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Third Republic Collection (#3)

The Third Republic, established in France after the fall of Napoleon III's Second Empire, was a period marked by political turmoil and societal changes

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Almanac of Le Petit Colon Algerien, 1893 (colour engraving)

Almanac of Le Petit Colon Algerien, 1893 (colour engraving)
CHT164084 Almanac of Le Petit Colon Algerien, 1893 (colour engraving) by Birck, Alphonse (1859-1942) (after); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Armand Fallieres, newly-elected President of France (litho)

Armand Fallieres, newly-elected President of France (litho)
6014073 Armand Fallieres, newly-elected President of France (litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand Fallieres, newly-elected President of France)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)

The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)
5207768 The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Adolphe Thiers, 1870 (b / w photo)

Adolphe Thiers, 1870 (b / w photo)
1720482 Adolphe Thiers, 1870 (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe Thiers (1797 - 1877) was a French statesman and historian

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Jules Favre giving the National Assembly powers for National Defence, Bordeaux

Jules Favre giving the National Assembly powers for National Defence, Bordeaux, 12th February 1871 (engraving)
1720479 Jules Favre giving the National Assembly powers for National Defence, Bordeaux, 12th February 1871 (engraving) by French School

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Members of the Government of National Defence imprisoned by the Paris Communards

Members of the Government of National Defence imprisoned by the Paris Communards, 31st October 1870 (engraving)
1720480 Members of the Government of National Defence imprisoned by the Paris Communards, 31st October 1870 (engraving) by French School

Background imageThird Republic Collection: View of Adolphe Thiers Hotel, Paris (engraving)

View of Adolphe Thiers Hotel, Paris (engraving)
1720440 View of Adolphe Thiers Hotel, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Adolphe Thiers hotel (1797-1877) in Paris

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Marie Francois Sadi Carnot at his Desk (oil on canvas)

Marie Francois Sadi Carnot at his Desk (oil on canvas)
1698986 Marie Francois Sadi Carnot at his Desk (oil on canvas) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Location Unknown; (add.info.: Marie Francois Sadi Carnot (1837-1894) president francais en 1887-1894

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Caricature of Emile Combes (colour litho)

Caricature of Emile Combes (colour litho)
1701531 Caricature of Emile Combes (colour litho) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of government from 1902 to 1905)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Album of the Siege of Paris, Elephants of the garden (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)

Album of the Siege of Paris, Elephants of the garden (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414931 Album of the Siege of Paris, Elephants of the garden (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageThird Republic Collection: The Avenue des Champs-Elysees in 1888, 1898 (litho)

The Avenue des Champs-Elysees in 1888, 1898 (litho)
5913112 The Avenue des Champs-Elysees in 1888, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Fashionable woman on the avenue des Champs-Elysees, 1888)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: A La Republique Francaise (colour photogravure)

A La Republique Francaise (colour photogravure)
3657087 A La Republique Francaise (colour photogravure) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A La Republique Francaise)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Patrice de MacMahon, Duke of Magenta, French general and statesman (colour litho)

Patrice de MacMahon, Duke of Magenta, French general and statesman (colour litho)
3639641 Patrice de MacMahon, Duke of Magenta, French general and statesman (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patrice de MacMahon (1808-1893), Duke of Magenta

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Leon Gambetta, French statesman (colour litho)

Leon Gambetta, French statesman (colour litho)
3639638 Leon Gambetta, French statesman (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Gambetta (1838-1882), French statesman

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Jules Grevy, French statesman (colour litho)

Jules Grevy, French statesman (colour litho)
3639636 Jules Grevy, French statesman (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Grevy (1807-1891), French statesman

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504424 Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pepin

Background imageThird Republic Collection: L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504404 L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pepin

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Le Depart de la Commune, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

Le Depart de la Commune, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504383 Le Depart de la Commune, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Ed Renaux (19th Century); (add.info)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504379 Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pilotell

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees

Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees
3779499 Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees in late 19th century Paris, France)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Cafe outside park in Paris in late 19th century

Cafe outside park in Paris in late 19th century
3779486 Cafe outside park in Paris in late 19th century by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Cafe outside park in Paris in late 19th century with waiter serving coffee.Victorian children)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Paris covered market

Paris covered market
3779495 Paris covered market by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Paris market, France in late 19th century. Lobsters, shell fish, oysters on the market stall. 1882)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho)

Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho)
971863 Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: M. Gambetta starting for Tours, illustration from Cassell

M. Gambetta starting for Tours, illustration from Cassell
STC410941 M. Gambetta starting for Tours, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Background imageThird Republic Collection: The President of France in Nice (colour litho)

The President of France in Nice (colour litho)
2782190 The President of France in Nice (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The President of France in Nice)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786393 A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A secular paradise)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Maurice Rouvier, French politician. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Maurice Rouvier, French politician. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786225 Maurice Rouvier, French politician. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice Rouvier, French politician)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: The French presidential election (colour litho)

The French presidential election (colour litho)
2779162 The French presidential election (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French presidential election)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Camille Krantz, French Minister of War (litho)

Camille Krantz, French Minister of War (litho)
2819038 Camille Krantz, French Minister of War (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Krantz, French Minister of War)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Charles Dupuy, Prime Minister of France (colour litho)

Charles Dupuy, Prime Minister of France (colour litho)
2819001 Charles Dupuy, Prime Minister of France (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dupuy, Prime Minister of France. M Dupuy)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Members of the French parliament voting to elect Armand Fallieres President of France at

Members of the French parliament voting to elect Armand Fallieres President of France at Versailles (colour litho)
3097560 Members of the French parliament voting to elect Armand Fallieres President of France at Versailles (colour litho) by French School

Background imageThird Republic Collection: President Loubet of France reviewing Spanish troops at Carabanchel during his visit to Spain

President Loubet of France reviewing Spanish troops at Carabanchel during his visit to Spain (colour litho)
3097541 President Loubet of France reviewing Spanish troops at Carabanchel during his visit to Spain (colour litho) by French School

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Working on the metropolitan, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal

Working on the metropolitan, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal
REV287775 Working on the metropolitan, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 14th May 1899 (colour litho) by Meaulle, F.L

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from

Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from
REV287773 Strike in Paris, building site protected by the army, illustration from Le Petit Journal Supplement illustre, 23rd October 1898, engraved by Henri Meyer (1844-91) (colour litho) by Michel

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b / w photo)

Class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b / w photo)
CHT287750 Class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Monument to Leon Gambetta, cour Napoleon, Louvre, 1888 (bronze & stone

Monument to Leon Gambetta, cour Napoleon, Louvre, 1888 (bronze & stone
XIR346101 Monument to Leon Gambetta, cour Napoleon, Louvre, 1888 (bronze & stone) (see also 346102 to 346104, 346503) (b/w photo) by Aube, Jean Paul (1837-1916); Paris

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Arithmetic class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b / w photo)

Arithmetic class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b / w photo)
CHT163673 Arithmetic class in a primary school, Orme, 2nd March 1909 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Dynamite Explodes in the Chamber of Deputies in Paris, December 1893 (colour litho)

Dynamite Explodes in the Chamber of Deputies in Paris, December 1893 (colour litho)
CHT248208 Dynamite Explodes in the Chamber of Deputies in Paris, December 1893 (colour litho) by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Scene on the bank of the River Marne (phototypie)

Scene on the bank of the River Marne (phototypie)
CHT247794 Scene on the bank of the River Marne (phototypie) by Scalbert, Jules (1851-1928) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageThird Republic Collection: A natural history class in a primary school, Orme, dissection of a rabbit

A natural history class in a primary school, Orme, dissection of a rabbit
CHT213035 A natural history class in a primary school, Orme, dissection of a rabbit, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-92), from La Revue Illustree

Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-92), from La Revue Illustree
CHT164495 Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-92), from La Revue Illustree, engraved by Florian, 15th July 1887 (colour engraving) by La Barre, de (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878: the Le Creusot Power hammer in Champs-de-Mars

Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878: the Le Creusot Power hammer in Champs-de-Mars
CHT164240 Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878: the Le Creusot Power hammer in Champs-de-Mars, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ferat, P

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Nursery school, 1898 (oil)

Nursery school, 1898 (oil)
CHT164021 Nursery school, 1898 (oil) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); Ecole Normale Superieure d Institutrices, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Victor Hugos Salon, 21 rue de Clichy, Paris, December 1875 (colour engraving)

Victor Hugos Salon, 21 rue de Clichy, Paris, December 1875 (colour engraving)
CHT157394 Victor Hugos Salon, 21 rue de Clichy, Paris, December 1875 (colour engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageThird Republic Collection: M. Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870, illustration from Cassell

M. Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870, illustration from Cassell
STC410934 M. Gambetta proclaiming the Republic, September 1870, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Background imageThird Republic Collection: Solemn Distribution of Flags at Longchamp by President Jules Grevy (1807-91)

Solemn Distribution of Flags at Longchamp by President Jules Grevy (1807-91)
CHT245063 Solemn Distribution of Flags at Longchamp by President Jules Grevy (1807-91), 14th July 1880, 1880 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris




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The Third Republic, established in France after the fall of Napoleon III's Second Empire, was a period marked by political turmoil and societal changes. This era witnessed the rise of influential figures and iconic landmarks that shaped the nation's history. One notable event during this time was Edouard Drumont's speech, which caused a stir and became the cover story for La Libre Parole in 1897. Drumont's words reflected the prevailing sentiments of anti-Semitism prevalent at that time. Satirical publications like Satirique en Couleurs captured the essence of the Third Republic through their humorous galleries featuring prominent characters such as Louise Michel and Camille Pelletan. These illustrations depicted them as animals like pelicans or toads, adding an amusing twist to their political personas. The Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 Exhibition Gardens, stood tall as a symbol of progress and modernity during this era. Its towering presence showcased France's technological advancements while becoming an enduring icon recognized worldwide. Life along the Seine River also played a significant role in shaping daily life during this period. A lithograph from 1878 showed a riverboat gliding along its waters—a scene reminiscent of leisurely pursuits enjoyed by Parisians at that time. Fashion trends were another aspect that defined society during this republic. The Cabinet des Estampes at Bibliotheque Nationale housed prints showcasing fashion styles from bygone eras—an indication of how people sought inspiration from history even then. Bicycling gained popularity among women in 1896, with lithographs capturing "Ladies on Wheels. " This newfound freedom allowed women to explore their surroundings independently while breaking traditional gender norms. Events such as Concours Hippique brought together equestrian enthusiasts who admired skilled riders performing daring feats within Palais d'Industrie. Fashionable spectators adorned themselves with bonnets, shawls, flounced dresses, and parasols—creating a vibrant atmosphere.