French Revolution Collection

The Contrast, December 1792. December 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Contrast, December 1792

Guillotine. The Carmelites of Compiegne, First half of the 19th cent Creator: Delaroche
Guillotine. The Carmelites of Compiegne, First half of the 19th cent.. Private Collection

Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Creator: James Sant
Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Last portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) commissioned to James Sant (1820-1916)

Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution, 1789
Third Estate pledging solidarity to write a constitution, known as the Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Couder

French revolution: revolutionary calendar perpetual with pulls
JLJ4664094 French revolution: revolutionary calendar perpetual with pulls. 18th century Paris, Musee Carnavalet by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR21198 Portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1)
FRENCH GAME BOARD, 1791. Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1) to the Assemblee Nationale (step 63) is the winner

The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR159035 The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving) by Henriquez, Benoit Louis (1732-1806); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

French Revolutionary Calendar, 1801. Private Collection

Vive la Commune! An English tribute to the French commune dedicated to the workers of both countries, 1888. Private Collection

Illustration of Bonnet rouge (Phrygian cap)

La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone)
XIR65818 La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone) by Rude, Francois (1784-1855); Arc de Triomphe, Paris

A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Cover of volume one, 1859, of the serial edition of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities, illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, Phiz

"The Tree of Liberty with the Devil Tempting John Bull", pub
NCO89949 " The Tree of Liberty with the Devil Tempting John Bull", pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1798 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Plunder of the Kings Wine Cellar, 10th August 1792 (oil on canvas)
NOR21197 Plunder of the Kings Wine Cellar, 10th August 1792 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; English, out of copyright

Napoleon in His Study, c1800, (1896). Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

DANIEL MACLISE Wellington and Blucher battle waterloo
The Meeting of Wellington and BlAOEcher after the Battle of Waterloo

The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, 1791 (oil on canvas)
XIR14667 The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, 1791 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Fashion before Ease; or A good Constitution sacrificed for a Fantastic Form. English cartoon, 1793

The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving)
972656 The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris)

The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966814 The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Marseillaise (colour litho)
2779840 La Marseillaise (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marseillaise: national anthem of France. La Marseillaise)

Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR219653 Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Freedom or Death, 1794-95 (oil on canvas)
XKH150800 Freedom or Death, 1794-95 (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 60x49.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Costume of a revolutionary commoner or sans culotte, 1793. 1825 (lithograph)
7237140 Costume of a revolutionary commoner or sans culotte, 1793. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a commoner or sans culotte)

French Revolution: Cartoon against Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793
JLJ4649693 French Revolution: Cartoon against Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) fell to the bottom of a well for wanting to quench her thirst for French blood. 18th century. Paris, B.N

Paris at the Outbreak of the French Revolution 1789
This is a detailed Plan of Paris showing the Parks, Gardens and Squares, Palaces, Bridges over the River Seine, Churches, Convents

Real depiction of the guillotine at Paris, 1791-1792. Creator: Anonymous
Real depiction of the guillotine at Paris, 1791-1792. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A faut esperer q eu se jeu la Finira bentot (You should hope that this game will be over soon). The Third Estate, c1789. Private Collection

Coat of arms St. Lawrence Earl Howth 18th century
Engraving of the coat of arms of St. Lawrence, Earl of Howth, item 105 in a publication of 1789. Text on this engraving, including motto, reads: 105. St

Attack on the Hotel de Ville and Combat on the Pont d?Arcole, July 28, 1830. Artist: Bourgeois, Amedee (1798-1837)
Attack on the Hotel de Ville and Combat on the Pont d?Arcole, July 28, 1830. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Insurrection
Frederic Belaubre

La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude
3787699 La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude; (add.info.: La Marseillaise - sculpture by Francois Rude. Located on Arc de Triomphe, Paris. Illustration on Liebig card. Early 20th century)

Declaration of the rights of Man 1789
3784852 Declaration of the rights of Man 1789; (add.info.: Calendar for November 1904. Illustrates the writing of the Declaration des droits de l'homme (Declaration of the Rights of Man)

French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790 French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790. She wears a liberty cap, full wig, striped bodice over full petticoat, and holds a large fur muff

French woman wearing the fashion of March 1792 French woman wearing the fashion of March 1792. She wears a bonnet with a cockade of feathers, full wig, large fichu (neckerchief)

French woman wearing the fashion of January 1792 French woman wearing the fashion of January 1792. She wears a straw hat with feathers, wig, fichu (neckerchief)

Funerary mask of the French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat (1743 - 1793), Muse Carnavalet, Paris France Paris, Muse Carnavalet. Date of Photograph:1970-1980

Francois CHABOT, 19th century (engraving)
JAB4120171 Francois CHABOT, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Francois CHABOT - 1756-1794, French politician & revolutionary 1874); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Jacques Guillaume THURET (1746-1794), French politician of the Revolution
JAB4121234 Jacques Guillaume THURET (1746-1794), French politician of the Revolution. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jacques Guillaume THURET (1746-1794)

Edmond Louis Alexis Dubois-Crance (Dubois Crance) (engraving)
JAB4120155 Edmond Louis Alexis Dubois-Crance (Dubois Crance) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Edmond Louis Alexis Dubois-Crance (Dubois Crance) - 1747-1814

Joseph Marie SERVAN de Gerbey (1741-1808), French General under La Revolution
JAB4121202 Joseph Marie SERVAN de Gerbey (1741-1808), French General under La Revolution. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Joseph Marie SERVAN de Gerbey (1741-1808)

Jean RABAUT de SAINT ETIENNE (1743-1793), 1894 (engraving)
JAB4121621 Jean RABAUT de SAINT ETIENNE (1743-1793), 1894 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean RABAUT de SAINT ETIENNE (1743-1793)

Destruction (demolition, demantelement) of the Bastille, 1789 to 1791 - Revolution Francaise - Illustration of Job
PCT4288155 Destruction (demolition, demantelement) of the Bastille, 1789 to 1791 - Revolution Francaise - Illustration of Job (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville) (1858-19131)

Jean Bertrand FERAUD (engraving)
JAB4120194 Jean Bertrand FERAUD (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean Bertrand FERAUD - 1759-1795, politician & revolutionary francais 1874); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Napoleonic campaign of 1793: resumption of the Camp de Peyrestortes, Armee des Pyrenees Orientales on 18 September
JAB4120470 Napoleonic campaign of 1793: resumption of the Camp de Peyrestortes, Armee des Pyrenees Orientales on 18 September 1793

Jacques CATHELINEAU - 1759-1793 (engraving)
JAB4120192 Jacques CATHELINEAU - 1759-1793 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vendee chef - in L'Histoire de France by Henri Martin)

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"The French Revolution: A Time of Contrast and Change" In the midst of December 1792, as depicted by Thomas Rowlandson's artwork "The Contrast, " the French Revolution was in full swing. The nation was undergoing a profound transformation that would shape its future for years to come. One key figure who emerged during this period was Napoleon Bonaparte, whose portrait by James Sant captures his charismatic presence. Born in 1769, Napoleon would go on to become one of history's most influential leaders, leaving an indelible mark on Europe. As the revolution progressed, new symbols and systems were introduced. The revolutionary calendar perpetual with pulls became a testament to the radical changes taking place in France. It replaced traditional timekeeping methods with a more egalitarian approach. The Tennis Court Oath of 1789 symbolized the unity and determination of those involved in the revolution. This pivotal moment showcased their commitment to achieving liberty and equality for all citizens. Maximilien de Robespierre played a significant role during this era as well. His portrait reveals a man driven by his ideals but ultimately met a tragic fate at the guillotine in 1794. Speaking of which, Delaroche's depiction of Carmelites facing execution demonstrates how violence became intertwined with political change during this tumultuous time. The guillotine served as both an instrument of justice and terror throughout the revolution. Amidst these upheavals, patriotic fervor soared through songs like "La Marseillaise. " Its rousing lyrics inspired countless individuals to fight for their beliefs and fueled national pride across France. Yet not everyone supported these revolutionary movements; some countries feared its spread while others admired it from afar. "Vive la Commune. " pays tribute to English workers' admiration for the French commune—a testament to international solidarity among laborers striving for better conditions. The French Revolutionary Calendar further exemplified efforts to reshape society entirely.