Franco Prussian Collection

Helmut Carl Bernhard, Graf von Moltke - German Field Marshal
Helmut Carl Bernhard Graf von Moltke (1800-1891) - German Field Marshal - Chief of Staff of the Prussian army for thirty years. Date: circa 1885

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Reichshoffen also called Battle of Worth, 5 August 1870. French Cuirassiers gallping through Reichshoffen. Decisive Prussian victory. Germany France Cavalry

Fragment of the Panorama of the battle of Rezonville (16th August 1870), 1883 (oil
XIR163422 Fragment of the Panorama of the battle of Rezonville (16th August 1870), 1883 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 180x210 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home
2628643 Two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home.; (add.info.: Colour lithograph depicting two French soldiers going through care packets sent from home)

Franco-Prussian War 1870 Camouflaged ambush
2620790 Franco-Prussian War 1870 Camouflaged ambush; (add.info.: Franco Prussian War 1870 - A unit of Uhlans goes against French colonial Zouaves camouflaged behind a barrier built of foliage to hide)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse
538316 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse, centre right, Sedan out of picture to right

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542981 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: National Guardsman does not fancy the delicacy the street vendor is offering - dog offal)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian artillery battery bombarding besieged Paris, January 1871
528347 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian artillery battery bombarding besieged Paris, January 1871. The Prussians are suffering casualties from incoming fire

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German forces - an Uhlan at the Arc de Triomphe
530574 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German forces - an Uhlan at the Arc de Triomphe. Wood engraving, 11 March 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG

Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan
3523959 Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan; (add.info.: Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Sedan. Fought during the Franco-Prussian War on 1 September 1870)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German troops. Germans in Paris waiting for a passage home
530575 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German troops. Germans in Paris waiting for a passage home. Wood engraving, London, 18 March 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris. Wood engraving, 11 February 1871
530572 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris. Wood engraving, 11 February 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Uhlans chasing a balloon which had escaped from the besieged city of Paris
530565 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Uhlans chasing a balloon which had escaped from the besieged city of Paris. Wood engraving, 1881.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 in Switzerland
538297 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 in Switzerland, February 1871. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
537723 Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. 37 barrels, operated by 5 men could deliver 482 rounds per minute

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542975 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The humble carrot and potato raised to the status of princesses as food became shorter)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871, conditions in Paris during Prussian
542958 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871, conditions in Paris during Prussian bombardment. 19th century (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

German Emperor Wilhelm I and his Chancellor Otto von Bismarck weighing up the consequences of the Paris Commune after
542957 German Emperor Wilhelm I and his Chancellor Otto von Bismarck weighing up the consequences of the Paris Commune after Germany's defeat of France during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Strasbourg Cathedral during the final bombardment of the city, 1870
538459 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Strasbourg Cathedral during the final bombardment of the city, 1870. From The Graphic (London, 15 October 1870). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871 (engraving)
538438 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: In Possession. Prussian officers billeted on a French family, December 1871. Engraving
538319 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: In Possession. Prussian officers billeted on a French family, December 1871. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shaving the enemy at Montmirail. Wood engraving from The Graphic, London, 8 October 1870
538288 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shaving the enemy at Montmirail. Wood engraving from The Graphic, London, 8 October 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using
5311597 An engraving depicting an appliance generator being used to supply light at Montmartre during the Siege of Paris using a steam engine as a source of power

Painting depicting Emperor Napoleon III and Count Otto von Bismarck on the morning after Sedan
3523961 Painting depicting Emperor Napoleon III and Count Otto von Bismarck on the morning after Sedan; (add.info.: Painting depicting Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873)

Scene from the Siege of Paris
3077759 Scene from the Siege of Paris; (add.info.: Scene from the Siege of Paris, consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces, led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving)
538444 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Wounded German officers in the Germany military hospital at Versailles being given fresh air)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Reichshoffen also called Battle of Worth, 5 August 1870
542987 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Reichshoffen also called Battle of Worth, 5 August 1870.; (add.info.: French Cuirassiers gallping through Reichshoffen. Decisive Prussian victory)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542971 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: National Guardsman on the city ramparts hoping the incoming shell will not land in his cooking pot)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542966 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: French National Guardsman on the front line doing his washing in the river)

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-18 71
539331 Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-18 71. 37 barrels, operated by 5 men could deliver 482 rounds per minute

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French prisonser of war camp at Wahn, near Cologne, 1870 (engraving)
538450 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: French prisonser of war camp at Wahn, near Cologne, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: The correspondent remarks on the improvement of conditions for prisoners since)

Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880
530568 Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War
530519 Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542984 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Lady asking waiter if it is truly veal on the menu. He admits that it is a v eal dish made with horse)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542978 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Chef trying to reassure woman that he was not suggesting cooking her pet)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542969 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Hungry French National Guardsman thinks of a good use of the Fat Lady's calf - a good stew)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Hussar charging with sword drawn. Wood engraving
530571 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian Hussar charging with sword drawn. Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of St Quentin, January 1871. Hand-to-hand fighting between French (right)
530569 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of St Quentin, January 1871. Hand-to-hand fighting between French (right) and Prussian (left) troops. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. A Landwehr regiment of the Prussian army on the march led by drummer
530567 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. A Landwehr regiment of the Prussian army on the march led by drummer. Wood engraving, September 1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Man on the Ball': Cartoon of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian statesman
528369 The Man on the Ball': Cartoon of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian statesman, having difficulty balancing on the world. His left foot is on France

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Wood engraving
538313 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Wood engraving; (add.info.: Stampede of French troops in retreat from the Prussian onslaught)

Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic
538304 Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia from 1861 being proclaimed Emperor of Germany, 1871. From The Graphic. (London, 1871)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80
538294 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 retreating into Switzerland, 30 January-1 February 1870-1871

Franco Prussian War 1870-A unit of Uhlans goes against French colonial Zouaves camouflaged behind a barrier built of
5314012 Franco Prussian War 1870-A unit of Uhlans goes against French colonial Zouaves camouflaged behind a barrier built of foliage to hide and ambush; (add.info)

Scene from the Communist rising in Paris
3077769 Scene from the Communist rising in Paris; (add.info.: Scene from the Communist rising in Paris. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Germans leaving Paris. Wood engraving c1880
530579 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Germans leaving Paris. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops marching into Paris. Wood engraving c1880
530578 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops marching into Paris. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops in Paris crowning themselves with laurels in the Tuileries gardens
530577 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops in Paris crowning themselves with laurels in the Tuileries gardens, March 1871. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Remembering the Franco-Prussian War: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the late 19th century, where nations clashed and destinies were shaped. At the heart of this conflict stood Helmut Carl Bernhard, Graf von Moltke, a German Field Marshal whose strategic brilliance would leave an indelible mark on history. Immerse yourself in the chaos and intensity of battle as you gaze upon the fragment of the Panorama of the Battle of Rezonville. Painted in 1883 with oil strokes that seem to come alive, it captures a moment frozen in time during one of the most significant clashes between France and Prussia. Venture further into Sedan's Chateau de Sedan, nestled within Ardennes' picturesque landscape. Here lies a painting that transports you to another pivotal event - The Battle of Reichshoffen, also known as The Battle of Worth. Witness firsthand how this clash forever altered European politics and territorial boundaries. As your journey continues, discover Fort de la Bonnelle standing tall amidst Saint-Geosmes' Haute-Marne region. This formidable fortress witnessed both triumphs and tragedies during its involvement in this historic conflict. Its walls still echo with tales from those fateful days. But perhaps no other event left such an enduring imprint as "The Siege of Paris. " From September 19th, 1870 until January 28th, 1871, Paris endured relentless bombardments and hardships that tested its resilience like never before. Through these repeated sieges depicted multiple times here at Chateau de Sedan's exhibition hall or museum-like setting – we gain insight into both sides' struggles for survival amidst crumbling defenses. Let us remember those who fought valiantly on both sides; their sacrifices paved the way for a new era in Europe's history.