Antananarivo Collection (page 2)

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)

Views of Madagascar (chromolitho)
1094495 Views of Madagascar (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Madagascar)

Madagascar, Antananarivo. Sunset over the city

Madagascar, Antananarivo. View of the city

The Kabary Plain, Andohalo, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Creator: Colonel Stewart
The Kabary Plain, Andohalo, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Open area in the Malagasy capital, possibly used for making speeches. Kabary is a highly stylized form of speech in Malagasy culture

The Market Place, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Creator: Colonel Stewart
The Market Place, Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1895. Crowds at the market in the capital city of Madagascar. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

The Queens Palace, Tananarive, Madagascar, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Queens Palace, Tananarive, Madagascar, 1897. After conquering Madagascar in the Second Franco-Hova War in 1896, France annexed the island

Tananarive (Antananarivo), capital of Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Tananarive (Antananarivo), capital of Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th October 1895

Catholic Cathedral, Palace of the Queen, late 19th century. Artist: Gillot
Catholic Cathedral, Palace of the Queen, Antananarivo, Madagascar, late 19th century. Illustration from Island of Madagascar, sites, manners and costumes, (Paris)

Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people. The sprawling city is built on two ridges with the ruins of the Queens Palace dominating the largest hill

River port in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Port with pirogues at the Ikopa River transporting crops in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Andafiavaratra Palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar
View on Antananarivo (Tananarive) with Andafiavaratra Palace, the prime ministers residence, in the background, Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Washing put out to dry on a railway embankment near Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar

Replica trucks and lorries for sale at a roadside stall near Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar

Madagascar, Central Madagascar. A suburb of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people

Post office in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Pedestrians walking past the post office in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Barracks in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Barracks in Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar. Date: circa 1908

Hills near Antananarivo (Tananarive), Madagascar
Overgrown hills near Antananarivo (Tananarive) with lone country house, Madagascar. Date: circa 1910

Antananarivo, Madagascar, 1870s. Date: 1870s

Canoes on the beach, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Local village house, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Local market selling spices, Antananarivo, Madagascar

The protestant temple, queens palace Rova, uppertown, Antananarivo, Madagascar

The main gate of the queens palace Rova, upper town, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Crocodile Farm, Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

Source Size = 1915 x 2534
A Native Village on the Way from Tamatave to Antananarivo, Madagascar

Source Size = 3779 x 1275
Antananarivo from the Queens Island, Showing the Queens Palace on the Top of the Hill, and her Summer Palace on the Island in the Lake, Madagascar

Rice paddy field scenery near Antananarivo, Antananarivo Province, Eastern Madagascar, Africa

Madagascar - Tananarive - The Municipal Theatre
Amparibe, Antananarivo, Madagascar - The Municipal Theatre and l Eglise Norvez© enne d Ambatovinaky (Norwegian Church of Ambatovinaky) - Lutheran Church Date: circa 1910s

Madagascar - Tananarive - The Government Building. The architecture shows just a petit soupcon of French colonial influence...! Date: circa 1904

Antananarivo, Madagascar from the Queens Pallace

Madagascar, Zinnia
Zinnia photographed at the old kings palace garden, in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Madagascars Old Kings Palace, balcony and view

Jewel chameleon (Furcifer lateralis) commonly encountered across the island except in NW MADAGASCAR

Jewel chameleon skin (Furcifer lateralis) commonly encountered across the island except in NW MADAGASCAR

Brick production in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

Madagasgar / Tananarive
Tananarive, Madagascar, East Africa: the Royal Palace

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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.