Antananarivo Collection

Antananarivo, the Capital of Madagascar, from the South-West (b / w photo)
1627834 Antananarivo, the Capital of Madagascar, from the South-West (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antananarivo, the Capital of Madagascar)

'Un grand marche a Tananarive; Iles Africaines de la mer des Indes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Un grand marche a Tananarive; Iles Africaines de la mer des Indes, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Tananarive; Iles Africaines de la mer des Indes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Tananarive; Iles Africaines de la mer des Indes, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

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Canoes on the beach, Antananarivo, Madagascar Date: 14/05/2008

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Madagascar, Antananarivo, ox with large horn. Date: 29/07/2009

The French colonial empire, late 19th - early 20th Century (colour litho)
5207769 The French colonial empire, late 19th - early 20th Century (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French colonial empire)

Antananarivo, the Hova capital (engraving)
3655599 Antananarivo, the Hova capital (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antananarivo, the Hova capital)

Madagascar (b / w photo)
1628091 Madagascar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madagascar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 April 1895)

Residence of the French Representative at Antananarivo (engraving)
1100337 Residence of the French Representative at Antananarivo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of the French Representative at Antananarivo)

The Capture of Antananarivo by the French (litho)
1100280 The Capture of Antananarivo by the French (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Antananarivo by the French)

Mausolee De L Ex-Premier Ministre Et De Sa Famille (colour photo)
2804286 Mausolee De L Ex-Premier Ministre Et De Sa Famille (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mausolee De L Ex-Premier Ministre Et De Sa Famille)

Palais De L Ex-Premier Ministre, Caserne De L Infanterie De Marine (colour photo)
2804285 Palais De L Ex-Premier Ministre, Caserne De L Infanterie De Marine (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais De L Ex-Premier Ministre)

La Reine Ranavalona Manjaka III (colour photo)
2804283 La Reine Ranavalona Manjaka III (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Reine Ranavalona Manjaka III)

Sketches in Madagascar (litho)
1596592 Sketches in Madagascar (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Madagascar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 August 1890)

Changeurs Hovas (colour photo)
2804290 Changeurs Hovas (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Changeurs Hovas)

Jeunes Filles Hovas (colour photo)
2804287 Jeunes Filles Hovas (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeunes Filles Hovas)

Royal Palace of Antananarivo, Madagascar (colour litho)
2818684 Royal Palace of Antananarivo, Madagascar (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Palace of Antananarivo, Madagascar. Prise de Tananarive)

Cascade De Namora, Cote Est (colour photo)
2804288 Cascade De Namora, Cote Est (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cascade De Namora, Cote Est)

Cathedrale Catholique Et Palais De La Reine (colour photo)
2804284 Cathedrale Catholique Et Palais De La Reine (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cathedrale Catholique Et Palais De La Reine)

Sketches in Madagascar, Entrance to the Royal Palace, Antananarivo (engraving)
1626794 Sketches in Madagascar, Entrance to the Royal Palace, Antananarivo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Madagascar)

The Crisis in Madagascar (engraving)
1100285 The Crisis in Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Madagascar)

The Madagascar Difficulty, Views in the Island, II (engraving)
1061305 The Madagascar Difficulty, Views in the Island, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madagascar Difficulty, Views in the Island, II)

The French Expedition in Madagascar (litho)
1056632 The French Expedition in Madagascar (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Expedition in Madagascar)

Pileuses De Riz (colour photo)
2804289 Pileuses De Riz (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pileuses De Riz)

Tananarive, vue du Palais de la Reine, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251600 Tananarive, vue du Palais de la Reine, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

French expedition to Madagascar. A street in Antananarivo (colour litho)
2818685 French expedition to Madagascar. A street in Antananarivo (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French expedition to Madagascar)

The capture of Antananarivo, Madagascar, by the French (engraving)
2789441 The capture of Antananarivo, Madagascar, by the French (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The capture of Antananarivo, Madagascar, by the French)

The French invasion of Madagascar (engraving)
2789354 The French invasion of Madagascar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French invasion of Madagascar. A call to arms at Antananarivo)

Market for Manchester Goods, Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving)
1626916 Market for Manchester Goods, Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market for Manchester Goods, Antananarivo, Madagascar)

Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar (engraving)
5207251 Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar)

The Land of the Hova: The National Dance and the Palace of the Queen in Antananarivo (chromolitho)
735570 The Land of the Hova: The National Dance and the Palace of the Queen in Antananarivo (chromolitho) by European School

Travelling in Madagascar (engraving)
1102700 Travelling in Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling in Madagascar)

The Crisis in Madagascar (b / w photo)
1107715 The Crisis in Madagascar (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Madagascar)

The War in Madagascar, a Scene in Antananarivo (litho)
1056645 The War in Madagascar, a Scene in Antananarivo (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Madagascar, a Scene in Antananarivo)

Normal School at Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving)
1058930 Normal School at Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Normal School at Antananarivo, Madagascar)

Sketches from Madagascar (engraving)
1619526 Sketches from Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Madagascar)

Madagascar (engraving)
1107172 Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madagascar. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Girls Central School, Antananarivo (engraving)
965415 Girls Central School, Antananarivo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls Central School, Antananarivo)

The Crisis in Madagascar (b / w photo)
1107712 The Crisis in Madagascar (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Madagascar)

Opening of the first section of the railway line between Antananarivo and Toamasina, Madagascar (colour litho)
2782337 Opening of the first section of the railway line between Antananarivo and Toamasina, Madagascar (colour litho) by French School

The Land of the Hova: Women Selling Rice, Mausoleum at Antananarivo and the Coat of Arms of the Hova (chromolitho)
735573 The Land of the Hova: Women Selling Rice, Mausoleum at Antananarivo and the Coat of Arms of the Hova (chromolitho) by European School

Theological College, Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving)
6018792 Theological College, Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theological College, Antananarivo, Madagascar)

Coronation of the King and Queen of Madagascar, the Procession passing Andohalo
1588170 Coronation of the King and Queen of Madagascar, the Procession passing Andohalo, the Kabary Ground of Antananarivo (engraving) by English School

Christianity in Madagascar, the Chapel Royal, Antananarivo (engraving)
1059854 Christianity in Madagascar, the Chapel Royal, Antananarivo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christianity in Madagascar, the Chapel Royal)

The French in Madagascar (engraving)
1045867 The French in Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Madagascar, Scenes at the Great Public Assembly on the Parade-Ground)

The Madagascar Difficulty, Views in the Island (engraving)
1061279 The Madagascar Difficulty, Views in the Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madagascar Difficulty, Views in the Island)

New Missionary Chapel at Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving)
1103562 New Missionary Chapel at Antananarivo, Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Missionary Chapel at Antananarivo, Madagascar)

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Antananarivo, the vibrant capital of Madagascar, is a city steeped in history and rich cultural heritage. From its majestic landmarks to its tumultuous past, this captivating city has many stories to tell. One such tale takes us back to the Andafiavaratra Palace, an architectural gem that stands as a testament to Antananarivo's royal legacy. With its intricate designs and regal charm, it serves as a reminder of the city's grandeur. However, not all chapters in Antananarivo's history are filled with opulence and splendor. The haunting image of an execution by firing squad reminds us of darker times when conflicts marred this land. It serves as a somber reminder of the struggles faced by the people who called this place home. In another tragic event etched into memory, we witness "The Attack on Missionaries. " A mob destroyed the Ramainandro station in Madagascar during these turbulent times. This engraving captures both chaos and resilience - a poignant reflection on human nature amidst adversity. As we delve deeper into Antananarivo's past, we encounter scenes from French colonization depicted in lithographs and engravings. These images transport us to an era where colonial powers left their mark on distant lands like Madagascar. They serve as reminders of complex histories intertwined with conquests and resistance. Yet amid these historical accounts lies the true essence - a bustling metropolis brimming with life today. Black-and-white photographs showcase snapshots frozen in time; they capture everyday moments that make up the fabric of this dynamic city. From different angles across space and time, one can admire Antananarivo's beauty through various lenses: be it from afar or within its streets' hustle and bustle. Whether gazing at it from southwest vantage points or exploring French representative residences engraved intricately - each perspective reveals unique facets that contribute to its allure.