National Assembly Collection

Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution, 1789
Third Estate pledging solidarity to write a constitution, known as the Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Couder

Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850
5304885 Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Louis Napoleon Bonaparte after his election as President of France
5669845 Louis Napoleon Bonaparte after his election as President of France; (add.info.: Engraving of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, (1808-1873) President of France from 1848 to 1852

Portrait of Maximilian Robespierre (1758-1794) in medallion in the series of portraits of deputes at the National
XEE5026965 Portrait of Maximilian Robespierre (1758-1794) in medallion in the series of portraits of deputes at the National Assembly held in Versailles on 4/05/1789 - Engraving of the period;

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The legislative body (Palais Bourbon) with the statue of Napoleon first emperor
LUX4817566 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The legislative body (Palais Bourbon) with the statue of Napoleon first emperor, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): An animated view of Place de la Concorde
LUX4817488 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): An animated view of Place de la Concorde, 1865 - h j j instantaneous view of Paris number 173; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Le Laugher, Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_6_20: Les jeux cirque - Chambre des deputes - Jaures Jean, Marianne
ICA4943338 Le Laugher, Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_6_20: Les jeux cirque - Chambre des deputes - Jaures Jean, Marianne; (add.info.: Le Laugher, Satirique en Couleurs)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-21 - News - Republican Republique
ICA4871175 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-21 - News - Republican Republique, Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, France

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-11-11 - Prevision of parliamentary storms - Chamber of Deputes
ICA4871842 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-11-11 - Prevision of parliamentary storms - Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, Lightning, Thunderstorm

Patriotic gifts, 27 September 1789: the women of the most distinguished artists presented themselves at the National
JAB5036967 Patriotic gifts, 27 September 1789: the women of the most distinguished artists presented themselves at the National Assembly and placed on the desk a box filled with jewelry

The deputee of the department chamber under restoration
ETI4396662 The deputee of the department chamber under restoration.; (add.info.: The deputee of the department chamber under restoration.)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Facade du Palais Bourbon, 7th arrondissement, 1867
LUX4701586 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Facade du Palais Bourbon, 7th arrondissement, 1867; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Facade du Palais Bourbon, 7th arrondissement

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285578 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron
3732963 Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis-Marie Stanislas Freron (1754-1802) a French politician, journalist, representative to the National Assembly

Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850
5304888 Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855
5304876 Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855; (add.info.: Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG

Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French statesman and historian addresses the French National Assembly 1871
5304854 Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French statesman and historian addresses the French National Assembly 1871; (add.info.: Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877)

Member of the Council of Five Cents, 1797
ETI4396661 Member of the Council of Five Cents, 1797.; (add.info.: Member of the Council of Five Cents, 1797.)

Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 23/10/04 - Next day of parliamentary rent - House of Deputes Hemicycle
ICA4855858 Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 23/10/04 - Next day of parliamentary rent - House of Deputes Hemicycle - Abbe Lemire Jules Auguste (1853-1928), De Mun Albert (1841-1914)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-12-21 - Oh, we have time to wait; they are arguing - Elections
ICA4871493 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-12-21 - Oh, we have time to wait; they are arguing - Elections, Armee, Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, Suffragism

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Chamber of Deputes (Palais Bourbon) and the Pont de la Concorde, 1900
LUX4771577 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Chamber of Deputes (Palais Bourbon) and the Pont de la Concorde, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285624 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1833_1_3: Strangers in power - New Year, Just Middle
ICA4931208 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1833_1_3: Strangers in power - New Year, Just Middle; (add.info.: La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Entree du corps legislatif, Palais Bourbon 1860
LUX4817371 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Entree du corps legislatif, Palais Bourbon 1860; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Entree du corps legislatif

The president of the legislature in 1810
ETI4396667 The president of the legislature in 1810.; (add.info.: The president of the legislature in 1810.)

View of the facade of the Palais du Corps Legislatif (Palais Bourbon) - taken on the bridge of the concord
ETI4396654 View of the facade of the Palais du Corps Legislatif (Palais Bourbon) - taken on the bridge of the concord. Architecture by Mr Bernard Poyet (1742-1824). Engraving from 1807

Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850
5304880 Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration showing the French National Assembly in Paris, 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration showing the French Corps Legislatif in Paris, 1750
5304882 Illustration showing the French Corps Legislatif in Paris, 1750; (add.info.: Illustration showing the French Corps Legislatif in Paris, 1750); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in Colours, 1831_8_18: Invocation au pair eternal - Chamber of Deputies
ICA4930560 The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in Colours, 1831_8_18: Invocation au pair eternal - Chamber of Deputies; (add.info.: The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in Colours

Le Triboulet, 1887_3_6 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Budget Finances
ICA4929453 Le Triboulet, 1887_3_6 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ. (1847-1892): Budget Finances, President of the Republic, Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle National Assembly, Senat

Coup d'etat of 2 December 1851: The French financier and politician Charles de Morny called
ELD4925180 Coup d'etat of 2 December 1851: The French financier and politician Charles de Morny called, Counte de Morny (or Duke) (1811-1865)

Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1898_7_2: The new room - Chamber of Deputes - Marianne
ICA4877554 Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1898_7_2: The new room - Chamber of Deputes - Marianne - Illustration by Jean Veber (1868-1928); (add.info)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-3-1 - Republican Republique, Sport
ICA4870702 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-3-1 - Republican Republique, Sport, Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, Monarchy, Boxing, Political Right

French revolution: night of the 4th August 1789, National Assembly renounced all privileges of the aristocracy
ELD4871579 French revolution: night of the 4th August 1789, National Assembly renounced all privileges of the aristocracy Illustration from "Mon-Histre-de-France" by HS Bres

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285566 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

French Revolution: Invasion of the Revolutionary People at the National Assembly during the French Revolution
NWI4834325 French Revolution: Invasion of the Revolutionary People at the National Assembly during the French Revolution. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: French Revolution)

Speech by Georges Jacques Danton (1759 - 1794) at the insurrectional commune of Paris, assembled on 3 September 1792
JAB5036966 Speech by Georges Jacques Danton (1759 - 1794) at the insurrectional commune of Paris, assembled on 3 September 1792. Good point, around 1890

Thomas PAINE (1737-1809), English intellectual, revolutionary, elected to the National Assembly in 1792. Engraving 1864
JAB4121567 Thomas PAINE (1737-1809), English intellectual, revolutionary, elected to the National Assembly in 1792. Engraving 1864; (add.info.: Thomas PAINE (1737-1809), English intellectual

Georges Boulanger and the storm of the bastille, 1889 (illustration)
2460635 Georges Boulanger and the storm of the bastille, 1889 (illustration) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); (add.info.: History. France. French Third Republic)

View of the French National Assembly in Paris around 1920 Postcard ca. 1920
ELD4965095 View of the French National Assembly in Paris around 1920 Postcard ca. 1920; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the French National Assembly in Paris around 1920 Postcard ca)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): crowd in front of the House of Deputes, 1919
LUX4800337 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): crowd in front of the House of Deputes, 1919; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): crowd in front of the House of Deputes

The Chamber of Deputes in Paris in the 19th century: Deputes in sitting. Assembllee Nationale - Engraving edited by
PCT4297168 The Chamber of Deputes in Paris in the 19th century: Deputes in sitting. Assembllee Nationale - Engraving edited by the Librairie Universelle d'Alfred Duquesne -; (add.info)

French revolution: night of the 4th August 1789, National Assembly renounced all privileges of the aristocracy
ELD4928592 French revolution: night of the 4th August 1789, National Assembly renounced all privileges of the aristocracy Engraving from "Bilder-Gallerie zur allgem" by Rotteck 1843

Don't forget the old Prussian spirit! Vote for the German People's Party!, 1919. Private Collection

Social Democrats go to the red ballot box!, 1919. Creator: Scheurich, Paul (1883-1945)
Social Democrats go to the red ballot box!, 1919. Private Collection

Freedom, peace, work. Vote for the German People's Party in Bavaria, 1919. Creator: Zietara, Valentin (1883-1935)
Freedom, peace, work. Vote for the German People's Party in Bavaria, 1919. Private Collection

Workers, citizens, farmers, soldiers of all tribes in Germany unite in the National Assembly, 1919. Private Collection

Portrait of Prince Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), c.1605. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Prince Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), c.1605. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

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The National Assembly, a symbol of democracy and political power, has played a significant role in shaping the course of history. One such pivotal moment occurred during the French Revolution in 1789 when the Tennis Court Oath was taken. In this historic event, members of the Third Estate gathered on a tennis court to pledge their commitment to drafting a new constitution for France. Moving across continents, we find ourselves in Bulgaria's capital city Sofia at Ploshtad Narodno Sabranie Square. Here stands the imposing statue of Russian Tsar Alexander II, reminding us of Bulgaria's own National Assembly and its historical ties with Russia. Jumping ahead to 1791, we witness another crucial episode in French history known as Der Ballhausschwur (Le Serment du Jeu de paume). This oath-taking ceremony took place inside the Royal Tennis Court where members of the National Assembly vowed not to disband until they had established a constitution for France. Serbia's Belgrade also boasts its own National Assembly building - an architectural marvel that reflects Serbia's journey towards democracy and self-governance. Heading eastward to Kuwait City brings us face-to-face with the majestic Kuwait National Assembly building. This modern structure represents Kuwait's commitment to democratic principles and serves as a hub for political discourse and decision-making. Back in Paris lies one of Europe's most iconic legislative buildings: The Bourbon Palace or Palais Bourbon houses France's current National Assembly. With its grandeur and historical significance, it stands as a testament to centuries-old parliamentary traditions. Delving into artistic representations now takes us through Henri Gousse’s illustrations featured in Le Rire magazine. These satirical drawings capture moments within Chambre des Deputes Hemicycle (the hemicycle chamber) where politicians engage in lively debates while addressing various societal issues – from dog-related amendments by Clemenceau George to sports trends involving boxing championed by Jaures Jean and Brisson Henri.