Sans Culotte Collection

Republican Card Game, 1793
LSE4101316 Republican Card Game, 1793; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Republican Card Game, 1793); Photo © Leonard de Selva

The panty-free, the leading figure of a French revolutionary ship. French school painting, watercolor around 1795
MMM5483451 The panty-free, the leading figure of a French revolutionary ship. French school painting, watercolor around 1795.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The panty-free)

Costume of a revolutionary commoner or sans culotte, 1793. 1825 (lithograph)
7237140 Costume of a revolutionary commoner or sans culotte, 1793. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a commoner or sans culotte)

The Sans-Culotte
This illustration shows a finely dressed lady with a fan, standing unaffected by the sight of a charging man armed with a spear, who is deemed a sans-culotte

No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c. 1902 (colour litho)
6031071 No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c.1902 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Non Monsieur)

Portrait of the singer Simon Chenard, 1792 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4606894 Portrait of the singer Simon Chenard, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 33x22 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Man (without panties with Phrygian hat) and woman of the people in 1792 - in "Collection of costumes
LSE4088747 Man (without panties with Phrygian hat) and woman of the people in 1792 - in " Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture to serve in the history of the French revolution

The Bishop of A Tuns Breeches; - The Flaming Eveque purifying the House of Office
2966880 The Bishop of A Tuns Breeches; - The Flaming Eveque purifying the House of Office! To the Patriots of France and England

The Sans-Culotte (colour lithograph)
CHT173508 The Sans-Culotte (colour lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper)
CHT411538 The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 66.8 x 91.7 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins)

A Paris Beau, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189733 A Paris Beau, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Madame Sans Culotte, c. 1789 (colour litho)
CHT268781 Madame Sans Culotte, c.1789 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Le Bon Sans-Culotte, c. 1789 (coloured engraving) (see 161092 for b / w)
CHT268782 Le Bon Sans-Culotte, c.1789 (coloured engraving) (see 161092 for b/w) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Prophet of the Hebrews - the Prince of Peace conducting the Jews to the Promised Land
2655350 The Prophet of the Hebrews - the Prince of Peace conducting the Jews to the Promised Land, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 1795 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Prophet of the Hebrews: the Prince of Peace conducting the Jews to the Promised Land
NCO193186 The Prophet of the Hebrews: the Prince of Peace conducting the Jews to the Promised Land, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris
NCO193118 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191754 The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Portrait du chanteur Simon Chenard (1758-1832) en costume de sans culotte portant un
FIA5401953 Portrait du chanteur Simon Chenard (1758-1832) en costume de sans culotte portant un drapeau a la fete de la liberte de la Savoie

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub
2966809 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio, or The Modern Quixote, published by S. W
NCO193176 Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio, or The Modern Quixote, published by S.W. Fores in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Good Sans-Culotte, 1793-1794. Creator: Anonymous
The Good Sans-Culotte, 1793-1794. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The French Singer Chenard In The Costume Of A Sans-Culotte, Flag Bearer At The Festival Of Liberty De La Savoie, 14Th October 1792. After The Painitng By Louis Leopold Boilly

The Singer Chenard, as a Sans-Culotte, 1792. Artist: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
The Singer Chenard, as a Sans-Culotte, 1792. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Madame Sans-Culotte, 1792 (colour engraving)
XIR899307 Madame Sans-Culotte, 1792 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Prison Tribunal of 2 & 3 September, 1792 (gouache on card)
XIR34120 Prison Tribunal of 2 & 3 September, 1792 (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); 36x53.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Parisian Sans-culotte (coloured engraving)
XIR34121 Parisian Sans-culotte (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Alexandre Lenoir (1761-1839) opposing the destruction of the royal tombs of the French
XIR215525 Alexandre Lenoir (1761-1839) opposing the destruction of the royal tombs of the French monarchy in the Church of Saint-Denis

Deputies of the National Convention leaving the Assembly at the Tuileries, 31st May 1793
XIR194143 Deputies of the National Convention leaving the Assembly at the Tuileries, 31st May 1793, engraved by Jean Joseph Tassaert (1765-1835) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Harriet

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

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

FRENCH REVOLUTION ALLEGORY. The Bloody Sans-Culottes. Death and starvation as a result of the French Revolution. Pen and watercolor by an unidentified artist

SANS-CULOTTES PARADE, 1793. Sans-culottes parade through Paris ridiculing Christianity and the Church. Contemporary watercolor, 1793

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"Sans Culotte: The Revolutionary Spirit of the French Revolution" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the French Revolution, where a new class emerged - "The Sans-Culotte. " These commoners, depicted in various artworks and illustrations throughout history, embodied the essence of revolutionary fervor and defiance. In Simon Chenard's portrait from 1792, we catch a glimpse of one such sans culotte. With an intense gaze and rugged appearance, he personifies the resilience and determination that characterized this group. Their unwavering commitment to their cause is further exemplified by their refusal to wear knee breeches or "culottes, " symbolizing their rejection of aristocratic privilege. As seen in depictions like "The Execution of Louis XVI, " these ordinary citizens played a pivotal role in shaping history. They stormed the Tuileries on August 10th, 1792, as captured vividly in pen & ink by an unknown artist. Fearless and resolute, they toppled monarchies and demanded justice for all. "The Sans-Culotte" lithograph showcases another facet of this movement. Bold colors bring to life their distinctive attire - Phrygian hats atop heads devoid of panties - representing both rebellion against societal norms and unity among themselves. This costume became iconic during those turbulent times. Horace de Viel-Castel's lithograph portrays a man and woman dressed as sans culottes in 1792. It serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained this identity had become within society at large during that period. Yet amidst all the upheaval, there were moments of satire too. In "The Bishop A Tuns Breeches, " we witness humor aimed at religious figures who dared challenge revolutionary ideals while Madame Sans Culotte's colorful lithograph captures her spirited persona with pride. Through it all, whether through oil paintings or etchings hand-colored with care like "A Paris Beau, " the sans culotte remained a symbol of defiance against oppression.