Third Republic Collection (#7)

Francois Paul Jules Grevy, (1807-1891) President of the French Third Republic, 1896
Francois Paul Jules Grevy (1807-1891) President of the French Third Republic. From The Life and Times of The Right Honourable The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G. published by J. S. Virtue & Co. Ltd. 1896

Dynamite Explodes in the Chamber of Deputies, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XIR168335 Dynamite Explodes in the Chamber of Deputies, front cover of Le Petit Journal 23rd December 1893 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic (1830-97); Bibliotheque-Musee Forney, Paris

Raymond Poincare, French politician, 1909. Poincare (left) (1860-1934) was Prime Minister of France on five occasions and President of the Republic from 1913-1920

He Devoured France with Activity, Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1872. Artist: Montbard
He Devoured France with Activity, Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1872. A print from Vanity Fair, October 19th 1872

Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic of France, 4th September 1870 (1882-1884). After the disastrous defeat of the French by the Prussians at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

Raymond Poincare, French politician, 1920. Poincare (left) (1860-1934) was Prime Minister of France on five occasions and President of the Republic from 1913-1920

Edouard Herriot, French Radical politician, playing the piano, 1925. Herriot (1872-1957) was Prime Minister of France three times (1924-1925, 1926, 1932)

Georges Clemenceau, French statesman, 1925. Clemenceau (1841-1929) served as Prime Minister of France from 1906-1909 and returned to the premiership in 1917 during the First World War

Louis Barthou, French politician, 1931. Barthou (1862-1934) was Prime Minister of France from March to December 1913. A photograph from Album de Photographies

Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau, French statesman, 1902. Waldeck-Rousseau (1846-1904) was Prime Minister of France from 1899 until 1902

Charles Floquet, French statesman, 1873. Floquet (1828-1896) entered the National Assembly as a representative of the departement of Seine in 1871

Marshal MacMahon, French soldier and politician, 1873. Of Irish descent, Patrice MacMahon (1808-1893) was the commander of the French army defeated by the Prussians at the Battle of Sedan in

Paul Doumer, French statesman, 1908. Doumer (right) with his five sons, four of whom were killed in the First World War. He served as Governor-General of French Indochina from 1897-1902

Jules Ferry, French statesman, 1884. Jules Francois Camille Ferry (1832-1893) served as Prime Minister of France on two occasions

Marie Francois Sadi Carnot, President of France, 1887. Carnot (1837-1894) became President of the French Third Republic in 1887 after the resignation of Jules Grevy

Jules Grevy, President of France, 1880. Grevy (1807-1891) was President ot the French Third Republic from 1879-1887. A leading Opportunist Republican

Aristide Briand, French politician, 1921. Briand served as Prime Minister of France on several occasions between 1909 and 1929

Georges Boulanger, French general and politician, 1891. A reactionary politician, Boulanger (1837-1891) gained great popularity in the second half of the 1880s, particularly with the monarchists

Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1881. A Republican politician, Gambetta (1838-1882), was an opponent of the French Second Empire

Andre Tardieu, French statesman, 1919. Tardieu (1876-1945) was elected to Frances Chamber of Deputies in 1914. In 1919 he was Prime Minister George Clemenceaus lieutenant at the Paris Peace

Investiture of Marshal MacMahon with the Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece, 1875
Investiture of President MacMahon with the Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece, 1875. Patrice de MacMahon served in the French Army in the Crimean War and the Second Italian War of Independence

Count de Jarnac, French Ambassador in London, 1875. Artist: R&E Taylor
Count de Jarnac, French Ambassador in London, 1875. A print from The Illustrated London News, 3rd April 1875

Louis Buffet, Prime Minister of France, 1875. Artist: R&E Taylor
Louis Buffet, Prime Minister of France, 1875. Buffet (1818-1898) served as French Prime Minister from 1875 until 1876. A print from The Illustrated London News, 27th March 1875

Edouard Herriot (1872-1957), French politician, 1926. Herriot was a French Radical politician of the Third Republic who served three times as Prime Minister

Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1882. A Republican politician, Gambetta (1838-1882), was an opponent of the French Second Empire

Elle 1871. Cartoon depicting an allegorical figure representing the Paris Commune becoming entwined in the coils of a snake with the face of Adolphe Thiers, President of the French Third Republic

Declaration of the French Third Republic, 4th September 1870. After the disastrous defeat of the French by the Prussians at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

La Republique Chassant la Basse-cour des Tuilleries, allegorical cartoon, 1870-1871
La Republique Chassant la Basse-cour des Tuilleries, allegorical cartoon, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. The Third Republic was proclaimed in September 1870 after the defeat of the French at

Caricature against Adolphe Thiers, 1871. Adolphe Thiers, President of the French Third Republic portrayed as a soldier with a bleeding heart on his backside beseeching Death to wait a little longer

The French government front bench, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The French government front bench, 1891. From left to right: Messrs Barbey, Ribot, Roche, Rouvier, Bourgeois, de Freycinet, Constans, Yves Guyot, Develle, Fallieres

Monument to Leon Gambetta, Ville d Avray, Paris, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Monument to Leon Gambetta, Ville d Avray, Paris, 1891. A Republican politician, Gambetta (1838-1882), was an opponent of the French Second Empire

Marie Edme Patrice Maurice MacMahon, Duc de Magenta, French soldier and statesman, c1880. Of Irish descent, MacMahon (1808-1893)

Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. This cartoon shows France bonneting the unfortunate Prince Jerome Napoleon - Plon-plon, as he was known

Between Two Terrors, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Between Two Terrors, 1873. (White and Red). Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic, is being embraced by a pleading France

Little Gulliver, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Little Gulliver, 1873. Gulliver exclaims Make your Game, my Little Men! It Amuses you, and it won t Hinder me In the guise of Gulliver, this shows the first president of Frances Third Republic

A Sop to Cerberus, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Sop to Cerberus, 1872. This cartoon shows Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first president of the Third Republic, and Leon Gambetta, the deputy for Marseilles

Injured Innocence, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Injured Innocence, 1872. Germany reels at the headline in the newspaper confirming the amount of money that France has raised to pay off her war indemnity

Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. France kneels next to the alchemist, who is producing cash from his brew. Adolphe is Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic

Mlle Becat Cafe des Ambassadeurs Paris 1877-78
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Paul Deroulede, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR698869 Paul Deroulede, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd November 1895 (colour litho) by Meaulle

Presidential Holiday, Monsieur et Madame Poincare on the terrace of their villa at Eze-les-Pins
XIR661433 Presidential Holiday, Monsieur et Madame Poincare on the terrace of their villa at Eze-les-Pins, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

The Boulevard Montmartre and the Theatre des Varietes, c. 1886 (oil on canvas)
XIR63434 The Boulevard Montmartre and the Theatre des Varietes, c.1886 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 45x55 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

The Departure of Leon Michel Gambetta (1838-82) in the Balloon L Armand-Barbes
XIR53816 The Departure of Leon Michel Gambetta (1838-82) in the Balloon L Armand-Barbes, 7 October 1870 (oil on canvas) by Didier, Jules (1831-92) & Guiaud

Album of the Siege of Paris, Sentry, Guards (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414944 Album of the Siege of Paris, Sentry, Guards (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 23.1x16.9 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Album of the Siege of Paris, Ambulance man, the last troops at the station of Brest
XIR414942 Album of the Siege of Paris, Ambulance man, the last troops at the station of Brest, 1871 (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore

Album of the Siege of Paris, Rue des Accacias et rue de la Carriere 5th March 1871
XIR414943 Album of the Siege of Paris, Rue des Accacias et rue de la Carriere 5th March 1871, batteries on the Buttes Montmartre 6th March 1871 (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore

Album of the Siege of Paris, Rue Saint-Jacques (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414938 Album of the Siege of Paris, Rue Saint-Jacques (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

Album of the Siege of Paris, Gate of Auteuil (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414929 Album of the Siege of Paris, Gate of Auteuil (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

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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.