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Franz Joseph I Collection

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, a prominent figure in history, ruled over the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 until his death in 1916

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Austria, Vienna, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria at the Annual Viennese ball

Austria, Vienna, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria at the Annual Viennese ball
Wilhelm Gause (1853-1916), Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) at the Annual Viennese Ball. Detail: the waltz

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: French illustration of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (Francis Joseph I); 1830 - 1916

French illustration of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (Francis Joseph I); 1830 - 1916
5617164 French illustration of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (Francis Joseph I); 1830 - 1916. Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, from 1848 to his death, 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria
3521638 Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria; (add.info.: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) President of the German Confederation. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Vienna world's fair, 1873

Vienna world's fair, 1873
1574241 Vienna world's fair, 1873; (add.info.: Print for the Vienna world's fair shows head and shoulders portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, in uniform)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Battle of Solferino in 1859 (print)

Battle of Solferino in 1859 (print)
5304781 Battle of Solferino in 1859 (print); (add.info.: French illustration of the Battle of Solferino (referred to in Italy as the Battle of Solferino and San Martino)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving)

Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving)
3506198 Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving); (add.info.: Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, 1830- 1916)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: A crazed man representing the Czar of 'Russia' sitting on a throne

A crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne
2623653 A crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne; (add.info.: Chromolithograph depicting a crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub. 1915 (print)

Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub. 1915 (print)
3506204 Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub. 1915 (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, 1837-1898)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Alexander III, labelled 'Russia', looking at Wilhelm II, labelled 'Germany', 1893

Alexander III, labelled "Russia", looking at Wilhelm II, labelled "Germany", 1893
1577283 Alexander III, labelled "Russia", looking at Wilhelm II, labelled "Germany", 1893; (add.info.: The peace of Europe is assured by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Emperor of Austria, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Emperor of Austria, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Emperor of Austria, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916).

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I with grandchildren, c.1900

Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I with grandchildren, c.1900. Creator: Photo studio Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna
Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I with grandchildren, c.1900. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1854. Creator: Maschek, Franz (1799-1862)

Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1854. Creator: Maschek, Franz (1799-1862)
Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1854. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The rescue of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria: the attempted assassination on Feb 18, 1853, 1853

The rescue of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria: the attempted assassination on Feb 18, 1853, 1853. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Francois-Joseph a la veille de la guerre. Photographie publiee en 1re page de... 1914 (1916)

Francois-Joseph a la veille de la guerre. Photographie publiee en 1re page de... 1914 (1916). Creator: Unknown
Francois-Joseph a la veille de la guerre. Photographie publiee en 1re page de L'Illustration du 9 mai 1914, 1914. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: 'Francois-Joseph, le 23 juillet 1914'. Creator: Hoeck

'Francois-Joseph, le 23 juillet 1914'. Creator: Hoeck
'Francois-Joseph, le 23 juillet 1914'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: 'A Berlin, La jeunesse des ecoles promene les portraits des deux kaisers, 1914. Creator: Unknown

'A Berlin, La jeunesse des ecoles promene les portraits des deux kaisers, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'A Berlin, La jeunesse des ecoles promene les portraits des deux kaisers, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Francois-Joseph et Charles de Habsbourg, 1914. Creator: J Simont

Francois-Joseph et Charles de Habsbourg, 1914. Creator: J Simont
'Francois-Joseph et Charles de Habsbourg'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Elizabeth Amelia Eugenia, Empress of Austria, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Elizabeth Amelia Eugenia, Empress of Austria, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Elizabeth Amelia Eugenia, Empress of Austria, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Uniforms of the Austro-Hungarian Army (coloured engraving)

Uniforms of the Austro-Hungarian Army (coloured engraving)
5998794 Uniforms of the Austro-Hungarian Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniforms of the Austro-Hungarian Army)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria with his brothers, 1864. Creator: Anonymous

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria with his brothers, 1864. Creator: Anonymous
Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria with his brothers, 1864. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I with Empress Elisabeth and their children... ca 1860. Creator: Anonymous

Emperor Franz Joseph I with Empress Elisabeth and their children... ca 1860. Creator: Anonymous
Emperor Franz Joseph I with Empress Elisabeth and their children Crown Prince Rudolf and Archduchess Gisela, ca 1860. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1849. Creator: Einsle, Anton (1801-1871)

Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1849. Creator: Einsle, Anton (1801-1871)
Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1849. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, ca 1855. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, ca 1855. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, ca 1855. Private Collection

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The Alleged Plot to wreck the Emperor of Austrias Train, His Majestys Railway-Carriage (engraving)

The Alleged Plot to wreck the Emperor of Austrias Train, His Majestys Railway-Carriage (engraving)
1063008 The Alleged Plot to wreck the Emperor of Austrias Train, His Majestys Railway-Carriage (engraving) by English School

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Emperor Joseph of Austria, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown

Emperor Joseph of Austria, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Joseph of Austria, ca. 1860-1865

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving)

Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving)
1604689 Arbiters of Peace and War, the Emperors of Russia, Austria, and Germany (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbiters of Peace and War)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916), en uniforme hongrois

Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916), en uniforme hongrois
FIA5381249 Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916), en uniforme hongrois. Oeuvre de Lajos Osko (1865-1922), aquarelle et gouache sur corne. Art hongrois, art academique

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: he Emperor Family of Austria

he Emperor Family of Austria
FIA5381244 he Emperor Family of Austria by Bayer, Joseph (1820-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: La famille de l empereur d Autriche)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Meeting of the Emperors of Germany and Austria at Rohnstock, in Silesia (engraving)

Meeting of the Emperors of Germany and Austria at Rohnstock, in Silesia (engraving)
1596705 Meeting of the Emperors of Germany and Austria at Rohnstock, in Silesia (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving)

Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving)
1053509 Visit of the Emperor of Austria to the King of Italy at Venice, the Host and his Guest (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria
FIA5635239 Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria by Russ, Franz, the Elder (1817-1892); 137x97, 5 cm; Steiermarkisches Landesmuseum Joanneum

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria
FIA5635217 Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria by Pirsch, Adolf (1858-1929); 153x106 cm; Steiermarkisches Landesmuseum Joanneum, Austria; (add.info.: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria
FIA5381247 Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria by Ledeli, Moritz (1856-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916), en tenue de chasse

Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916), en tenue de chasse. Peinture de Edmund Mahlknecht (1820-1903)
FIA5381254 Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916), en tenue de chasse. Peinture de Edmund Mahlknecht (1820-1903), huile sur toile, 1877. Art autrichien, 19e siecle, Biedermeier

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916). Il a la decoration de l ordre de la Toison d

Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916). Il a la decoration de l ordre de la Toison d Or
FIA5381231 Portrait de Francois Joseph I d Autriche (1830-1916). Il a la decoration de l ordre de la Toison d Or. Peinture anonyme, huile sur toile, vers 1855

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The allied monarchs with their commanders in the 1st World War

The allied monarchs with their commanders in the 1st World War
FIA5381266 The allied monarchs with their commanders in the 1st World War by Koch, Ludwig (1866-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria as Grand Master of the Golden Fleece

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria as Grand Master of the Golden Fleece
FIA5381240 Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria as Grand Master of the Golden Fleece by Liebscher, Adolf (1857-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The Emperor of Austria, 1860-69. Creator: Unknown

The Emperor of Austria, 1860-69. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of Austria, 1860-69. [Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria]. Albumen print

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: William II of Prussia and Francois Joseph I of Austria held by the neck by a Russian

William II of Prussia and Francois Joseph I of Austria held by the neck by a Russian
FIA5403475 William II of Prussia and Francois Joseph I of Austria held by the neck by a Russian giant. - Russian First World War Propaganda Poster par Anonymous

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in hunting dress (engraving)

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in hunting dress (engraving)
5999532 Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in hunting dress (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in hunting dress)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The Emperor of Austria as a Sportsman (b / w photo)

The Emperor of Austria as a Sportsman (b / w photo)
1628033 The Emperor of Austria as a Sportsman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor of Austria as a Sportsman)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The Emperor of Austria crossing the Illuminated Suspension-Bridge at Pesth, Hungary (engraving)

The Emperor of Austria crossing the Illuminated Suspension-Bridge at Pesth, Hungary (engraving)
1098895 The Emperor of Austria crossing the Illuminated Suspension-Bridge at Pesth, Hungary (engraving) by English School

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The awakening of the Eastern Question (colour litho)

The awakening of the Eastern Question (colour litho)
2779447 The awakening of the Eastern Question (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The awakening of the Eastern Question)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The Emperor and Empress of Austria (engraving)

The Emperor and Empress of Austria (engraving)
2772601 The Emperor and Empress of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor and Empress of Austria)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho)

The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho)
2795989 The Austro-Hungarian crisis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austro-Hungarian crisis)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Family connections between European monarchs (litho)

Family connections between European monarchs (litho)
3094403 Family connections between European monarchs (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family connections between European monarchs)

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Venice, Ball in Honour of the Emperor at the Palace (engraving)

Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Venice, Ball in Honour of the Emperor at the Palace (engraving)
1611760 Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Venice, Ball in Honour of the Emperor at the Palace (engraving) by English School

Background imageFranz Joseph I Collection: Marriage of the Emperor of Austria with the Princess Elizabeth, in the Church of the Augustins

Marriage of the Emperor of Austria with the Princess Elizabeth, in the Church of the Augustins, at Vienna (engraving)
1619014 Marriage of the Emperor of Austria with the Princess Elizabeth, in the Church of the Augustins, at Vienna (engraving) by English School



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Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, a prominent figure in history, ruled over the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 until his death in 1916. Born in Vienna, he was deeply connected to the city and its culture. One notable event that showcased his grandeur was the Annual Viennese ball, where Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria would grace the occasion with his presence. In a captivating photograph taken in 1864, we see Emperor Franz Joseph I standing tall alongside his brothers. The image exudes power and unity within the royal family. Another intriguing portrait captures Emperor Franz Joseph I with Empress Elisabeth and their children around 1860. This intimate glimpse into their lives reveals a loving family amidst their regal duties. An earlier portrait from 1849 by Anton Einsle showcases Emperor Franz Joseph I's youthful charm and determination as he ascended to power during turbulent times. As emperor, he commanded an army depicted in colored engravings showcasing the uniforms of the Austro-Hungarian Army. However, not all moments were filled with joy for this influential ruler. A sorrowful lithograph portrays Emperor Franz Joseph I mourning a great loss or tragedy that befell him during his reign. The challenges faced by royalty are evident through historical events such as "The Alleged Plot to wreck the Emperor of Austria's Train" and "Assassination of the Empress of Austria. " These incidents highlight both external threats and internal struggles faced by those who hold immense power. A striking painting dating back to approximately 1860-1865 depicts Emperor Josef (Franz) II alongside other powerful leaders like Russia's Tsar Alexander II and Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm I - highlighting their roles as arbiters of peace and war on an international scale. Lastly, we encounter an exquisite work by Lajos Osko capturing Emperor Franz Joseph I dressed in Hungarian uniform - showcasing cultural diversity within his empire.