Gambetta Collection (#4)

M. Gambetta Pleading for Delescluze at the baudin Trial, November 14, 1868
M. Gambetta Pleading for Delescluze at the " baudin Trial, " November 14, 1868

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH CRUISER. The French armored cruiser, Leon Gambetta, during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. French poster, 1915, depicting two French troops, one opening a small box of supplies sent from home

LEON GAMBETTA (1838-1882). French politician. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c1875, by Etienne Carjat

French politician. Gambetta (left, with hand on balloons basket) preparing to board the hot air balloon Armand Barbes
LEON GAMBETTA (1838-1882). French politician. Gambetta (left, with hand on balloons basket) preparing to board the hot air balloon Armand Barbes at Montmartre

French politician. Gambetta escaping by balloon from German-besieged Paris on 7 October 1870
LEON GAMBETTA (1838-1882). French politician. Gambetta escaping by balloon from German-besieged Paris on 7 October 1870. Contemporary colored engraving

French balloons carrying Leon Gambetta and members of his provisional government over Prussian lines from Paris to
SIEGE OF PARIS, 1870. French balloons carrying Leon Gambetta and members of his provisional government over Prussian lines from Paris to Amiens, 7 October 1870

The Assault On M. Gambetta By M. De Sainte-croix At The Sainte Lazare Station, Paris, France

Franco-Prussian War: Gambetta Proclaim the Republic, Paris, September 4 1870

Franco-Prussian War: Leon Gambetta, 1838 - 1882, Minister of the Interior and War

Franco-Prussian War: The famous pigeon Gambetta and Keratry

Franco-Prussian War: Leaving of Gambetta, Minister for the Interior, to Tours by means of balloon Armand Barbes, 7 October 1870, France

Franco-Prussian War: L. Gambetta at Tours, France, 1870

LEON GAMBETTA (1838-1882). French politician. Gambetta assaulted by Sainte-Croix at the Sainte Lazare Station, Paris. Wood engraving, 1874

La journee du Poilu. 25-26 decembre 1915. Avec vous et par vous, nous jurons de sauver la France. Leon Gambetta. Two French soldiers

Shrine to Leon Gambetta, Paris, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Place Gambetta and docks, Havre, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Libourne, France, Rue Gambetta - View through the Arch at the end of the arcades Date: circa 1910s

Third Republic
Gambetta proclaims the Third Republic at the palais du Corps Legislatif, Paris : it is unpopular with pretty well everyone, but ensures a measure of stability. Date: 4 September 1870

Assassination of Leon Gambetta
Leon Gambetta assassinated in his home by a Sister of the Free-Masons. 1890s

Le Lycee Hotel, Constantine, Algeria
Bone, Algeria - Rue Gambetta Date: circa 1897

Head shape variation, 19th century
Head shape variation. Array of head shape drawings for named French soldiers, lawyers, and politicians, collected as part of an anthropological study. Others studied (not shown) included criminals

Arthur Ranc / Gill
Arthur Ranc (1831-1908), Duel fighting, French politician and writer. Implicated in a plot against Napoleon III, imprisoned for belonging to a secret society

Mario Proth / Gill
Mario Proth (1832-1891) French journalist, writer, historian, art critic, and a close associate of Gambetta and Ferry

Eugne Spuller / Gill
Eugne Spuller (1835-1896) French journalist, member of the Seine, close connections to Gambetta (illustrated in silhouette)

Arthur Chalamet / Gill
Jean Marie Arthur Chalamet (1822-1895) French Republican politician, Under Secretary of State in Gambettas Cabinet

Franco-Prussian War. The First German in Paris
On January 28th 1871 Paris capitulatd to the Prussians. The Government of National Defence, under Trochu and Gambetta, signs a 3 week armistice with Bismarck to negotiate peace

Franco-Prussian War: balloon from Paris over Versailles
Crowds in the streets in Versailles watching balloon overhead. During the siege of Paris post came in and out of Paris by balloon and the famous escape of Leon Gambetta

Gambetta / Gill / Hommes D a
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman

The Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard; Fra
Illustration showing the Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. The Provisional Government of National Defence was set up after the French

Paris Unrest
When the Paris crowd heckle - and a M. de Saint-Croix assaults - Gambetta at the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Garde Municipale have to be summoned to disperse them

Gambetta Assaulted
When the Paris crowd heckle - and a M. de Saint-Croix assaults - Gambetta at the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Garde Municipale have to be summoned to disperse them

Mourning Gambetta
France mourns Gambetta

Buildings, Place Gambetta, Perpignan, Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Gambetta in Balloon
Gambetta, minister of the Interior, makes his escape from the besieged city in the balloon Armand Barbes

Gambetta / Gill / Eclipse 70
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman: escaping with a cabbage and a goat!

Gambetta / Trombinoscope
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman: a satirical depiction

Gambetta / Figaro Album
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman

Gambetta / Sepia Cdv
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman

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"Gambetta: A Legacy of Influence and Resilience" In the world of French politics, one name stands out with an enduring legacy - Gambetta. From his early beginnings to his untimely demise, Leon Gambetta left an indelible mark on history. Born in 1838, Gambetta rose to prominence as a prominent French politician during the late 19th century. His charismatic personality and unwavering determination made him a force to be reckoned with. As seen in the advertisement for Vivier Freres leather gloves from 1886, Gambetta's influence extended beyond politics. One captivating aspect of this enigmatic figure was his ability to captivate audiences through hand shadows. Using only his hands, he would create silhouettes depicting famous figures such as Marianne, symbolizing the spirit of France itself. This unique talent showcased both his creativity and theatrical flair. Gambetta's impact reached far beyond France's borders. The illustration by Charles Gilbert-Martin depicts British, French, American, and German battleships surrounding him - a testament to his international recognition and influence. Tragically, it was at Gambetta's funeral that the nation mourned the loss of this remarkable statesman. The solemn occasion brought together people from all walks of life who had been touched by his vision for a better future. His dedication to satire is evident in "Le Don Quixote, " where he fearlessly critiqued societal norms through humor and wit. In another illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill titled "Bulletin de santé - Gastronomy cooking eat, " we see how even gastronomy became intertwined with political commentary under Gambetta's watchful eye. On September 4th, 1870 (04/09/1870), history witnessed an extraordinary moment when Gambetta proclaimed the discheance (abdication) of power amidst tumultuous times. This act demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the principles he held dear.