French Revolution 1789 1799 Collection (#3)

The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. An incident during the French revolution, 1789. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 7th February 1891

Crossing of Arcola Bridge, 15 November 1796, (19th century). Popular image of the three-day battle against the Austrians, which took place at Arcole, (or Arcola) in northern Italy

Tennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Tennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). French Revolution: meeting of the States General where Deputies swore not to meet again until a Parliament had been formed

Battle of Rivoli, 14 January, 1797, (19th century). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

Napoleon at the Siege of Toulon, 1793, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Napoleon at the Siege of Toulon, 1793, (c1835). In August the fervently anti-revolutionary port of Toulon was occupied by the Bourbons and a British, Spanish and pro-Bourbon military force

Napoleon at the Battle of Rivoli, 14 January, 1797. The battle of Rivoli occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy (1735-1810) made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

The Patriotic Singers, 1794. Artist: Dominique Doncre
The Patriotic Singers, 1794. Also known as The Marseillaise

Building a Chappe telegraph station, c1793, (c1870). Claude Chappes (1763-1805) optical telegraph station used a system of rope

Eiffel Tower elevator, 1889. Elevator built by Otis. An elevator car and one leg of the tower showing the elevator system with (1) hydraulic cylinder; (2) travelling multiplying pulleys; (3)

Suppression of religious orders during the French Revolution, late 18th century. A Capuchin Friar disposing of his habit to a Jewish second-hand clothes dealer

Camille Desmoulins (1760-1794), 1895. French journalist and revolutionary whose writings in favour of clemency displeased Robespierre. He was guillotined at the same time as his friend, Danton

Thomas Paine, English-born American revolutionary, writer and philosopher, c1790. Paine (1737-1809) emigrated to America in 1774

Storming of the Bastille, French Revolution, Paris, 1789. On the morning of 14 July 1789, a crowd advanced on the Bastille, the state prison in Paris

Battle of Fleurus, 16 June 1794 (19th century). Artist: Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse
Battle of Fleurus, 16 June 1794 (19th century). Marshal Jean Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833), mounted on the grey horse, commanding the French army to victory against the Austrians

Napoleon helping to defeat counter-revolutionaries in Paris, French Revolution, 1795. Napoleon Bonaparte (on horseback) commanding revolutionary troops in street fighting on 13 Vendemiaire (5 October)

Suicide of Romme, Goujon, Duquesnoy, Soubrany and Bourbotte, French Revolution, 1795. Having been condemned to death by the Thermidoriens, Romme, Goujon, Duquesnoy

Storming of the Bastille by Parisians led by the Grenadier Guards, 14 July 1789 (1804). On the morning of 14 July 1789, a crowd advanced on the Bastille, the state prison in Paris

Jean Victor Moreau, French Revolutionary soldier. Artist: Delpech
Jean Victor Moreau, French Revolutionary soldier. Moreau (1761-1813) supported Napoleons coup d etat in 1799 and was subsequently given command of the Army of the Rhine

Lazare Nicolas Marguerite Carnot, French revolutionary. A member of the National Convention, Carnot (1753-1823) was the organiser of victory in Frances revolutionary wars

Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1798), French Enlightenment philosopher and sociologist, 1874
Marie-Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794), French Enlightenment philosopher and sociologist

Le General Cavaignac 28 Juin 1848, France. Colour Lithograph. Private collection

Les Grandes Journees de la Revolution Francaise, Revolution of 1789, France. Colour Lithograph. Private collection

Alexandre, Vicomte de Beauharnais (1760-1794), French soldier. Artist: Delpech
Alexandre, Vicomte de Beauharnais (1760-1794), French soldier. Beauharnais was the first husband of Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon I

Bonaparte and the Council of Five Hundred at St Cloud, 10th November 1799, (1893). The coup d etat of 18 Brumaire in which General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the regime of the Directory

Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), French Enlightenment philosopher and educationalist. Artist: Walker
Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), French Enlightenment philosopher and educationalist. He is portrayed reaching to the light and speaking to his wife just before his death

Battle and crossing of Bridge of Lodi, 11 May, 1796. Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle and crossing of Bridge of Lodi, 11 May, 1796. It was at the Battle of Lodi that Napoleon Bonaparte proved himself to his men and won the nickname The Little Corporal

Napoleon at the Siege of Toulon, 1793, (19th century). The major port of Toulon was anti-revolutionary and on 28 August 1793, the city turned itself over to the Bourbons and a British

The Battle of Valmy, 20 September, 1792, (1826). Artist: Horace Vernet
The Battle of Valmy, 20 September, 1792, (1826). At this battle a mixture of French regulars and conscripts, under General Francois Kellerman, faced an army of Brunswick veterans

Louis XVI at the Bar of the National Convention, December 26th 1792 (1796). French Revolution: having been asked by the President of the Convention if he had anything to say in his own defence

French Revolution 1789: Allegorical emblem of the Republic. Fasces topped by the Cap of Liberty and ribands with the legend Liberty, Fraternity, Egality or Death. French popular print

The Battle of the Nile, August 1798, (1800). Artist: J Philippe de Loutherbough
The Battle of the Nile, August 1798, (1800). The battle was fought at night in the Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria. Admiral Lord Nelson found the French fleet at anchor and attacked

The Battle of Jemappes, 1792, (1821). Artist: Horace Vernet
The Battle of Jemappes, 1792, (1821). The Austrian army was in winter quarters near Jemappes, in the Austrian Netherlands (Belgium) when attacked by the French on 6 November

Battle of Rivoli won by the Emperor Napoleon I, 14 January 1797, (c1835-1884)
Battle of Rivoli won by the Emperor Napoleon I, 14 January, 1797, (1800-1899).The battle of Rivoli in northern Italy occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth

The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. Artist: Jacques-Louis David
The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. From the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles, France

Paul Jean Francois Nicolas, Comte de Barras (1755-1829), French revolutionary. A soldier, Barras advanced in revolutionary France to become one of the five Directors who controlled the government of

Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793), French astronomer, writer and politician
Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) French astronomer, writer and politician. Bailly was a member of all the three great French academies, the Academie des Sciences

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The French Revolution of 1789-1799: A Transformative Journey Step back in time and witness the tumultuous era that forever changed the course of history. From a bird's-eye view of the Eiffel Tower during the Paris Exposition of 1889 to iconic battles and influential figures, this caption encapsulates key moments from the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in the Battle of the Pyramids on June 21, 1798, depicted by artist Francois Georgin. Feel the intensity as Napoleon Bonaparte leads his troops to victory against Egyptian forces, solidifying his reputation as a military genius. Travel further back to June 26, 1794, where you'll find yourself amidst another pivotal battle - Fleurus. Witness how General Jourdan's strategic brilliance secured a decisive win for France against Austrian forces during their campaign in Belgium. Explore one aspect that fueled this revolution - anti-clericalism. Discover how religious institutions were challenged and reformed during this period through powerful imagery depicting scenes like Mayor Kervegan stopping peasants' riot at a toll barrier in Nantes in 1790. Transport yourself to Versailles in 1789 when King Louis XVI reluctantly opened the States-General. Helmann's engraving captures this historic moment when representatives from all walks of life gathered with hopes for change, unknowingly setting off an irreversible chain reaction. Marvel at portraits showcasing influential figures like Madame Roland - an ardent supporter whose unwavering dedication ignited revolutionary fervor among her contemporaries. See her passion reflected through brushstrokes that immortalize her spirit even after her tragic demise. Witness Napoleon Bonaparte before he became Emperor - Baclere's portrait reveals his ambitious gaze and hints at his future dominance over Europe. Experience firsthand how he rose from relative obscurity to become one of history's most renowned leaders. Cross borders into London where James Gillray paints a vivid scene inside the House of Commons in 1795.