Garde Collection

Battle Hanau Oct 1813
NAPOLEONIC WAR Battle of Hanau - the Bavarian cavalry charge the French Garde Imperiale

FRENCH GRENADIER 1812
A GRENADIER A CHEVAL of the Garde Imperiale, in campaign uniform Date: 1812

Cyril Scott
CYRIL SCOTT musical prodigy, pianist and composer, also poet, painter and philosopher, defender of homeopathy and occultist. His music was very avant-garde. Date: 1879 - 1970

Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseille, France
Notre-Dame de la Garde (Our Lady of the Guard) - a Neo-Byzantine Catholic basilica in Marseille, France built by the architect Henri-Jacques Esperandieu in the 1860s. Date: circa 1910s

Dragoon of the Empresss Regiment. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Red Lancer. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

French Artillery - 9
An artilleryman of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale passes a shell to his mate to load their breech- loading Gribeauval cannon

French Artillery - 12
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale stands clear of his Gribeauval cannon after setting light to the charge

French Artillery - 8
An artilleryman of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale turns the handle of his ecouvillon to swab the barrel of his Gribeauval cannon

French Artillery - 5
Two men of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale service their Gribeauval cannon on the battlefield : the gun is moved with levers and cooled with water

French Artillery - 6
An artilleryman of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale stands beside his Gribeauval cannon on the battlefield, holding the ramrod with which he loads it

French Artillery - 13
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale turns his ecouvillon in the muzzle of his Gribeauval cannon, ramming home the charge as hard as he can

Napoleon I on Elba
NAPOLEON I in exile on the island of Elba comes across one of his former Garde Imperiale, now working as a stone-mason

Piazza San Marco, late 1760s. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Piazza San Marco, late 1760s

The Gaze
Inna Gur

Samuel Beckett, Irish playwright, novelist and poet
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), Irish avant-garde playwright, novelist and poet. Photographed in the year he won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Date: 1969

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543043 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543060 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
543046 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); (add.info.: Artillery officer of the Garde Nationale defending Paris)

The Interesting Model, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures
829028 The Interesting Model, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1926 (colour litho) by Barbier

Vieilles Chansons et Rondes: Le Tour, prends garde (colour litho)
5221633 Vieilles Chansons et Rondes: Le Tour, prends garde (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tour, prends garde)

Garde Champetre Ridden By D.J.Casey Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 16 March 2006 Date: 16 March 2006

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) arriving to visit Napoleon (1769-1821) in Italy on the banks of Lake Garda
XIR123569 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) arriving to visit Napoleon (1769-1821) in Italy on the banks of Lake Garda, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Lecomte

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien
543093 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Buzenval (Mount Valerien) near Versailles 19 Jan 1871. Garde National marching to the battle and defeat

Troisieme etage de la petite tour et deuxieme etage de la grosse tour; d apres un dessin du temps
963490 Troisieme etage de la petite tour et deuxieme etage de la grosse tour; d apres un dessin du temps, de M Bourla (engraving) by French School

Kings Swiss Guard of 1586, illustration from Costumes Civils et Militaires
PER437845 Kings Swiss Guard of 1586, illustration from Costumes Civils et Militaires Francais a travers les siecles by Augustin Challamel

Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving)
2794134 Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854.); © Look and Learn

Woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811
Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet, high-waisted walking dress and carries a shawl and large feather

Fencer in second position of garde de quarte
Gentleman fencer in second position of garde de quarte. Copperplate engraving by D Jenkins after an illustration from life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Gentlemen fencers en garde for an attack, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D. Jenkins after an illustration drawn from the life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Suit of engraved plate armour and horse barding, reign of King Henry VIII, 16th century. Knight in suit of armour, bourgonet helmet decorated with drooping plumes, pauldrons, passe garde, sollerets

Ferdinande Philippe, Duc d Orleans 1810-1842. In the uniform of the artillery of the Garde Nationale. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Uniform of the Royal Guard, reign of King Louis XVIII. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Guard of Honour or Garde d Honneur, Napoleonic era
Uniform of a Guard of Honour or Garde d Honneur, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Marin de la Garde, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Uniform of the Imperial Guard (petite tenue), Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Garde de la Prevote de Paris (Guard of the Provosty of Paris), 1586. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 150 from Le Bibliophile

Garde du Corps du Roi, Compagnie Francaise. Royal bodyguard, French company to King Francis I. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 78

Garde du Corps du Roi, Compagnie Ecossaise. Royal bodyguard to King Francis I, First Scottish company formed in 1419. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in Roger de

Place du Chatelet, 1820-1855 (engraving)
962958 Place du Chatelet, 1820-1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Chatelet, 1820-1855)

Archer ecossais de la Garde, 1610 (coloured engraving)
2794123 Archer ecossais de la Garde, 1610 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archer ecossais de la Garde, 1610.); © Look and Learn

Louvre sous Louis XV, 1739 (colour litho)
962809 Louvre sous Louis XV, 1739 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louvre sous Louis XV, 1739)

Une Citoyenne, Preposee a la garde de la rue de Lille, faubourg St-Germain (coloured engraving)
959790 Une Citoyenne, Preposee a la garde de la rue de Lille, faubourg St-Germain (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

d Guard with a Zither Player in an Interior
CH36641 d Guard with a Zither Player in an Interior by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Quatrieme etage de la petite tour, et troisieme etage de la grosse tour; d apres M Bourla, architecte (engraving)
963489 Quatrieme etage de la petite tour, et troisieme etage de la grosse tour; d apres M Bourla, architecte (engraving) by French School

coquelicot
Anna Cseresnjes

The Garde National during the siege of Paris. Date: 1871

Earth, 18th century. Creator: Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune
Earth, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

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"Garde: A Symbol of Strength, Artistry, and History" Step back in time to the Battle of Hanau in October 1813, where the French Garde stood tall amidst the chaos. These elite soldiers showcased their unwavering bravery and skill on the battlefield. Transport yourself to 1812 as you witness a French Grenadier adorned with his distinctive uniform. The epitome of military might, he represents an era filled with grandeur and valor. Shifting gears to a different form of artistry, we encounter Bruce Lacey, a performance artist who captivated audiences with his avant-garde creations. His innovative approach pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms. In the realm of music, Cyril Scott's compositions mesmerized listeners with their ethereal beauty. His harmonies painted vivid landscapes that transported souls into realms unknown. Marvel at Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille, France - an architectural masterpiece perched atop a hill overlooking the city. This iconic basilica has served as both a place of worship and a symbol of protection for centuries. The thunderous roar echoes through history as we delve into French artillery units numbered 9, 12, 8, 5, 6, and 13. These formidable forces unleashed their firepower upon enemies during times when battles were won or lost by sheer force alone. Lastly but not leastly is Napoleon I on Elba - exiled yet still influential. Despite being confined to this Mediterranean island after his abdication in April 1814 until his escape just ten months later - Napoleon's presence continued to shape European politics from afar. Garde encompasses more than mere words can describe; it embodies strength forged through battlefields like Hanau; it showcases artistic expression through performers like Bruce Lacey; it resonates within musical masterpieces composed by Cyril Scott; it stands tall as Notre Dame de la Garde watches over Marseille; it reverberates alongside cannons of French artillery units.