Foreign Relations Collection

Satire on France's relations with Japan as tensions increased between the Japanese and France's
2796359 Satire on France's relations with Japan as tensions increased between the Japanese and France's... (colour litho) by Bac

Franco-English match. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786496 Franco-English match. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-English match. Satire on the Entente Cordiale)

The Royal Visit to India, Bombay, "Waiting for the Prince", Notes in the Crowd (engraving)
1049468 The Royal Visit to India, Bombay, " Waiting for the Prince", Notes in the Crowd (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The two sides of the border (colour litho)
2779753 The two sides of the border (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The two sides of the border)

The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786581 The palace of peace. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The palace of peace)

Reception of Paul Doumer, Governor-General of French Indochina, by the King of Siam (colour litho)
2819032 Reception of Paul Doumer, Governor-General of French Indochina, by the King of Siam (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Paul Doumer)

Theophile Delcasse, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (litho)
2818963 Theophile Delcasse, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophile Delcasse, French Minister of Foreign Affairs)

Almanac for 1898 (colour litho)
2818820 Almanac for 1898 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almanac for 1898)

God Save the King! Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796206 God Save the King! Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: God Save the King)

Paul d Estournelles de Constant, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho)
2819046 Paul d Estournelles de Constant, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ernest Constans, French Ambassador to Constantinople (litho)
2818981 Ernest Constans, French Ambassador to Constantinople (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Constans, French Ambassador to Constantinople)

President Faure receiving Prince Urusov, the new Russian Ambassador to France, at the Elysee Palace (colour litho)
2818847 President Faure receiving Prince Urusov, the new Russian Ambassador to France, at the Elysee Palace (colour litho) by French School

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Leon Bourgeois, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho)
2819045 Leon Bourgeois, French delegate to the Hague Peace Conference of 1899 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Bourgeois)

Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador to France (litho)
2818975 Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador to France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador to France. Sir Edmund Monson)

Little Red Riding Hood (colour litho)
2818959 Little Red Riding Hood (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Red Riding Hood)

Auguste Gerard, the French ambassador to China, received by the Emperor (colour litho)
2818602 Auguste Gerard, the French ambassador to China, received by the Emperor (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguste Gerard)

Different times, different manners. Captain Romani (colour litho)
2818586 Different times, different manners. Captain Romani (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Different times, different manners. Captain Romani)

The King of Italy and the President of France. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796295 The King of Italy and the President of France. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Loubet of France and King Edward VII. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796245 President Loubet of France and King Edward VII. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Roosevelt and Old Europe. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796167 President Roosevelt and Old Europe. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Roosevelt and Old Europe)

The nose of the Triple Alliance (colour litho)
2818794 The nose of the Triple Alliance (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nose of the Triple Alliance)

The Marquis de Noailles, the new French Ambassador to Berlin (colour litho)
2818750 The Marquis de Noailles, the new French Ambassador to Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis de Noailles)

Map of Africa after the signing of the Anglo-French Agreement of March 1899 (colour litho)
2819021 Map of Africa after the signing of the Anglo-French Agreement of March 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lev Pavlovich Urusov, new Russian Ambassador to France (colour litho)
2818822 Lev Pavlovich Urusov, new Russian Ambassador to France (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lev Pavlovich Urusov)

Guests of France: Li Hongzhang, Extraordinary Ambassador of China (colour litho)
2818764 Guests of France: Li Hongzhang, Extraordinary Ambassador of China (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guests of France: Li Hongzhang)

Signature on a letter from Elizabeth I of England to Henri IV of France, c
1129439 Signature on a letter from Elizabeth I of England to Henri IV of France, c.1596 (ink on vellum) by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (1533-1603); Private Collection; (add.info)

Address leaf of a letter from Elizabeth I of England to Henri IV of France, c
1129438 Address leaf of a letter from Elizabeth I of England to Henri IV of France, c.1596 (ink on vellum with wax seals) by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (1533-1603)

Letter in French from Elizabeth I of England to Henri IV of France, c
1129437 Letter in French from Elizabeth I of England to Henri IV of France, c.1596 (ink on vellum) by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (1533-1603); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Faure of France placing the cardinals cap on the head of the Papal Nuncio (colour litho)
2818762 President Faure of France placing the cardinals cap on the head of the Papal Nuncio (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jules Cambon, French Ambassador to the United States (litho)
2818915 Jules Cambon, French Ambassador to the United States (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Cambon, French Ambassador to the United States)

In a fix! (colour litho)
2818714 In a fix! (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a fix! Satire lampooning Britains difficulties over the Venezuelan crisis of 1895)

Cuba becoming a market for US goods, 1903
Cuba addressing Uncle Sam, " I come to buy, not beg, sir, " 1903. Hand-colored woodcut of a W.A. Rogers cartoon

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Uncle Sam leading Cuba away from the Old World, saying, " That wicked man is going to gobble you up, my child, " 1901. Hand-colored woodcut of a 1901 illustration

President Hayes receiving the first Chinese ambassador to the US
First Chinese ambassador to the US met by President Rutherford Hayes, 1878. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

First US diplomatic mission to Japan, 1856
Townsend Harris, first American diplomat in Japan, escorted into Shimoda, 1856. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Foreign Relations: A Satirical Journey through Diplomatic Tensions" In a world where diplomacy often dances on the tightrope of international relations, tensions between nations can sometimes reach comical heights. Take for instance the Franco-Japanese match, an illustration that perfectly captures the absurdity of their strained relationship. With colorful lithographs depicting both sides of the border, it's hard not to chuckle at the exaggerated portrayal. But it's not just France and Japan who find themselves entangled in amusing foreign affairs. The Royal Visit to India showcases a scene titled "Waiting for the Prince, " where notes in the crowd reveal a mix of excitement and impatience. It seems even royalty cannot escape from humorous encounters abroad. Meanwhile, Le Rire brings us another gem with "The Palace of Peace. " Oh, how ironic. As if peace could be contained within walls adorned with vibrant lithographs. And let's not forget about Paul Doumer's reception by the King of Siam; one can only imagine what kind of cultural misunderstandings occurred during this encounter. Amidst all these satirical snapshots lies Theophile Delcasse, French Minister of Foreign Affairs. His lithograph serves as a reminder that behind every diplomatic comedy lies serious decision-making and strategic maneuvering. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon an almanac from 1898 filled with colorful lithographs capturing moments like "God Save the King. " Illustrations that blend humor and patriotism seamlessly remind us that even amidst political turmoil, laughter finds its way into our hearts. And then there are those rare glimpses into personal correspondences between monarchs like Elizabeth I and Henry Navarre - letters bridging gaps across borders with eloquence and wit. Lastly, figures such as Paul d'Estournelles de Constant and Ernest Constans emerge from historical records as key players in shaping foreign relations during their time.