Frontpage Collection (#5)

Departure of the Madagascans, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st October 1900

A round up in southen Oranais, Algeria, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th October 1900

The grape harvest festival, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th November 1900

Le Petit Sou, socialist magazine by Theophile Steinlen, 1900. Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Le Petit Sou, socialist magazine by Theophile Steinlen, 1900. Theophile Alexandre Steinlen, frequently referred to as just Steinlen (1859-1923)

Being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, Paris, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, Paris, 1899. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) was a French politician and the 7th President of France

Saint Cyriens, St Petersburg, Russia, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Saint Cyriens, St Petersburg, Russia, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 22nd January 1899

Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana of Russia, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana of Russia, 1899. Daughters of Tsarina Alexandra Feodrovna (1872-1918) and Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918). An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th February 1899

The judges of the Supreme court of appeal, France, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The judges of the Supreme court of appeal, France, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th February 1899

The Reinach Trial, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
The Reinach Trial, 1899. Madame Hubert Henry leaving the court. Joseph Reinach is best known as the champion of Alfred Dreyfus. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th February 1899

The king the queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The king the queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th April 1899

Paul Doumer, Governor General of Indochina, Received by the King of Siam in Bangkok, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Paul Doumer, Governor General of Indochina, Received by the King of Siam in Bangkok, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th May 1899

Easter!, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Easter!, 1899. The return of the bells of France. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1899

The German consul seeks refuge on a german war ship, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The German consul seeks refuge on a german war ship, 1899. Samoan Civil Wars were a series of wars between Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The Marchand Mission travelling from the Congo to the Nile, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Marchand Mission travelling from the Congo to the Nile, 1899. An expedition by French emissary Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934)

Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th June 1899

Little Red Riding Hood, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Little Red Riding Hood, 1898. The Fashoda Incident (1898) was the climax of imperial territorial disputes between the United Kingdom and France in Eastern Africa

The young savage of Saint-Ouen, Paris, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The young savage of Saint-Ouen, Paris, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th November 1898

Spanish lookout, Spanish-American War, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Spanish lookout, Spanish-American War, 1898. The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898

A young woman is kicked by a horse, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
A young woman is kicked by a horse, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd July 1898

The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Emile Zola (1840-1902) was an influential French novelist, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism

French bicycle corp on military maneuvers, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
French bicycle corp on military maneuvers, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th September 1896

Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st November 1896

Portrait of Queen Amelia of Portugal, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Portrait of Queen Amelia of Portugal, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 15th November 1896

Venezuelan vessels sunk by the Anglo-German fleet, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th December 1902

President of the Republic opening the Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st December 1902

The Narguileh, Egypt, 1896. Artist: Maurice Orange
The Narguileh, Egypt, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th July 1896

The defence of Mazagran, Algeria, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
The defence of Mazagran, Algeria, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 6th December 1896

Joseph Francois Dupleix, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Joseph Francois Dupleix, 1896. Joseph Francois Dupleix (1697-1763) was governor general of the French establishment in India, and was the great rival of Robert Clive

Kiel!!, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Kiel!!, 1895. Kiel is a city in northern Germany. When William I of Prussia became Emperor William I of the German Empire in 1871, he designated Kiel and Wilhelmshaven as Reichskrieghafen

Handing-over of the collier de Saint Andre to the President of the Republic, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Handing-over of the collier de Saint Andre to the President of the Republic, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th June 1895

Mlle Delna, portraying a vivandiere in the comic opera, La Vivandiere, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Mlle Delna, portraying a vivandiere in the comic opera, La Vivandiere, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st April 1895

Goodbye!!, French soldiers on the way to Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Goodbye!!, French soldiers on the way to Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th April 1895

Arrival in Le Havre of the gifts of the Tsar in France, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Arrival in Le Havre of the gifts of the Tsar in France, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th November 1895

George I of Greece, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
George I of Greece, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th November 1895

The arrest of Arton, 1895. Artist: Frederic Lix
The arrest of Arton, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st December 1895

The tsarina nursing the Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
The tsarina nursing the Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th December 1895

Charles I, king of Portugal, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Charles I, king of Portugal, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th October 1895

Paul Deroulede, French author and politician, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd November 1895

Louis Pasteur, French chemist, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 13th October 1895

Enlisting Natives on the Island of La Reunion, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Enlisting Natives on the Island of La Reunion, 1895. The French under General Jacques Duchesne; to fight against the Malagasy sovereignty rebels

The President of the Republic, Felix Faure, visiting Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th February 1895

Francois Certain Canrobert, Marshal of France, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th February 1895

Sarabande, 1895. Artist: Ferdinand Roybet
Sarabande, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th May 1895

Frontpage of Le Livre des Heures, 1919. Artist: Andre Helle
Frontpage of Le Livre des Heures, 1919. A book of the principal events of the war period by Andre Helle, Berger-Levrault, Nancy, Paris, Strasbourg, 1919

End of the line of demarcation between German-occupied and Vichy France, 1942 (March 1943)
End of the line of demarcation between German-occupied and Vichy France, November 1942 (March 1943). Cover of a French magazine

Front cover of La Vie, Febuary 1991. The cover shows Pope John Paul II at the time of the First Gulf War. Rights information: Cleared for Editorial Use Only

Front cover of Paris Match, Febuary 1991. Paris Match is a French weekly magazine. The cover shows US President George Bush at the time of the First Gulf War

Front cover of Le Nouvel Observateur, Febuary 1991. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the time of the First Gulf War and a feature reporting the role of women in the conflict

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"Frontpage: A Glimpse into the Past Through Captivating Images" Step back in time and witness the allure of Hollywood's golden era as Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh grace the front page, captivating audiences with their timeless charm in 1940. Travel to a tumultuous period in history when General Gouraud narrowly escapes an assassination attempt on his journey from Damascus to Kunaitra in 1921, showcasing bravery amidst chaos. Delve into the world of romance as The Illustrated London News Wedding Number takes center stage on April 28th, 1923. Love stories unfold before your eyes, capturing hearts across generations. Experience the excitement surrounding the Festival of Britain with its vibrant guide cover from 1951. Immerse yourself in a celebration of art, culture, and innovation that shaped post-war Britain. Marvel at Dorothy Lamour's beauty and talent as she graces the front page in 1941. This American actress captivates audiences worldwide with her unforgettable performances. Uncover mysteries hidden within vintage artwork like "Mule Train" (1947) and "Cuckoo Waltz" (1948), created by unknown artists who left behind enigmatic masterpieces for us to admire today. Take flight aboard The Miles Magister aeroplane, soaring through skies filled with dreams of progress and adventure during its debut year in 1938. Witness history being made above clouds. Journey to Ethiopia's Battle of Adoua in 1898 alongside Negus Menelik II captured by F Meaulle's artistic brilliance. Witness courage personified as this leader fights valiantly for his people's freedom. Feel the thrill of golfing through time as a lady golfer swings gracefully on The Penny Magazine cover circa early 1900s. Experience elegance merged with athleticism—a true embodiment of sportsmanship. Transport yourself even further back to April 19th, 1890, with The Graphic's front cover.