Revolutionaries Collection (#11)

The return of the French royal family to Paris in 1791 (litho)
KW239139 The return of the French royal family to Paris in 1791 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken back to Paris on 26th June; ); Ken Welsh; French

Camille Desmoulins (1760-94) speaking at the Palais Royal, 12 July 1789, engraved
KW239138 Camille Desmoulins (1760-94) speaking at the Palais Royal, 12 July 1789, engraved by Pierre Gabriel Berthault (1737-1831) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Ambush (oil on canvas)
XIR188775 The Ambush (oil on canvas) by Coessin de la Fosse, Charles Alexandre (1829-1900); 167.5x114.5 cm; Musee d Histoire et des Guerres de Vendee Cholet

Making Saltpetre (gouache on card)
XIR188769 Making Saltpetre (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Defence of a Barricade, 29th July 1830 (colour litho)
XIR187783 Defence of a Barricade, 29th July 1830 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper)
XIR238328 The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 66.8x91.7 cm; Louvre, Paris

March of the First Battalion, Rue Culture Sainte-Catherine, 1st February 1848 (gouache
XIR180487 March of the First Battalion, Rue Culture Sainte-Catherine, 1st February 1848 (gouache on paper) by Gobaut, Gaspard (1814-82); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Rue Saint-Antoine in July 1830, engraved by H. Delaporte (litho)
XIR180420 Rue Saint-Antoine in July 1830, engraved by H. Delaporte (litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Scene of the 1830 Revolution at the Louvre (oil on canvas)
XIR180163 Scene of the 1830 Revolution at the Louvre (oil on canvas) by Bezard, Jean Louis (1799-p.1861); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A Newspaper Seller, a Citizen Ready to Fight, a Citizen Carrying the Declaration
XIR180154 A Newspaper Seller, a Citizen Ready to Fight, a Citizen Carrying the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Two Bargemen (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers

The 10th August 1792, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1743-1809) 1792-93 (coloured
XIR180151 The 10th August 1792, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1743-1809) 1792-93 (coloured engraving) by Monnet, Charles (1732-p.1808) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Attack on the Hotel de Ville, 28th July 1830 (oil on canvas)
XIR180041 Attack on the Hotel de Ville, 28th July 1830 (oil on canvas) by Beaume, Joseph (1796-1885); ChAteau de Versailles

Fol. 31 The Parisians going to the Champ de Mars, 1792 (gouache on card)
XIR180027 Fol.31 The Parisians going to the Champ de Mars, 1792 (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A Citizen Ready to Fight and a Citizen Carrying the Declaration of the Rights of Man
XIR179955 A Citizen Ready to Fight and a Citizen Carrying the Declaration of the Rights of Man (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Louis XVI (1754-93) and his family taken to the Temple, 13th August 1792 (coloured
XIR177548 Louis XVI (1754-93) and his family taken to the Temple, 13th August 1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Members of the revolutionary committee of the Red Bonnet faction, late 18th century
XIR176656 Members of the revolutionary committee of the Red Bonnet faction, late 18th century (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Denon, Dominique Vivant (1747-1825); Musee Denon, Chalon-sur-Saone

The mob roaming the streets of Paris carrying torches at night in July 1789 (colour
XIR171366 The mob roaming the streets of Paris carrying torches at night in July 1789 (colour litho) by Sergent-Marceau, Antoine Louis Francois (1751-1847); Musee de la Ville de Paris

A Worker Sharing his Bread with a Student Carrying a Red Flag, from Les Journees
XIR170237 A Worker Sharing his Bread with a Student Carrying a Red Flag, from Les Journees de Fevrier, engraved by H. Jannin (coloured engraving) by Fischer

The Plantation of a Liberty Tree during the Revolution, c. 1792 (w / c on paper)
XIR170188 The Plantation of a Liberty Tree during the Revolution, c.1792 (w/c on paper) by Bericourt, Etienne (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Siege of the Pantheon, 24th June 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR168117 Siege of the Pantheon, 24th June 1848 (oil on canvas) by Gabe, Nicolas Edward (1814-65); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Revolutionary Scene: A Bivouac (oil on canvas)
XIR221453 Revolutionary Scene: A Bivouac (oil on canvas) by Taunay, Nicolas Antoine (1755-1830); 49x40 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Attack on the Tuileries, 10th August 1792 (coloured engraving)
XIR189595 Attack on the Tuileries, 10th August 1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Act of Courage of Monsieur Defontenay, Mayor of Rouen, 29th August 1792 (oil on canvas)
XIR182000 Act of Courage of Monsieur Defontenay, Mayor of Rouen, 29th August 1792 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 45.5x58 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Taking of the Bastille, 14th July 1789 (oil on canvas)
XIR14665 The Taking of the Bastille, 14th July 1789 (oil on canvas) by Houel, Jean-Pierre (1735-1813); 39x51 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Parisians Offering their Jewellery to the Convention, c. 1792 (gouache on card)
XIR101777 Parisians Offering their Jewellery to the Convention, c.1792 (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Republican Oath being signed in blood and singing The Marseillaise, c
XIR101771 The Republican Oath being signed in blood and singing The Marseillaise, c.1792 (gouache on paper) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Young Men off to Practise using the Cannon, c. 1789 (gouache on paper)
XIR101770 Young Men off to Practise using the Cannon, c.1789 (gouache on paper) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Beginning of the French Revolution, 12 July 1789, Paris (gouache on card)
XIR101767 The Beginning of the French Revolution, 12 July 1789, Paris (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); 36x53.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Macedonia - Young Turk Revolutionaries
The Flag of Freedom escorted by Young Turkish Revolutionaries - based in Macedonia. Date: 1908

Charles Francois Dumouriez (1739-1823) French soldier. Served in the French Revolutionary Wars. His belief in a constitutional monarchy aroused the suspicions of the Revolutionaries

Zapata, Leader of Mexican Revolution of the South Postcard. ca. 1913, Zapata, Leader of Mexican Revolution of the South Postcard

EDMUND BURKE, supporter of the cause of the American Revolutionaries, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Bulgarian revolutionaries, christo botev, nikola slavkov and ivan drussov in bucharest in 1875

Men at the first barricades on the campus of moscow university during the 1905 revolt in russia

Christo botev - one of the most active members of the bulgarian revolutionary central committee, he stood at the head of the committee after levskis death and the retirement of l, karavelov

Vladimir ilyich ulyanov (lenin) with fellow members of the st, petersburg league of struggle for the emancipation of the working class, st, petersburg, 1897, (left to right) standing - a, l

S, budenny, s, timoshenko, and k, voroshilov, a group portrait from 1919, at that time, voroshilov was a member of the military council of the first mounted army (cavalry)

MALPIGHI, Marcello (1628-1694). Italian doctor and scientist. Painting

Spain. Second Republic (1931-1936). 6th October

France. Revolution of 1848. Fight and taking of the Palace of Water in the Royal Palace Square of Paris

French Revolution. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (August 1789). FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Mexican Revolution - Mexican sharpshooters
Mexican Recvolution - Mexican sharpshooters firing from behind a brick barricade. One of their comrades has been killed (foreground). Date: circa 1910s

Minister of War and Minister of the Interior, Iran
His Excellency Mr. Sapah Dare Aezem, Minister of War and Chief of the Revolutionaries in Rasht and Sardare Asad, Minister of the Interior and Chief of the Bakhtiaris of Ispahan. Date: circa 1909

Turkish Nationalist Prisoners - War of Independence
Turkish Nationalist Prisoners captured at Izmit by the British forces during the Turkish War of Independence. The three ringleaders stand together (they were subsequently shot) - June, 1920

Niazim Bey and his revolutionary band
Niazim Bey, the Young Turk leader and his revolutionary band - the first to raise the flag of liberty in Macedonia. Date: circa 1910s

Revolution of Theriso - The insurgents at Malaxa
In 1898, the Great Powers declared Crete as an independent Cretan State, under the rule of the Sultan. Yet, the administration of commander Prince George irritated the Cretans

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"Revolutionaries: Icons of Change and Defiance Across the Globe" From Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution Poster in China to Che Guevara's wall paintings in Havana, they have left an indelible mark on history. These brave individuals dared to challenge the status quo, fighting for their ideals and inspiring generations. In Habana Vieja, a vibrant mural of Che Guevara stands tall, symbolizing his unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Similarly, in Mexico City's May Day Parade of 1929, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo proudly marched alongside fellow revolutionaries, advocating for workers' rights. Traveling back in time to the French Revolution, Camille Desmoulins passionately addresses a crowd at Palais Royal on that fateful day of July 12th, 1789. His words ignite a spark that would fuel the flames of change throughout France. Venturing further into history brings us to Greece's Theriso Revolution led by Venizelos against Ottoman rule. The revolutionaries' courage reverberates through time as they fight for freedom from oppression. Macedonian rebels also join this roster of courageous fighters who refused to accept subjugation. Their struggle echoes through the ages as they stand up against injustice and strive for self-determination. The Battle of Pacocha showcases another facet of revolutionary spirit - naval warfare between HMS Shah and Ameth. In this clash between powers during Peru's War with Chile in 1877-78, both sides fought fiercely for control over strategic waters. Meanwhile, Vendee witnesses Cholet Taken by determined insurgents during one chapter of France's tumultuous past. Their perseverance serves as a testament to their unyielding belief in liberty amidst chaos. Even beyond political movements or armed conflicts lies Cuba's revolutionary road sign adorned with colorful imagery—where vintage American Chevrolet cars roam freely—a reminder that revolutions can take many forms; sometimes it is the everyday resistance that shapes a nation.