Franco Collection (page 6)

FRANCO-PRUSS/LE BOURGET
The Prussian Grenadiers of the Queen Elisabeth regiment storm the French barricade at Le Bourget. 30 October 1870

BATTLE OF SASSBACH 1675
THE BATTLE OF SASSBACH The German commander Montecuculi pays tribute to the dead French general Turenne. Date: 27 July 1675

Watching a firework display to celebrate the Franco-Russian festivities, from the summit of the Tower Date: 1893

Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (engraving)
1720504 Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); (add.info.: Franco prussian war, 1870 : siege of Paris by prussian soldiers, drawing by Lix)

French machine gun, Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
1720523 French machine gun, Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Franco-prussian war, 1870 : french machine gun, engraving)

Franco Properzi-Curti Italy & Benetton Treviso Rugby Union 01 October 1999 Date: 01 October 1999

Franco Smith South Africa & Blue Bulls 16 November 1998 Date: 16 November 1998

Ratification of the Preliminaries of Peace at the French National Assembly on 1st March 1871 (engraving)
1720469 Ratification of the Preliminaries of Peace at the French National Assembly on 1st March 1871 (engraving) by Janet

Jules Favre giving the National Assembly powers for National Defence, Bordeaux, 12th February 1871 (engraving)
1720479 Jules Favre giving the National Assembly powers for National Defence, Bordeaux, 12th February 1871 (engraving) by French School

Battle of Villiers, Franco-Prussian War, November 1870 (engraving)
1720467 Battle of Villiers, Franco-Prussian War, November 1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Villiers, also called the Battle of Champigny)

Giuseppe Garibaldi at the National Assembly in Bordeaux, France, March 1871, engraving
1720468 Giuseppe Garibaldi at the National Assembly in Bordeaux, France, March 1871, engraving by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Giuseppe Garibaldi, french deputy)

Prussian soldiers defending a village, Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
1720470 Prussian soldiers defending a village, Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); (add.info.: Franco prussian war in 1870 in Choisy le Roi)

Occupation of Paris by Prussian troops, Rue du Bac, 1st March 1871 (engraving)
1720439 Occupation of Paris by Prussian troops, Rue du Bac, 1st March 1871 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Carlos Franco British Open, Carnoustie, 16 July 1999 Date: 16 July 1999

A mother discipline her naughty child
5616392 A mother discipline her naughty child by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a mother discipline her naughty child by George du Maurier (1834-1896)

Two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850
3478461 Two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Engraving depicting two gentlemen smoking a cigar and talking after dinner)

A busy street scene in London, 1850
3478378 A busy street scene in London, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a busy street scene in London)

A ladies tennis match
3733763 A ladies tennis match. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a ladies tennis match. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896)

A game of lawn tennis
3735755 A game of lawn tennis by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration depicting young ladies playing a game of lawn tennis)

Cartoon depicting a musical evening at home
5308988 Cartoon depicting a musical evening at home by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a musical evening at home)

Cartoon titled "Going into Dinner"depicting a young couple entering a dinning
5308942 Cartoon titled " Going into Dinner" depicting a young couple entering a dinning room by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Cartoon titled modesty and duty in comfort which comments on the two different
5308841 Cartoon titled modesty and duty in comfort which comments on the two different styles of bathers by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Cartoon titled A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory
5308836 Cartoon titled A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory - a father tries to explain Darwins Theory to his Wife and daughter by Du Maurier

Cartoon depicting a young girl standing in front of a large fireguard
5308835 Cartoon depicting a young girl standing in front of a large fireguard by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a young girl standing in front of a large fireguard)

Cartoon commenting on rapid urban expansion and Jerry-building
5308828 Cartoon commenting on rapid urban expansion and Jerry-building by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on rapid urban expansion and Jerry-building)

Cartoon depicting nursemaids wheeling their carriages past the barracks
5308712 Cartoon depicting nursemaids wheeling their carriages past the barracks by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting nursemaids wheeling their carriages past the barracks)

Cartoon commenting on the popularity of caged birds in Britain
5308705 Cartoon commenting on the popularity of caged birds in Britain by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the popularity of caged birds in Britain)

Cartoon depicting a game of lawn tennis
5308702 Cartoon depicting a game of lawn tennis by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a game of lawn tennis)

Cartoon titled The Phrenology Argument - Again with the caption "
5308700 Cartoon titled The Phrenology Argument - Again with the caption " The Futility of Argument" by Du Maurier

Cartoon depicting a mother punishing her son by making him stand facing the wall
5308626 Cartoon depicting a mother punishing her son by making him stand facing the wall by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Engraving depicting a female tennis player in discomfort because of her new rubber shoes
5308623 Engraving depicting a female tennis player in discomfort because of her new rubber shoes by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Engraving depicting the use of white phosphorus paint recommended to tennis players
5308622 Engraving depicting the use of white phosphorus paint recommended to tennis players by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Engraving depicting a middle-aged couple ice skating
5308588 Engraving depicting a middle-aged couple ice skating by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a middle-aged couple ice skating)

A cartoon depicting a chef taking orders from the children of the house
5310765 A cartoon depicting a chef taking orders from the children of the house. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author, 19th century by Du Maurier

George du Maurier depicting his vision of the application of Edisons telephonoscope
3359487 George du Maurier depicting his vision of the application of Edisons telephonoscope, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Chef francais (colour litho)
2796770 Chef francais (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef francais. Illustration for Histoire Generale Du Costume by R Jacquemin (Charles Delagrave)

Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, Franco-Prussian War, 1871
Vintage 19th century photograph: Ruins of the Palace of St Cloud, Franco-Prussian War, 1871

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - Palace of Music
circa 1910s

On the Paris Ramparts during the war of 1870. Soldier, gentleman and fashionable women on the snow-covered ramparts during the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable woman in the Square of the Tuileries, 1870
The Square of the Tuileries, 1870. Woman in green dress with train, mantelet lined with fur, black hat. Families and children play behind her

Cartoon depicting a mother with her brood
5308627 Cartoon depicting a mother with her brood by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a mother with her brood)

Cartoon depicting a different type of gas meter in use
5308598 Cartoon depicting a different type of gas meter in use by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a different type of gas meter in use)

Cartoon depicting women wearing pince-nez glasses
5308552 Cartoon depicting women wearing pince-nez glasses by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting women wearing pince-nez glasses)

Cartoon depicting Doctor Meilanion Jones, finding himself outstripped in the race for
5309310 Cartoon depicting Doctor Meilanion Jones, finding himself outstripped in the race for patients by the fair Doctress Atlanta Robinson by Du Maurier

Cartoon commenting on the Siege of Paris, which took place during the Franco-Prussian War
5309103 Cartoon commenting on the Siege of Paris, which took place during the Franco-Prussian War by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Siege of Paris)

The Franco-Prussian War
5307841 The Franco-Prussian War. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Franco-Prussian War. Britannia (centre) and her team of nurses tend to both Prussian (left)

Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid
5314310 Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); (add.info.: Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid)

The annual congress of the National Association for Social Science
5616382 The annual congress of the National Association for Social Science by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the annual congress of the National Association for Social)

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"Franco: A Historical Figure Shaping Europe's Destiny" Step into the world Bahamonde, also known as Francisco (1892-1975), a prominent figure in European history. As we delve into his life and the events surrounding him, we uncover a captivating narrative that spans across continents and epochs. Let us begin our journey in Germany, circa 1871. The map of Europe was undergoing significant changes due to the unification of Germany under Bismarck and the fall of Napoleon III's empire. These political shifts would later shape Franco's path. Fast forward to London in 1908, where the Franco-British Exhibition took place, emphasizing unity between nations. This event showcased cultural exchange and technological advancements while fostering international cooperation. Meanwhile, back in Paris during 1871, women Communards from Montmartre played an essential role during the Paris Commune uprising. Their resilience echoes throughout history as they fought for their rights amidst turbulent times. Returning to London once more with its iconic Underground plan featured at the exhibition; it symbolized progress and innovation within urban infrastructure—a testament to human ingenuity. However, not all moments were marked by unity or progress. The Last Stand of the Communards reminds us of their ultimate defeat during the Paris Commune uprising—an event etched deeply into France's collective memory. Amidst these historical events unfolds "Our Miss Gibbs, " a play penned by Adrian Ross that captivated audiences with its charm and wit—providing respite from tumultuous times through artistry. Intriguingly enough, even warfare finds its way into this tale. Witness French soldiers sniping on battlefields—a haunting reminder of conflict's harsh realities—as well as Helmut Carl Bernhard Graf von Moltke leading German forces during World War I—the embodiment of military strategy personified. Lastly, let us not forget Sedan—the turning point in Franco-Prussian War.