Plenipotentiaries Collection

Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin (engraving)
1590120 Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin)

"Facon De Parler!"(engraving)
2777087 " Facon De Parler!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Facon De Parler!" Cartoon, 22 June 1878)

The Berlin Congress, Reception of Plenipotentiaries at the British Embassy (engraving)
1050144 The Berlin Congress, Reception of Plenipotentiaries at the British Embassy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Berlin Congress)

Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference (engraving)
1608627 Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference)

The Treaty of Vienna, 1815 (engraving)
1594437 The Treaty of Vienna, 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treaty of Vienna, 1815. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 19 December 1846)

The Berlin Congress, some of the Plenipotentiaries (engraving)
1050165 The Berlin Congress, some of the Plenipotentiaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Berlin Congress, some of the Plenipotentiaries)

The Plenipotentiaries of Great-Britain, Prussia, Holland and Russia, signing the Preliminaries of Peace
1108007 The Plenipotentiaries of Great-Britain, Prussia, Holland and Russia, signing the Preliminaries of Peace, at Petersburg between the Empress and the Porte; 4 August 1791 (engraving)

The "Pas De Deux!"(engraving)
2777188 The " Pas De Deux!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Pas De Deux!" Cartoon, 3 August 1878)

Figures from a "Triumph"(engraving)
2777088 Figures from a " Triumph" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures from a " Triumph." Cartoon, 15 June 1878)

Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin (engraving)
728955 Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenipotentiaries at the Congress of Berlin)

The Congress of Vienna, Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who signed the Treaty of Paris
1608694 The Congress of Vienna, Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who signed the Treaty of Paris, in 1815 (engraving) by Morin

The Congress at Berlin, the Crowd waiting outside the Radziwill Palace to see the Plenipotentiaries (engraving)
1059740 The Congress at Berlin, the Crowd waiting outside the Radziwill Palace to see the Plenipotentiaries (engraving) by English School

Silver Inkstand presented by the British Government to M Benedetti, Secretary to the Plenipotentiaries at Paris
1097805 Silver Inkstand presented by the British Government to M Benedetti, Secretary to the Plenipotentiaries at Paris (engraving) by English School

The Berlin Congress, Reception of Plenipotentiaries at the British Embassy

HUBER, Jean Rudolf (1721-1786). Plenipotentiaries in the Congress of Baden, September 1714. 1714. Treatise signed in September 1714, one of those that finished the War for the Spanish Succession

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In the world of diplomacy, plenipotentiaries hold immense power and responsibility, and are the representatives entrusted with negotiating on behalf of their respective nations, making decisions that shape history. One such significant event was the Congress of Berlin in 1878, where Bismarck took center stage as he opened the congress. Engravings capture this momentous occasion, showcasing the grandeur and importance of these plenipotentiaries. The engravings also depict scenes from other key gatherings like the Peace Conference and Treaty of Vienna in 1815. These images transport us back to a time when plenipotentiaries played crucial roles in shaping international relations. Amongst them were figures from Great Britain, Prussia, Holland, and Russia who signed the Preliminaries of Peace at Petersburg between Empress Catherine II and The Porte in 1791. Their signatures symbolized hope for peace amidst turbulent times. Not all negotiations were peaceful though; some led to conflicts like The Second Opium War depicted in an engraving. Plenipotentiaries faced challenges head-on while striving for resolutions that would benefit their countries. Amidst intense discussions and negotiations during these conferences, there were lighter moments too. An engraving titled "Facon De Parler. " captures one such instance where plenipotentiaries engaged in lively conversations - a reminder that even diplomats have human interactions beyond formalities. Engraved scenes also showcase moments of triumph when agreements were reached or alliances formed - a testament to the perseverance and skill exhibited by these dedicated individuals.