Franz Collection

Circle Dance, 1910. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Circle Dance, 1910. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Shooting Stars (Franz and Mary Stuck), 1912. Private Collection

The Central Powers of WWI
With United Forces (the motto of Emperor Franz Josef I) - patriotic depiction of the Central Powers of WWI - Germany, Turkey and Austro-Hungary

Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 of German Ace Franz von Werra, adjutant of II Gruppe JG3, forced down at Marden, Kent, on 5 September 1940

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Photograph, c1860

Conrad von Hotzendorf, Austro-Hungarian Army, WW1
Count Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf (1852-1925), Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army at the outbreak of the First World War. Seen here with his Chief of Staff, General Muller

Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand of Austria (1875-1914) - assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo on 28th June 1914, the event which led ultimately to the Great War. Date: circa 1910s

Franz marc, Expressionist style painting circa 1913-14

Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and his family
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France (1769-1821), pictured with his two wives, Empress Josephine (de Beauharnais) (1763-1814) and Empress Marie-Louise (of Austria) (1791-1847)

Franz Kafka
FRANZ KAFKA Czech writer Date: 1883 - 1924

Richard Tauber / Schubert
RICHARD TAUBER Austrian opera singer based in Britain, in the role of the composer Franz Schubert in Blossom Time

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & allies
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918), pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm II, the King of Bulgaria and Franz Joseph of Austro-Hungary; the four rulers of the Central Powers in World War I

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & allies
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918), pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Franz Joseph of Austro-Hungary; the three emperors of the Central Powers in World War I

The Wiener Riesenrad (German for Viennese Giant Wheel ), or Riesenrad is a Ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Austrias capital Vienna

Lehar, Franz (1870-1948). Austrian composer, mainly known for his operettas. The Merry Widow. Poster (1907). Painting

Franz Kafka
FRANZ KAFKA Czech writer

Zeppelin Train 1930S
The Rail Zeppelin, an experimental vehicle developed and tested by Franz Kruckenberg in 1930 - 1931. It was capable of speeds of well over 200 kilometers per hour. Date: 1930s

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Ferdinand I of Aus
Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916). Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary and Ferdinand I of Austria (1861-1948). Emperor of Austria. Photograph, 1908. Colored

Franz Schubert / Nowak
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician, taking a walk in the countryside

Page of Victorian adverts - 1890
Various adverts for The Graphic, May 1890. May 1890

Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. Artist: George du Maurier
Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. The fatal Mesmeric Duel in the Bois de Boulogne, between the Chevalier Lenoir, of Paris, and Professor Schwartz, of Berlin

CONRAD VON HOTZENDORF (1852-1925). Austrian army officer. Photograph, c1914

The Swiss National Yodeling Champion - Franz Lotscher
The Swiss National Yodeling (also yodelling or jodeling) Champion - Master Yodeler Franz Lotscher - pictured with his array of trophies at the Hotel Sempacherhof at Sempach, Lucerne, Switzerland

Franz Schubert / Torggler
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving)
GIA938516 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, Charles I and the chamberlain, WW1
Cartoon, Charles I and the chamberlain. Charles I of Austria (Karl Franz Joseph Ludwig Hubert Georg Otto Marie, 1887-1922), who succeeded Emperor Franz Joseph in 1916, seen here on his throne

Lilac Time by Adrian Ross from Das Dreimaederlhaus by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert; music from the melo-dies of Franz Schubert (Raimundttheater, Vienna 15/1/1916)

BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum. Leo Belgicus
" BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum. " Leo Belgicus", map with the Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries depicted in the form of a lion

Heinrich Franz Von Biber, Austrian violinist and composer
HEINRICH FRANZ VON BIBER Austrian violinist and composer

LISZT (1811-1886) PHOTO
FRANZ LISZT in old age, at the keyboard

Franz Josef Fjord and Peterman Mountain, Greenland
View of the Franz Josef Fjord (named after the Emperor who helped to fund an expedition there) and the Peterman Mountain, with glacier, in north eastern Greenland

Franz Schubert / Postcard
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Robert Franz, German composer (1815-1892) (b / w photo)
814164 Robert Franz, German composer (1815-1892) (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Franz)

The Holy Family, mid 19th-19th century. Creator: Josef Kohlschein
The Holy Family, mid 19th-19th century

View of Munich with Marienkirche on right, late 18th-early 19th century

Schubert, c1820s, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Schubert, c1820s, (1907). Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828). After a lithograph by Josef Kriehuber in the Austrian National Library, Vienna

Franz (Ferencz) Liszt (1811-1886) Hungarian pianist and composer. After a photograph

Franz Schubert / Anon Eng
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian composer

Franz Schubert / Adlard
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Liszt / Barabas Miklos
FRANZ LISZT Hungarian musician and composer

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria, seated centre, at the marriage of Archduke Charles (later Charles I) to Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma at Schwarzau Castle, 21 November 1911

Archduke F. Ferdinand
ARCHDUKE FRANZ FERDINAND Heir to the Austrian empire, son of Archduke Karl Ludwig, assassinated in 1914

Franz Joseph / Rire 1897
FRANZ JOSEPH Austrian emperor in 1897: a satirical view

Franz Schubert, Austrian composer and musician

WW1 - Tug of War between the Allies and the Central Powers
WW1 Italian Propaganda Postcard - Tug of War between the leaders of the Allies and the Central Powers. From left: (Central Powers)

A Peace Conference. The meeting between Victor Emmanuel II and Count Radetzky, after the Battle of Novara, March 24
878629 A Peace Conference. The meeting between Victor Emmanuel II and Count Radetzky, after the Battle of Novara, March 24, 1849. Johann Josef Wenzel Graf Radetzky von Radetz

Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809
3062205 Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian composer. Hand writing sample.).

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Franz: A Name Woven Through History's Tapestry" From the Shooting Stars and Mary Stuck in 1912 to the Central Powers of WWI, this name has left an indelible mark. The Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 flown by German Ace Franz von Werra soared through the skies, showcasing his bravery and skill. But Franz is not just about war; it encompasses a rich tapestry of art and culture. Take Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer whose melodies still resonate today. Captured in a photograph from around 1860, he exudes passion for his craft. In times of conflict, figures like Conrad von Hotzendorf from the Austro-Hungarian Army during WWI remind us of the complexities faced by those who fought. And let's not forget Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination sparked one of history's deadliest conflicts. Yet beyond warfare lies Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France - a man who shaped nations with ambition coursing through his veins. His family stood beside him as he made history unfold before their eyes. Literature enthusiasts recognize another iconic figure named Franz Kafka - an enigmatic writer whose works continue to challenge our perceptions of reality. Meanwhile, painter Franz Marc embraced Expressionism with vibrant strokes that captivated audiences in 1913-14. Traveling further eastward brings us to Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey and his allies - united under a common cause but driven by individual ambitions that would shape destinies forever. And no exploration into "Franz" would be complete without mentioning Vienna's iconic Wiener Riesenrad - a symbol of elegance and grandeur that has witnessed countless stories unfold within its rotating cabins. Lastly, we find solace in Richard Tauber's soulful renditions inspired by Schubert's compositions – music that transcends time and touches hearts across generations.