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National Guard Collection (#4)

"From the Barricades of 1848 to Modern Combat Boots

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune

Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune, 24 May 1871 (engraving)
6001339 Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune, 24 May 1871 (engraving) by European School

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)

Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001335 Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: French revolution: the oath of the districts. After the proclamation of the Constitution

French revolution: the oath of the districts. After the proclamation of the Constitution
JLJ4588545 French revolution: the oath of the districts. After the proclamation of the Constitution, the people gathered in the public squares, the cures presided over the rallies

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Napoleon I and his staff looking at the pomegranates of the Imperiale Guard - Painting a

Napoleon I and his staff looking at the pomegranates of the Imperiale Guard - Painting a
JLJ4568964 Napoleon I and his staff looking at the pomegranates of the Imperiale Guard - Painting a watercolor and a gouache on cardboard by Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) 1911 Sun

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Illustration of Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book '

Illustration of Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book "
JLJ4626257 Illustration of Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book " The Memorial se Sainte Helene" by Count Emmanuel de Las Cases (1766-1842)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The volunteers leaving for the army. French Revolution, 1793

The volunteers leaving for the army. French Revolution, 1793
JLJ4609138 The volunteers leaving for the army. French Revolution, 1793. Anonymous French painting, 18th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.59 x 0.73m

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Discussion of bistro between national guards - by Daumier, 19th century

Discussion of bistro between national guards - by Daumier, 19th century
LSE4080382 Discussion of bistro between national guards - by Daumier, 19th century by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Fires in the Rue Royale, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)

Fires in the Rue Royale, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001309 Fires in the Rue Royale, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fires in the Rue Royale, Paris Commune, 1871)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)

Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001301 Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Return of casualties wounded in fighting at the Porte Maillot, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)

Return of casualties wounded in fighting at the Porte Maillot, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001299 Return of casualties wounded in fighting at the Porte Maillot, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Place de l Hotel de Ville, circa 1820 - in 'Vues de Paris'

Place de l Hotel de Ville, circa 1820 - in "Vues de Paris"
LSE4083630 Place de l HA'tel de Ville, circa 1820 - in " Vues de Paris" by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier, Pierre (1756-1804) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Rome - in 'Zola: 32 caricatures lustrant les romances de Zola'

Rome - in "Zola: 32 caricatures lustrant les romances de Zola"
LSE4107717 Rome - in " Zola: 32 caricatures lustrant les romances de Zola" by Lebourgeois, ed. Bernard & Cie, Paris

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Arrest of Maximilien Robespierre, on 27 / 07 / 1794 - The Apprehension of Robespierre

Arrest of Maximilien Robespierre, on 27 / 07 / 1794 - The Apprehension of Robespierre
XEE4157681 Arrest of Maximilien Robespierre, on 27/07/1794 - The Apprehension of Robespierre - Robespierres arrest by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Maximilien Robespierre)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Portrait of the Officers of the Belgian National Guard, 1855

Portrait of the Officers of the Belgian National Guard, 1855
LSE4310717 Portrait of the Officers of the Belgian National Guard, 1855. Photography, late 19th century, Paris. Coll. Selva

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Le Restaurant De La Garde Nationale (litho)

Le Restaurant De La Garde Nationale (litho)
2798886 Le Restaurant De La Garde Nationale (litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Restaurant De La Garde Nationale)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The Recent Revolution in the Argentine Confederation, Sketches in Buenos Ayres (engraving)

The Recent Revolution in the Argentine Confederation, Sketches in Buenos Ayres (engraving)
1053282 The Recent Revolution in the Argentine Confederation, Sketches in Buenos Ayres (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The National Guard at Athens taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George (engraving)

The National Guard at Athens taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George (engraving)
1102956 The National Guard at Athens taking the Oath of Allegiance to King George (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Inside Paris, in front of the Pantheon, Enlistment of Volunteers for Marching Battalions of

Inside Paris, in front of the Pantheon, Enlistment of Volunteers for Marching Battalions of the National Guard
1104719 Inside Paris, in front of the Pantheon, Enlistment of Volunteers for Marching Battalions of the National Guard (engraving) by English School

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Trochu rallying the National Guard outside the Hotel de Ville, October 1870 (engraving)

Trochu rallying the National Guard outside the Hotel de Ville, October 1870 (engraving)
958970 Trochu rallying the National Guard outside the Hotel de Ville, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The Siege of Paris (chromolitho)

The Siege of Paris (chromolitho)
667718 The Siege of Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Paris. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The Return to Paris of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Varennes, 26th June 1791

The Return to Paris of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Varennes, 26th June 1791
CHT186240 The Return to Paris of Louis XVI (1754-93) from Varennes, 26th June 1791, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) and Daniel Vrydag (1765-1822) (coloured engraving) by Prieur, Jean Louis

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Cover of 'Le Grelot', number 1066, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1066, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4922795 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1066, Satirique en Couleurs, 1891_9_13: Les grandes manoeuvres - Anticlericalism, Republican, Religion, President of the Republic

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Paris after the Insurrection (engraving)

Paris after the Insurrection (engraving)
1617522 Paris after the Insurrection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris after the Insurrection)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: French Revolution of 1848 (engraving)

French Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
1607083 French Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution of 1848)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The National Guard of Paris left for the army in September 1792

The National Guard of Paris left for the army in September 1792
LSE4086843 The National Guard of Paris left for the army in September 1792. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: French Revolution: On the 13th of the year IV; General Bonaparte (Napoleon I Bonaparte

French Revolution: On the 13th of the year IV; General Bonaparte (Napoleon I Bonaparte
JLJ4635332 French Revolution: On the 13th of the year IV; General Bonaparte (Napoleon I Bonaparte) had the guns brought, the insurges were gunfire on the steps of the Church of Saint Roch in Paris

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Illustration taken from the book 'The Heros of the Siecle'

Illustration taken from the book "The Heros of the Siecle"
JLJ4624555 Illustration taken from the book " The Heros of the Siecle", anecdotal recits by Dick de Lonlay and illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: French Revolution: recruitment sign at the French guard. 18th century statue

French Revolution: recruitment sign at the French guard. 18th century statue
JLJ4610259 French Revolution: recruitment sign at the French guard. 18th century statue. Paris, Musee Carnavalet by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The seizure of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 and the arrest of Monsieur de Launay

The seizure of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 and the arrest of Monsieur de Launay
JLJ4585491 The seizure of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 and the arrest of Monsieur de Launay. Marquis Bernard Rene (Bernard-Rene) Jordan de Launay (1740-1789), governor of the Bastille

Background imageNational Guard Collection: French Revolution, 1789: Phrygian hat, dagger, dead leaves

French Revolution, 1789: Phrygian hat, dagger, dead leaves
JLJ4608468 French Revolution, 1789: Phrygian hat, dagger, dead leaves and convocation of 2 members of the National Guard of Paris

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Inside Paris, the Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard (engraving)

Inside Paris, the Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard (engraving)
1104687 Inside Paris, the Provisional Government reviewing the National Guard (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inside Paris)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Arrival of the King of the Greeks at Athens, His Majesty reviewing the National Guard (engraving)

Arrival of the King of the Greeks at Athens, His Majesty reviewing the National Guard (engraving)
1102900 Arrival of the King of the Greeks at Athens, His Majesty reviewing the National Guard (engraving) by English School

Background imageNational Guard Collection: National Guard or African Militia of Algiers, created in 1830 by General Clausel of

National Guard or African Militia of Algiers, created in 1830 by General Clausel of
XEE4405812 National Guard or African Militia of Algiers, created in 1830 by General Clausel of the French army of Africa, to ensure order in the city

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Barricade Saint Julien a Rouen, avril 1848 - in 'Fasttes de Gardes nationales de

Barricade Saint Julien a Rouen, avril 1848 - in "Fasttes de Gardes nationales de
XEE4113355 Barricade Saint Julien A Rouen, avril 1848 - in " Fasttes de Gardes nationales de France", 1849 by Unknown Artist

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Defense of Valenciennes (by the Republicans against the British and Austrians in 1794)

Defense of Valenciennes (by the Republicans against the British and Austrians in 1794)
XEE4114441 Defense of Valenciennes (by the Republicans against the British and Austrians in 1794). Engraving of the 19th century

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit JOB (1858 - 1931)

Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit JOB (1858 - 1931)
JLJ4639135 Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray de Breville dit JOB (1858 - 1931); Illustration taken from the book " Les epees de France"

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Soldier of the Imperial Guard on horseback. Lithography by Francois Lalaisse (1812-1884

Soldier of the Imperial Guard on horseback. Lithography by Francois Lalaisse (1812-1884
JLJ4685049 Soldier of the Imperial Guard on horseback. Lithography by Francois Lalaisse (1812-1884) 1860 Paris, Decorative Arts by Lalaisse

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931

Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931
JLJ4641397 Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Le Moblot (Soldier of the National Guard Mobile during the War of 1870), Private Collection by Job

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Cannon Park on Montmartre, 1871 (b / w photo)

Cannon Park on Montmartre, 1871 (b / w photo)
740733 Cannon Park on Montmartre, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)

Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)
CHT418395 Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791

The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791
CHT211951 The Arrest of Louis XVI (1754-93) at Varennes, 22nd June 1791, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) and Daniel Vrydag (1765-1822) (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis

Background imageNational Guard Collection: National Guard soldiers protect the National Assembly in Paris

National Guard soldiers protect the National Assembly in Paris
5669681 National Guard soldiers protect the National Assembly in Paris. Engraving during the French 1848 Revolution (engraving) by French School

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Women of the market of Les Halles freeing members of the clergy from captivity, Paris Commune

Women of the market of Les Halles freeing members of the clergy from captivity, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001306 Women of the market of Les Halles freeing members of the clergy from captivity, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by German School

Background imageNational Guard Collection: The Fun Journal, 1901_2_23 - Illustration by Noel Dorville (1861-1938): Elections

The Fun Journal, 1901_2_23 - Illustration by Noel Dorville (1861-1938): Elections
ICA4945680 The Fun Journal, 1901_2_23 - Illustration by Noel Dorville (1861-1938): Elections, Universal Suffrage - Deschanel Paul by Dorville, Noel (1874-1938); (add.info.: The Fun Journal)

Background imageNational Guard Collection: Celebration of the 1st National Federation on 14 July 1790 on the Altar of the Fatherland

Celebration of the 1st National Federation on 14 July 1790 on the Altar of the Fatherland
XEE4113372 Celebration of the 1st National Federation on 14 July 1790 on the Altar of the Fatherland in Champs-de-Mars, on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of the capture of the bastille - in




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"From the Barricades of 1848 to Modern Combat Boots: A Historical Journey with the National Guard" Step into history as we explore the multifaceted role of the National Guard throughout time. Witness their valor at the Barricade de la Porte Saint Denis in June 1848, where they stood united against adversity, defending their ideals. Feel the weight of combat boots worn by Andre M. Jones during the Iraq War in 2003, symbolizing resilience and sacrifice on foreign soil. Travel back to the Siege of Paris in 1870-1871, where Garde Mobile de la Seine fought relentlessly for their city's freedom amidst chaos and destruction. Immerse yourself in Jules Benoit-Levy's painting depicting The Defence of Rambervillers in 1870, capturing a poignant scene from the Franco-Prussian War. Experience Charlotte Corday's fateful journey to her execution on July 17th, 1793 - an engraving that echoes both tragedy and defiance during turbulent times. Glimpse into history as Louis XVI meets his fate on January 21st, 1793; witness how even after death, his head is displayed by guards upon a scaffold at Musee Du Louvre. Uncover lesser-known stories like that of French priest Berthollet assassinated by Chinese national guards near Yun Ngan Cheou (Yun-Ngan-Cheou) in April 1898 - a testament to international conflicts faced by this revered institution. Marvel at Achille Lemot's illustration portraying The Carmelites of Compiegne martyrs during French Revolution - showcasing unwavering faith despite facing death penalty execution scafaud. Delve into Russian history with an engraving depicting Paul I Petrovich's assassination within his room at Saint Michaels Palace after signing his abdication - highlighting internal struggles faced by monarchies worldwide.