New France Collection (#2)

The game of lacrosse (engraving)
977793 The game of lacrosse (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of lacrosse)

Mandan buffalo dance (engraving)
977790 Mandan buffalo dance (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandan buffalo dance. Illustration for La Nouvelle-France by Eugene Guenin (Hachette, 1900)

Battle of the Monogahela, 1755 (engraving)
977774 Battle of the Monogahela, 1755 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Felix (1815-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Monogahela, Pennsylvania, 1755)

The docks of Montreal, Quebec, Canada (engraving)
977770 The docks of Montreal, Quebec, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The docks of Montreal, Quebec, Canada)

Railway in the Rocky Mountains, Canada (engraving)
977768 Railway in the Rocky Mountains, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway in the Rocky Mountains, Canada)

Canadian trapper (engraving)
977767 Canadian trapper (engraving) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian trapper. Illustration for La Nouvelle-France by Eugene Guenin (Hachette, 1900)

Cree chief (engraving)
977765 Cree chief (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cree chief. Illustration for La Nouvelle-France by Eugene Guenin (Hachette, 1900)

Trading post on the Red River, Canada (engraving)
977764 Trading post on the Red River, Canada (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trading post on the Red River, Canada)

The wounded General Montcalm is brought back to Quebec, 1759 (colour litho)
977754 The wounded General Montcalm is brought back to Quebec, 1759 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trappers trading with Native Americans, New France (colour litho)
977753 Trappers trading with Native Americans, New France (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trappers trading with Native Americans)

Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho)
977751 Louis de Baude de Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1690 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis de Baude de Frontenac)

Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving)
3058240 Map of Lake Ontario with the English and French fleets, 1757 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Americans shadowing a British column (engraving)
977791 Native Americans shadowing a British column (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans shadowing a British column)

Transporting timber (engraving)
977762 Transporting timber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transporting timber. Illustration for La Nouvelle-France by Eugene Guenin (Hachette, 1900)

Pierre le Moyne d Iberville attacking the fort of Monsipi, Canada, 1686 (colour litho)
977755 Pierre le Moyne d Iberville attacking the fort of Monsipi, Canada, 1686 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing for cod on the Grand Banks, Newfoundland (engraving)
977788 Fishing for cod on the Grand Banks, Newfoundland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for cod on the Grand Banks, Newfoundland)

Fort and trading post in the far north of Canada (engraving)
977786 Fort and trading post in the far north of Canada (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort and trading post in the far north of Canada)

The French warship Serieux resisting an attack from five British ships (engraving)
977777 The French warship Serieux resisting an attack from five British ships (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French warships attacked by a British fleet (engraving)
977775 French warships attacked by a British fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French warships attacked by a British fleet)

Market of the Upper Town, Quebec City, Canada (engraving)
977771 Market of the Upper Town, Quebec City, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market of the Upper Town, Quebec City, Canada)

Adam Dollard and his companions fighting the Iroquois at the Battle of Long Sault, Canada, 1660 (colour litho)
977760 Adam Dollard and his companions fighting the Iroquois at the Battle of Long Sault, Canada, 1660 (colour litho) by Bombled

A view of Miramichi, a French settlement in the Gulf of St Laurence, 1760 (engraving)
3058241 A view of Miramichi, a French settlement in the Gulf of St Laurence, 1760 (engraving) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roberval and Cartier in the cabin of the viceroys ship (litho)
3622412 Roberval and Cartier in the cabin of the viceroys ship (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sioux hunting buffalo (engraving)
977784 Sioux hunting buffalo (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sioux hunting buffalo)

CANADA: FRENCH TRADERS. Native Americans trading with the French in eastern Canada, early 17th century. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

New Orleans in 1718
French colonial port of New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1718. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Powder horns and musket balls used in the fur trade
Powder horns, musket balls, and other trade items at a mountain-man rendezvous reenactment, Fort Mandan, North Dakota. Photograph

French colonists in Illinois
Festivities of early French settlers in Illinois. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Flag of France, 1700s
French flag marking La Verendrye expeditions claim of the northern Great Plains for France in 1743, Pierre, South Dakota. Digital photograph

French map of the Great Lakes, 1703
La Hontans map of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence valley, 1703. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 18th century illustration

French settlement of the Great Lakes, 1600s
French Jesuit map of Lake Superior, Upper Michigan, and Wisconsin, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

PEXP2A-00114
Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, French explorer of North America. Hand-colored woodcut

French soldiers in North America, early 1700s
Canada and Louisiana defended by French soldiers in the early 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Louisbourg surrendered by the French in Canada, 1758
Surrender of Louisbourg to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst, French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British army gathering to capture Quebec, 1759
General Wolfe assembling the British army on the Plains of Abraham to take Quebec, 1759. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Frederic Remington illustration

EXPL2A-00325
Map of New France and Canada, 1597. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century map printed in Wytfliet

North American colonies in 1733
European claims in North America in 1733, when the last English colony, Georgia, was founded. Color lithograph

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne De Bienville Portrait
Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, 1680 - 1767, aka Sieur de Bienville. Portrait and signature. French colonial administrator in New France

Corbis Collection
Fine Art Storehouse Corbis Collection

CANADA: JESUIT MISSIONARY. A Jesuit missionary preaching to the Native Americans in 17th century Canada. Line drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

HABITATION OF QUEBEC, 1608. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys after an engraving in the works of Samuel de Champlain

ETIENNE BRULE (c1592-1633). French explorer in Canada. Etienne Brule with a raiding party of Huron Native Americans at the mouth of the Humber River by Lake Ontario. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

LA SALLE CLAIMING LOUISIANA. French explorer Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, claiming Louisiana for France, 9 April 1682. Oil on canvas, 1847, by George Catlin

MAP OF LOUISIANA TERRITORY. Detail of a map of the Mississippi Valley and the Louisisana Territory made by Guillaume Delisle, Nuremberg, Germany, 1734

Orteliuss map of The New World, 1603
Orteliuss map of The New World. This map of the Americas is from the 1603 edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theatre of the World)

VOYAGEUR, 1722. A French-Canadian voyageur on snowshoes. French engraving, 18th century

BUSN2P-00115
Beaver pelt stretched on a sapling frame and laced with rawhide, a reproduction of the pre-industrial tanning method displayed in Wisconsin. Photograph

BUSN2A-00026
Native Americans bringing beaver pelts to white traders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Riches of New France: A Glimpse into a Forgotten Era" Step back in time and discover the captivating history through these intriguing hints. Delve into the depths of this once-vibrant colony with a French engraved map of the Great Lakes from 1755, offering a glimpse into its geographical significance. Immerse yourself in the fur trade that shaped New France's destiny as you admire an authentic Flintlock pistol, symbolizing both commerce and conflict. Witness pivotal moments like Major General James Wolfe and Marquis de Montcalm facing off at the Battle of Quebec in 1759, forever etched in history. Marvel at Samuel de Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke in 1629, capturing a crucial turning point for this French stronghold. Meet Sieur d'Iberville, a gallant French-Canadian soldier who left his mark on New France's legacy. Explore beyond Quebec as you encounter an engraving depicting the plan of New Orleans from 1718-1720, showcasing early French influence on American soil. Reflect upon General Wolfe's tragic demise during the Siege of Quebec in 1759 through an English copper engraving dating back to 1792. Witness Native American tribes uniting against their common foes within New France during the tumultuous 17th century. Feel their determination as Hurons gather to fight Iroquois forces, highlighting indigenous resistance amidst colonial struggles. New France may have faded into obscurity over time, but its impact remains indelible. Join us on this journey through centuries past and uncover tales of exploration, conquests, alliances forged and broken – all within this forgotten chapter that helped shape North America's identity.