Cadet School Collection

Kriegsschule / War School (colour litho)
8666180 Kriegsschule / War School (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kriegsschule)

Bird's-eye-view of a military camp with fortifications, 1684 (pen and brown ink on paper)
7308316 Bird's-eye-view of a military camp with fortifications, 1684 (pen and brown ink on paper) by Flamen, Albert (c.1620 - after 1693); 16.7x20.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Louis Philippe giving flags to national guard in Paris on august 29, 1830. 1836 ( painting)
1758927 Louis Philippe giving flags to national guard in Paris on august 29, 1830. 1836 ( painting) by Dubois, Francois (1790-1871); (add.info)

Soldiers at the shooting range, 1876, Germany
7279036 Soldiers at the shooting range, 1876, Germany by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers at the shooting range, 1876, Germany, Historic)

Military Exercise with a Lance in the German Cavalry, 1876
7278760 Military Exercise with a Lance in the German Cavalry, 1876 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Exercise with a Lance in the German Cavalry, 1876)

Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph)
7237163 Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a student of the Ecole Polytechnique, early twentieth century (b / w photo)
7211483 Portrait of a student of the Ecole Polytechnique, early twentieth century (b/w photo) by Gerschel, Charles (1871-1948); (add.info)

The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving)
7211843 The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving) by Ferdinandus, Alexandre (Avenet, Francois called) (1850-1888); (add.info)

Castlehill Barracks (b / w photo)
7191232 Castlehill Barracks (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlehill Barracks)

Monome of the students of the Ecole Polytechnique in the courtyard of the school, 1890 (engraving)
7211846 Monome of the students of the Ecole Polytechnique in the courtyard of the school, 1890 (engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); (add.info)

A course in the amphitheater of the Ecole Polytechnique, 1890 (engraving)
7211845 A course in the amphitheater of the Ecole Polytechnique, 1890 (engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); (add.info.: A course in the amphitheater of the Ecole Polytechnique de Paris - engraving)

Vue de l Ecole militaire (casernes de la garde imperiale) (engraving)
7179272 Vue de l Ecole militaire (casernes de la garde imperiale) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evolution of the Ecole Polytechnique uniform between 1809 and 1890, 1890 (engraving)
7211848 Evolution of the Ecole Polytechnique uniform between 1809 and 1890, 1890 (engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); (add.info)

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Step into the captivating world of cadet school, where discipline and honor shape the future defenders of nations. From a bird's-eye-view, we witness the meticulous fortifications that enclose this military camp in 1684, showcasing its strategic significance. In 1830, Louis Philippe stands tall as he bestows flags upon the national guard in Paris. This powerful painting from 1836 immortalizes a moment of unity and patriotism within these hallowed walls. The year is 1876, and soldiers hone their marksmanship skills at the shooting range in Germany. The crackling sound of gunfire echoes through time as these brave souls prepare for battle. Amidst thundering hooves and flying lances, German cavalrymen engage in military exercises in that same year. Their synchronized movements demonstrate both skill and camaraderie within their ranks. At the Revolutionary Military School in 1825, an officer-in-training diligently studies his craft. This lithograph captures his determination to master every aspect of warfare while embracing revolutionary ideals. Fast forward to the early twentieth century; a student from Ecole Polytechnique poses confidently for a black-and-white photograph. His gaze reflects intelligence and ambition as he prepares to contribute to scientific advancements or lead troops on distant battlefields. In 1878, Point Gamma comes alive with fervor at Ecole Polytechnique's feast day celebration. Engraved forever are memories of laughter shared among comrades who will forge unbreakable bonds during their time together. Castlehill Barracks stand stoically in a black-and-white photo—a testament to tradition and history etched into stone walls that have witnessed countless generations pass through its gates. A monome (group photo) captures students gathered proudly within Ecole Polytechnique's courtyard in 1890—an image brimming with youthful enthusiasm ready to tackle challenges head-on under esteemed guidance. Inside an amphitheater adorned with grandeur lies another scene from 1890.