Georg-Kaserne 1915 Dresden Kaserne des 4. Feld

Konig-Georg-Kaserne 1915 Dresden Kaserne des 4. Feld
Konig-Georg-Kaserne, 1915, Dresden, Kaserne des 4. Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr. 48, Germany

Background imageArtillerie Collection: 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28

2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28, Husarenkaserne (Bautzen), 1915, Landkreis Bautzen, Bautzen, Kaserne des 3. Koniglich Sachsischen Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr. 28, Germany

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Army Saxony Artillery Germany Military facilities

Army Saxony Artillery Germany Military facilities
Army of Saxony, Artillery of Germany, Military facilities of Germany, 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Military facilities Germany 6. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr

Military facilities Germany 6. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr
Military facilities of Germany, 6. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 68, Sentry boxes in Germany (historical), Horse-drawn carriages in Germany, Barracks in Saxony

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Artillery Germany Military facilities 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr

Artillery Germany Military facilities 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr
Artillery of Germany, Military facilities of Germany, 1. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12, Buildings in Konigsbruck, Barracks in Saxony, 1914, Landkreis Bautzen, Konigsbruck

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Husarenkaserne Bautzen 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28

Husarenkaserne Bautzen 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28
Husarenkaserne (Bautzen), 2. Koniglich Sachsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 28, Horse-drawn carriages in Germany, Gates in Bautzen, 1915, Landkreis Bautzen, Bautzen, Kaserne des 3

Background imageArtillerie Collection: A patriotic Hartwig & Vogel AG lozenge box

A patriotic Hartwig & Vogel AG lozenge box
A patriotic Hartwig & Vogel A.G. lozenge box. Schwere artillerie in gefecht stellung which means Heavy artillery ready for battle.. Trench Art

Background imageArtillerie Collection: The Regiment of the Kings Fusilliers in 1871, from L Artillerie Francaise

The Regiment of the Kings Fusilliers in 1871, from L Artillerie Francaise
XIR208140 The Regiment of the Kings Fusilliers in 1871, from L Artillerie Francaise by Moltzheim (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French

Background imageArtillerie Collection: Convoi d Artillerie Automobile ( Convoy of Motorised Artillery )

Convoi d Artillerie Automobile ( Convoy of Motorised Artillery ). After watercolour by French war artist Georges Scott (1880-1947). 1918. CLEAR COPYRIGHT




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Artillerie has played a crucial role in battles throughout history, and France is no exception. The Hotel des Invalides stands as a testament to the country's rich military heritage, housing artifacts that tell tales of valor and warfare. Among these treasures are cannons, once manned by brave soldiers who fought with unwavering determination. The Artillerie de 75, an iconic French weapon, was renowned for its precision and power on the battlefield. Its thunderous roar echoed through forests during intense encounters like the Battle of Kirk-Kilisse. A coloured photograph captures this mighty piece of artillery in all its glory. In Le Rire magazine, satirical illustrations shed light on the lighter side of war amidst chaos. The black and white sketches depict military types engaging in humorous situations while maintaining their patriotic spirit. During the Siege of Paris, French horse artillery encamped in the Tuileries gardens showcased their strength and resilience against adversity. This historic moment captured late September 1870 serves as a reminder of their unwavering dedication to protect their homeland. Even everyday objects became symbols of patriotism during times of conflict. A Hartwig & Vogel AG lozenge box proudly displayed nationalistic imagery to boost morale among troops fighting for their country's freedom. Not limited to France alone, artillerie barracks could be found worldwide - such as Berlin's Guard-Foot Artillery barracks along the riverbank - serving as homes for those who dedicated themselves to mastering this formidable craft. From ancient battles to modern warfare techniques, artillerie remains an integral part of military strategy across generations. It continues to evolve alongside technology but always stays true to its purpose: defending nations with unyielding force and protecting those who serve bravely on horseback or foot alike.