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Prussia Collection (#6)

"Prussia: A Historical Tapestry of Power, Wars, and Royalty" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the captivating world of Prussia

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of French general Jean-Joseph Farre, Franco Prussian War, Franco Prussian War

Portrait of French general Jean-Joseph Farre, Franco Prussian War, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617652 Portrait of French general Jean-Joseph Farre, Franco Prussian War, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Fench admiral Jean Bernard Jaur guiberry , Franco Prussian War

Portrait of Fench admiral Jean Bernard Jaur guiberry , Franco Prussian War
IAN5617649 Portrait of Fench admiral Jean Bernard Jaur guiberry , Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of French general Alfred Chanzy, Franco Prussian War

Portrait of French general Alfred Chanzy, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617648 Portrait of French general Alfred Chanzy, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Gravure in 'Les combattants de 1870-71' par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)
IAN5617642 Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938), guerre Franco-Allemande" (1870-1871), Franco Prussian War

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of French general Auguste Alfred de Montaigu, Franco Prussian War

Portrait of French general Auguste Alfred de Montaigu, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617636 Portrait of French general Auguste Alfred de Montaigu, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Colonel von Abendroth - Gravure in 'Les combattants de 1870-71' par le commandant Leonce Rousset

Colonel von Abendroth - Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)
IAN5617632 Colonel von Abendroth - Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938), guerre Franco-Allemande" (1870-1871), Franco Prussian War

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of French general Duplessis, Franco Prussian War

Portrait of French general Duplessis, Franco Prussian War
IAN5617629 Portrait of French general Duplessis, Franco Prussian War; (add.info.: Gravure in "Les combattants de 1870-71" par le commandant Leonce Rousset (1850-1938)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Great Battle on the Sambre, Germany invaded by the Russians, 1914 (print)

Great Battle on the Sambre, Germany invaded by the Russians, 1914 (print)
PCT5618366 Great Battle on the Sambre, Germany invaded by the Russians, 1914 (print); (add.info.: First World War 14-18 (1914 - 1918)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Postcard, Satirical in Colors: The Battle of Aisne - War of 14 -18, Fighting, Allies

Postcard, Satirical in Colors: The Battle of Aisne - War of 14 -18, Fighting, Allies, Aisne - William II, Joffre
ICA4838133 Postcard, Satirical in Colors: The Battle of Aisne - War of 14 -18, Fighting, Allies, Aisne - William II, Joffre, Francois-Joseph 1st of Austria; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Postcard, Satirical in Colors, 1914_9: On Liquid - War of 14 -18

Postcard, Satirical in Colors, 1914_9: On Liquid - War of 14 -18, Liege - William II Illustration by D'Amy
ICA4838024 Postcard, Satirical in Colors, 1914_9: On Liquid - War of 14 -18, Liege - William II Illustration by D'Amy; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in Colors)

Background imagePrussia Collection: War between France and Prussia: The Prussian army crosses the river of the Loire in Orleans in

War between France and Prussia: The Prussian army crosses the river of the Loire in Orleans in France in the middle of
NWI4837777 War between France and Prussia: The Prussian army crosses the river of the Loire in Orleans in France in the middle of the snow storm, 1871

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke (1800-1891), Feld Marechal and Prussian politician

Portrait of Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke (1800-1891), Feld Marechal and Prussian politician
JEB4835806 Portrait of Helmuth Karl Bernhard von Moltke (1800-1891), Feld Marechal and Prussian politician. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Eitel Frederic (1883-1942), Prince of Prussia, son of William II

Portrait of Eitel Frederic (1883-1942), Prince of Prussia, son of William II. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835766 Portrait of Eitel Frederic (1883-1942), Prince of Prussia, son of William II. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Eitel Frederic (1883-1942), Prince of Prussia

Background imagePrussia Collection: Postcard, in N & B, 1918_6: Le kronprinz Mezieres/German occupation 1914 1918 - War of 14 -18

Postcard, in N & B, 1918_6: Le kronprinz Mezieres/German occupation 1914 1918 - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia
ICA4948241 Postcard, in N & B, 1918_6: Le kronprinz Mezieres/German occupation 1914 1918 - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Automotive, Mezieres - Kronprinz; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Postcard, in N & B: The European War 1914 Transport of German Prisoners - War of 14 -18

Postcard, in N & B: The European War 1914 Transport of German Prisoners - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography
ICA4948803 Postcard, in N & B: The European War 1914 Transport of German Prisoners - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Train - Soldiers, Prisoners; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II (left) and Field Marshal von Hindeburg studying maps during the First World War

Kaiser Wilhelm II (left) and Field Marshal von Hindeburg studying maps during the First World War
3058415 Kaiser Wilhelm II (left) and Field Marshal von Hindeburg studying maps during the First World War. Wilhelm II, Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia, 1859 - 1941

Background imagePrussia Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 14, Satirique en N & B

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 14, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874105 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 14, Satirique en N & B, 1905_7_2: L'entente cordiale - Colonization, Pays d'Europe, Germany Prussia, Couple, Morocco

Background imagePrussia Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 10, Satirique en N & B

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 10, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874023 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 10, Satirique en N & B, 1905_6_4: Le cabot Guillaume II defenseur de la cap - Anticlericalisme - Eg avec reactionaries - Guillaume II

Background imagePrussia Collection: The hydrographer Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) wounds during the Battle of Buzenval on January 19

The hydrographer Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) wounds during the Battle of Buzenval on January 19
ELD4951188 The hydrographer Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) wounds during the Battle of Buzenval on January 19, 1871 Engraving from "The Martyrs of Science" by Gaston Tissandier 1882; Private

Background imagePrussia Collection: Woman of Cleves in festival habit, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn

Woman of Cleves in festival habit, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4686388 Woman of Cleves in festival habit, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion

Background imagePrussia Collection: Troubadour playing on six instruments in front of Prussian and Scots soldiers, 1815

Troubadour playing on six instruments in front of Prussian and Scots soldiers, 1815
FLO4677605 Troubadour playing on six instruments in front of Prussian and Scots soldiers, 1815. By moving his head, elbows and knees, he plays pan pipes, mandolin, drum, triangle

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727783 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Georg Bleibtreu)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727823 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Theodor Weishaupt, April 8, 1817 - April 5)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727821 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Chief of the Militair telegraphy)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727814 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Edwin Freiherr von Manteuffel)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727797 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Chief staff surgeon MD Schubert, Germany)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727788 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Lazarett Pastor Rettig)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727787 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Peter Thielen, October 24, 1806 - July 4)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871

Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871
3727785 Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871; (add.info.: Military people of Germany in the Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871, Hans Alfred Konstantin von Kretschmann)

Background imagePrussia Collection: La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria

La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria
ICA4933769 La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_12_30: War of 14 -18, Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria, Belligerants and Symbols, Bulgaria - William II

Background imagePrussia Collection: Charles II de Mecklembourg Strelitz (1741-1816) - Duke Charles of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Charles II de Mecklembourg Strelitz (1741-1816) - Duke Charles of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Prussian soldier
UTD4924202 Charles II de Mecklembourg Strelitz (1741-1816) - Duke Charles of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Prussian soldier, brother of Queen Luise of Prussia, steel engraving

Background imagePrussia Collection: Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), Prussian general, steel engraving by Carl Mayer - Nuremberg

Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), Prussian general, steel engraving by Carl Mayer - Nuremberg, published by C. A
UTD4919042 Gerhard von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), Prussian general, steel engraving by Carl Mayer - Nuremberg, published by C. A

Background imagePrussia Collection: Frederick William (1795-1861), crown prince of Prussia, later Frederick William IV of Prussia

Frederick William (1795-1861), crown prince of Prussia, later Frederick William IV of Prussia, 1830 (steel engraving)
UTD4926138 Frederick William (1795-1861), crown prince of Prussia, later Frederick William IV of Prussia, 1830 (steel engraving); (add.info.: Engraving from " Zeitgenossen Nr)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Cartoon by Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French President of the Third Republic with his evocating

Cartoon by Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French President of the Third Republic with his evocating shadow William II of
JEB4855420 Cartoon by Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French President of the Third Republic with his evocating shadow William II of Prussia. Engraving by Andre Gill (1840-1885). Dim: 28x20cm

Background imagePrussia Collection: Coats of arms and arms of some nations, circa 1800. (Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil)

Coats of arms and arms of some nations, circa 1800. (Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua)
NWI4850348 Coats of arms and arms of some nations, circa 1800. (Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, United States, Mexico, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Russia, France, Chile)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amelie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklembourg Strelitz)

Portrait of Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amelie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklembourg Strelitz, 1776-1810)
IMB4827811 Portrait of Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amelie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklembourg Strelitz, 1776-1810), Queen of Prussia and Wife of Frederic William III of Prussia; (add.info)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amelie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklembourg Strelitz)

Portrait of Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amelie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklembourg Strelitz, 1776-1810)
IMB4827817 Portrait of Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amelie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklembourg Strelitz, 1776-1810), Queen of Prussia and Wife of Frederic William III of Prussia; (add.info)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Frederic Guillaume Victor Albert of Hohenzollern

Portrait of Frederic Guillaume Victor Albert of Hohenzollern (Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Hohenzollern)
IMB4827628 Portrait of Frederic Guillaume Victor Albert of Hohenzollern (Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Hohenzollern, who became William II, German Emperor and Last King of Prussia)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Gustav von Stiehle (1823-1899), General of Prussia

Portrait of Gustav von Stiehle (1823-1899), General of Prussia
IMB4827485 Portrait of Gustav von Stiehle (1823-1899), General of Prussia; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustav von Stiehle (1823-1899), General of Prussia); © Imagebroker

Background imagePrussia Collection: Painting depicting the coronation of King William of Prussia, 19th century (print)

Painting depicting the coronation of King William of Prussia, 19th century (print)
3524001 Painting depicting the coronation of King William of Prussia, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Painting depicting the coronation of King William of Prussia (1797-1888)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of King William of Prussia during the Battle of Koniggratz

Portrait of King William of Prussia during the Battle of Koniggratz
3523977 Portrait of King William of Prussia during the Battle of Koniggratz; (add.info.: Portrait of King William I of Prussia (1797-1888) during the Battle of Koniggratz

Background imagePrussia Collection: Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek

Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek
3523971 Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek (1804-1881) an Austrian general. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrussia Collection: Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan

Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan
3523959 Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan; (add.info.: Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan. Fought during the Franco-Prussian War on 1 September 1870)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Prussian Fusilier Cap about 1740

Prussian Fusilier Cap about 1740
3056363 Prussian Fusilier Cap about 1740; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Prussian Fusilier cap of the Regiment Jung Scherin Nr)

Background imagePrussia Collection: Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet

Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet
3056359 Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Officer's Spike Helmet ); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imagePrussia Collection: Napoleon I enters Berlin, October 27, 1806

Napoleon I enters Berlin, October 27, 1806
3031046 Napoleon I enters Berlin, October 27, 1806; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon I enters Berlin, October 27, 1806); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imagePrussia Collection: M-1863 Brunswick Life Battalion enlisted man's infantry shako

M-1863 Brunswick Life Battalion enlisted man's infantry shako
3031032 M-1863 Brunswick Life Battalion enlisted man's infantry shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: M-1863 Brunswick Life Battalion enlisted man's infantry shako); © Don Troiani

Background imagePrussia Collection: German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar

German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar
3030993 German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar; Private Collection; (add.info.: German medal for the Franco-Prussian War with Metz bar); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023




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"Prussia: A Historical Tapestry of Power, Wars, and Royalty" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the captivating world of Prussia. This European kingdom, which later became a crucial part of Germany in 1871, holds a rich history filled with influential figures and significant events. In this vintage painting, we witness Queen Victoria and Prince Albert alongside their beloved children. Their reign marked an era of great prosperity for both Britain and Prussia, fostering diplomatic ties that shaped Europe's future. As our eyes wander across the map of Europe from 1871, we see how Prussia's influence extended far beyond its borders. Its strategic location played a pivotal role during the Napoleonic Wars – notably witnessed in the Battle of Rothiere where brave soldiers fought for freedom against French forces. The dropping of the pilot in 1890 symbolized a turning point for Prussian politics. Illustrated by John Tenniel's artwork, it depicted Emperor Wilhelm II dismissing his trusted advisor Bismarck – marking a shift towards more aggressive policies that would shape Germany's destiny. Frederick the Great stands tall in another vintage painting representing Prussian might. His leadership during turbulent times solidified Prussia as a formidable force on the European stage. Queen Victoria's encounter with Prince Wilhelm further strengthened ties between Britain and Prussia. Little did they know that their meeting would foreshadow momentous events such as Austro-Hungarian War Bonds being advertised through striking posters – showcasing alliances formed within Europe at that time. The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles forever altered geopolitical dynamics. It united various German states under one banner while also impacting royal families like Hesse-Cassel and Greece who found themselves intertwined within this new order. Amidst triumphs and turmoil alike, Queen Victoria mourned deeply after losing loved ones – captured poignantly in an image showing her surrounded by her grieving children at Windsor.