French Flag Collection

Napoleon returning from Elba
5948948 Napoleon returning from Elba by Steuben, Charles Auguste (1788-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon returning from Elba by Steuben)

Old Town of Antibes, Antibes, South of France

Poster from World War I ordering general mobilization, Sunday, August 2, 1914
France, 20th century, First World War - Armee de Terre et Armee de Mer. Ordre de Mobilisation Generale. Poster ordering general mobilization, Sunday, August 2, 1914

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO190174 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (etching with engraving & w/c on paper) by Gillray

Victory, 1905 (oil on canvas)
XIR418368 Victory, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 144x76 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Exterior detail of the town hall and French flag, Ventabren, Provence, France, Europe

Postcard depicting the Eiffel Tower at the Exposition Universelle, 1889 (colour litho)
XIR245780 Postcard depicting the Eiffel Tower at the Exposition Universelle, 1889 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A crowd viewing fireworks on Bastille Day celebration in Paris, 1801 (engraving)
2623672 A crowd viewing fireworks on Bastille Day celebration in Paris, 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching depicting a crowd viewing fireworks on Bastille Day celebration in Paris)

Russian foreign policy
2603823 Russian foreign policy,; (add.info.: Russian foreign policy. In 1908 Armand Fallieres, President of France 1906 - 1913, visited Russia)

Russian foreign police
2603813 Russian foreign police; (add.info.: Russian foreign policy. France, in the guise of her mascots Chanticleer, the cockerel, and Madeleine)

Le Tricolore
2623669 Le Tricolore; (add.info.: Colour lithograph titled 'Le Tricolore'. The print depicts the French "Le Tricolore" balloon in the colours of the French flag with passengers)

Historical flag of France, a country in Europe, from about 1370 to 1600
531874 Historical flag of France, a country in Europe, from about 1370 to 1600.; Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

The dreaded guest, 1905
1574201 The dreaded guest, 1905; (add.info.: The dreaded guest by Carl Hassmann, 1869-1933, artist published 1905. William II, emperor of Germany)

postcard depicting French children on the beach, 1900
3665731 postcard depicting French children on the beach, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: postcard depicting French children on the beach 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

1993 Portuguese GP
CIRCUITO ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 26: Alain Prost, Williams FW15C Renault, holds a French Le Tricolore flag, after winning his fourth

Flag of France

Vintage Style Tour De France Cyclist On a Bike With French Flagjpg
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Flags

France, Provence, Arles, Place de la republic, Town hall

Mairie or town hall, Buoux, Provence, France

France, Brittany, Finistere, Quimper, Old town, decorative sign and historical building

The Conquest of the Air, 1913 (oil on canvas)
862897 The Conquest of the Air, 1913 (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Strike, 1899 (oil on canvas)
XIR165154 The Strike, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Adler, Jules (1865-1952); 231x302 cm; Ecomusee de la Communaute le Creusot Montceau, France

Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print)
2603824 Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Russian foreign policy)

Anne, Dauphine of Auvergne
3780350 Anne, Dauphine of Auvergne; (add.info.: Anne, Dauphine of Auvergne, wearing dress emblazoned with Fleur-de-lis and the French Royal Dolphin (Dauphine), b. 1358. Married to Louis II 1371. c

The Big Parade, 1917 (oil on panel)
651076 The Big Parade, 1917 (oil on panel) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 20.4x22.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Big Parade. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935). Oil on panel

Le Havre, 1939 (tempera on panel)
TW426875 Le Havre, 1939 (tempera on panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 63.8x89.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799
6337351 Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799 by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Fecamp, the Basin, 1892 (oil on canvas)
989087 Fecamp, the Basin, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 40x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fecamp, the Basin; Fecamp, le Bassin. Eugene Boudin (1824-1898)

The Beach at Trouville; La Plage a Trouville, 1870 (oil on canvas)
825550 The Beach at Trouville; La Plage a Trouville, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 47.6x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beach at Trouville; La Plage a Trouville)

Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York
822694 Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York, (oil on canvas) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 84x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Church of Saint Medard and the Mouffetard Road in Paris;L
825826 The Church of Saint Medard and the Mouffetard Road in Paris; L Eglise Saint-Medard et la Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Loiseau

Dinners for the workers of the Exposition Universelle, 1900
STC415955 Dinners for the workers of the Exposition Universelle, 1900, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 23rd January 1898 (colour litho) by Meaulle, F.L

Soldiers, This Battle Must Be A Thunder Clap, plate from
STC292439 Soldiers, This Battle Must Be A Thunder Clap, plate from The Story of France, by Mary MacGregor, 1920 (coloured litho) by Rainey

Shipwreck (oil on canvas)
AGN284343 Shipwreck (oil on canvas) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

A Mediterranean port with men o war (oil on copper)
BAL82405 A Mediterranean port with men o war (oil on copper) by Grevenbroeck, Charles Laurent (fl.c.1670-1730); 18x25 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Brig and a Cutter (w / c on paper)
REA193385 A Brig and a Cutter (w/c on paper) by Atkins, Samuel (fl.1787-1808); 38.1x55.2 cm; Private Collection; eRoyal Exchange Art Gallery at Cork Street, London; English, out of copyright

The loyalty of Algerian Arab chiefs to France, cover of le Petit Journal
CHT206375 The loyalty of Algerian Arab chiefs to France, cover of le Petit Journal, 15th December 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Regatta at Le Havre, 1869 (oil on canvas)
987524 The Regatta at Le Havre, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 21.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regatta at Le Havre; Le Havre, La Fete des Regates)

The Hongs of Canton - China Trade, c. 1850
TAY45177 The Hongs of Canton - China Trade, c.1850 by Anonymous; Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

The Dam, 1891-93 (oil on canvas)
BRM205446 The Dam, 1891-93 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 37x46 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Frontispiece of Atlas Nacional Illustre des 86 Departments et des Possessions de la
XCF282020 Frontispiece of Atlas Nacional Illustre des 86 Departments et des Possessions de la France, by Victor Levasseur 1856 (hand coloured engraving) by French School

Admiral Amedee Anatole Courbet (1827-85) at the capture of Fou-Tcheou in 1884 during
CHT216710 Admiral Amedee Anatole Courbet (1827-85) at the capture of Fou-Tcheou in 1884 during the Tonkin war of 1883-85 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School

Conquest of Algiers by French troops in 1830, c. 1830-40 (coloured engraving)
CHT268750 Conquest of Algiers by French troops in 1830, c.1830-40 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The New Boy came down from the Shrouds (engraving)
663988 The New Boy came down from the Shrouds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The French flag, a symbol of history and pride, flies high in various corners of France and beyond. In the Old Town of Antibes, nestled in the picturesque South of France, the tricolor waves gracefully against a backdrop of charming cobblestone streets. It reminds passersby of the rich heritage that this town holds. One cannot help but recall Napoleon's triumphant return from Elba when gazing at the French flag. The iconic image immortalized by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 depicts Napoleon standing tall as he rallies his troops under its colors. From historical events to sporting triumphs, the French flag has witnessed it all. At the 1996 Monaco GP, it fluttered proudly as racing legends battled for victory on one of Formula One's most prestigious circuits. Artistic masterpieces have also paid homage to this emblematic flag. "Victory, " an oil painting from 1905 captures its essence with bold strokes and vibrant hues that evoke a sense of national pride. Beyond mainland France, even distant lands bear witness to its presence. Ventabren's town hall displays an exterior detail adorned with both architectural beauty and a prominent display of the French flag - a testament to unity across Europe. In Paris itself, postcards depicting iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower during Exposition Universelle in 1889 showcase how this timeless symbol is deeply intertwined with France's cultural identity. Aviation enthusiasts can find inspiration in "The Conquest of Air, " an oil painting from 1913 where pioneers soar through boundless skies beneath the watchful gaze of their nation's proud banner. Whether adorning town halls or gracing historical buildings throughout Brittany or Provence, every corner reveals another chapter in France’s story – each marked by its distinctive tricolor waving gallantly overhead.