1870s Collection (#55)

La Commune 1871, cinema poster. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Cantinieres, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Commandant et Ingenieur de Barricades, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris

La Colonelle, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Un Citoyen Delegue, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Une Petroleuse, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. Petroleuses were women extremists who used petroleum to set fire to buildings during the Paris Commune

Le Garibaldien, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Perquisition dans une Imprimerie, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris

Commissaire de Police, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

The Port of Genes, 1878. Artist: JL Gennato
The Port of Genes, 1878. From a private collection

Peloton d Arrestation, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

La Barricade, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Choeur des Girondins, song sheet, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. Patriotic song on the theme of the glory of death in the cause of the defence of France. From a private collection

Enlistment of volunteers into the National Guard, Place du Pantheon, Paris, 1870-1871
Enlistment of volunteers into the National Guard, Place du Pantheon, Paris, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. From a private collection

Battle of Coulmiers, Franco-Prussian War, 9th November 1870. The French defeated a Bavarian army at Coulmiers, enabling them to capture the nearby city of Orleans

Battle of Dijon, Franco-Prussian War, 23rd January 1871. Giuseppe Garibaldis red-shirted Italian volunteers fighting with the French against the Germans at the Battle of Dijon

Caricature of the proprietors, Paris Commune, 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Poster with portraits of the Communards, Paris Commune, 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Allegory of France of 1870, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. France, seated and surrounded by the chaos and destruction of the Franco-Prussian War. From a private collection

Le Sou de la Delivrance caricature and song sheet, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. Marianne sweeping up coins leaking from a split sack

Ruins of the Hotel de Ville, Paris, May 1871. The headquarters of the Paris Commune from March 1871, the Hotel de Ville was destroyed by fire when the Versailles government launched its suppression

Allegory of Republican France, 1871. Artist: E Courtaux
Allegory of the Republican France, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled La Grande Crucifiee!!! depicting Marianne as Republican France sitting on the tomb of Paris

Le Martyr Immortalise!, allegory of Republican France, 1871. Artist: E Courtaux
Le Martyr Immortalise!, allegory of Republican France, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled La Grande Crucifiee!!! depicting Marianne as Republican France crucified by defeat in the Franco-Prussian

Le Canard a Trois Becs, cartoon relating to the Paris Commune, 1871. Artist: H Nerac
Le Canard a Trois Becs, cartoon relating to the Paris Commune, 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Cartoon relating to the Paris Commune, 1870s. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Caricature of Raoul Rigault, 14th May 1871. Artist: Bertall
Caricature of Raoul Rigault, 14th May 1871. Rigault was one of the leaders of the Paris Commune. He was shot on 24th May 1871 by government troops sent to suppress the Commune. From Le Grelot

Battle of Champigny, Franco-Prussian war, 30th November-2nd December 1870. Better known as the Battle of Villiers, the fighting at Champigny was part of an unsuccessful attempt by the French to break

Soldiers inside a building during a bombardment, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870
Soldiers inside a building during a bombardment, Plateau d Avron, Franco-Prussian War, December 1870. A strategically important piece of high ground

US Mail Boat, 1870. Artist: Leila Bauman
US Mail Boat, 1870. From the Washington National Gallery of Art, USA

Queue outside a grocers shop, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. Paris endured severe food shortages during the Prussian blockade which lasted from early September 1870 until late

Garde Nationale Auxiliaire, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. A woman shopper and a member of the National Guard (Garde Nationale)

Jules Valles, French journalist, author and member of the Paris Commune, 1871. Artist: Alfred Lepetit
Jules Valles, French journalist, author and member of the Paris Commune, 1871. Valles became a member of the Commune after it seized power in March 1871, founding the newspaper Le Cri du Peuple

Cartoon, Paris Commune, 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Cartoon proposal to rebuild the Hotel de Ville under water to prevent fire, Paris Commune, 1871. The headquarters of the government of the Commune

Le Chant du Depart, song sheet, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. French patriotic song to inspire the troops as they set out for war. From a private collection

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1871. With Paris besieged by the Prussians, Leon Gambetta, a member of the French government

La Justice Eternelle, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. Frances defeat in the war was a national humiliation and resulted in the downfall of the French Second Empire

Artillery pieces lined up outside the Hotel de Ville, Paris, 16 May 1871. The Hotel de Ville became the headquarters of the government of the Paris Commune after it seized power in March 1871

Fallen column, Place Vendome, Paris, 1871. View of the Place Vendome showing the ruins of the triumphal column erected by Napoleon that the Communards demolished due to its imperialist symbolism

Regne de la Terreur, Paris Commune, 1871. Poster on the subject of the decrees of the Paris Commune. The Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Garde Nationale, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon dedicated to the Garde Nationale, the army recruited from Paris citizenry to defend the city during the Prussian siege

Une Citoyenne, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Petroleuses, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. Petroleuses were women extremists who used petroleum to set fire to buildings during the Paris Commune

Orateur de Boulevard, Paris Commune, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Types de la Commune. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Autant de pris de l ennemi, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). Artist: Auguste Bry
Autant de pris de l ennemi, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1872). French peasants stampeding their livestock rather than let them fall into enemy hands. From a private collection

Zaandam, 1871. Artist: Claude Monet
Zaandam, 1871. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

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

Artillerie de la Garde Nationale, Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Print from a series titled Souvenirs du Siege de Paris. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan

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Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the 1870s. Delve into history as you explore an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. Transport yourself to Britain under the Anglo Saxons, discovering their rich heritage through another vintage map. Immerse yourself in literature as you encounter Charles Dickens, a literary genius whose legacy lives on. Marvel at "Dickens Dream, " an unfinished oil painting by Robert William Buss that captures the essence of this iconic English novelist. Embark on a journey through Scotland and England with maps from the 1870s, witnessing how landscapes have evolved over centuries. Discover Vancouver Island's allure through a mesmerizing map that reveals its unspoiled beauty during this era. Education takes center stage as we glimpse into Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine during the 1870s—a hub of knowledge and intellectual growth. Explore Ireland's intricate geography through yet another fascinating map from this decade. Marvel at celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork—an awe-inspiring fusion of science and artistry that showcases humanity's fascination with the cosmos throughout history. Travel across oceans to New Zealand and Newfoundland—two distant lands brought closer by antique maps from the 19th century. Witness Europe's dynamic political landscape unfold before your eyes with a detailed map capturing its intricacies during this transformative period. They were an era brimming with exploration, creativity, and intellectual pursuits—a time when cartography merged artistry and science to create timeless artifacts that continue to captivate us today.