Garde Collection (page 4)

Peletier De St Fargeau
LOUIS MICHEL LEPELETIER de ST FARGEAU - French revolutionary statesman, assassinated by a garde du corps after he voted for Louiss decapitation. With his autograph Date: 1760 - 1793

Peletier De St Fargeau 2
LOUIS MICHEL LEPELETIER de ST FARGEAU - French revolutionary statesman, assassinated by a garde du corps after he voted for Louiss decapitation. Date: 1760 - 1793

Maurice Jacque, Barbizon: La maison de garde, French, active second half 19th century, lithograph and aquatint

Review of the Garde Du Corps before the Queen, the Empress Victoria, and the Royal Family Berlin Germany, 1888 Engraving

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (French, 1803-1860), Le Corps de Garde, in or after 1834, etching

Suzanne Avril - a French Actress, best known for her roles in Les fils du garde-chasse (1909), The Escape from the Tuileries (1910) and L instinct (1916). Date: circa 1907

Male Blackbird in garden setting

Napoleon I (1769-1821). Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Riflemen of the Light Cavalry and the Grenadiers. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Horse Artillery: Staff Sergeant. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Boy soldier and Grenadier of the 3rd regiment. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Light Cavalryman. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Light Infantry Skirmisher. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Guiard of Honour. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Drum Major of the Foot Grenadiers. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

Bandsman and Sapper of the Foot Grenadiers. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

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

Title page of Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

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

Review of the Garde Du Corps before the Queen, the Empress Victoria, and the Royal Family Berlin Germany, 1888 Engraving

Male House Sparrow feeding on peanut garden feeder

Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

General view from Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Notre Dame de la Garde I, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

View of Notre Dame de la Garde and harbor, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Cathedral and Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Panorama, view from Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Notre Dame de la Garde II, Marseilles, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Arriere garde du Pape, ou la frayer du reverend pere caporal. Print shows the ragged rear-guard troops of the Popes army cowering as they retreat from the advancing French army lead by the handsome

Riva, Lake Garda, Italy - stormy waters
The water of Lake Garda at Scirocco, Riva in a uncharacteristically severe storm, causing waves to break on the shore and the little light rowing boats to be tossed up and about in the surf

The Exit - The Lift, Marseille, France
Marseille, France - The exit of the Ascenseurs (lifts) leading up to the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. This ornate Neo-Byzantine church is situated at the highest natural point in Marseille

Trochu Restores Order
In the streets of Paris, general Trochu rallies the Garde Nationale, after the red republican invasion of the Corps Legislatif in the Hotel de Ville. Date: 4 September 1870

Paris Garde Nationale band
The band of the Paris Garde Nationale at the Crystal Palace Date: 1858

Gardes Flags Blessed
The banners of the Garde Nationale of Paris, who support the revolutionaries, are solemnly blessed in the cathedral of Notre Dame Date: 27 September 1789

Anniversary Parade
A grand march-past of the army and the Garde Civique marks Belgiums half-century of independent existence

Paris Unrest
When the Paris crowd heckle - and a M. de Saint-Croix assaults - Gambetta at the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Garde Municipale have to be summoned to disperse them

Gambetta Assaulted
When the Paris crowd heckle - and a M. de Saint-Croix assaults - Gambetta at the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Garde Municipale have to be summoned to disperse them

Garde Imperiale
Uniforms of the VIELLE GARDE IMPERIALE, elite regiment of the French army. tambour-major (drum-bearer), general, porte- drapeau (standard-bearer) and Tambour-Maitre (drum-master)

Escaping Commune
Members of the Garde Nationale escape from Paris in order to avoid serving with the Communards

Forestier Arrested
Colonel Forestier, of the garde nationale, is arrested on suspicion of royalist sympathies

Pontchartrain Appointed
Louis appoints Louis Phelyppeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, chancelier and garde des sceaux (keeper of the seals)

Garde Du Corps Banquet
In the theatre at Versailles, with Louis and Marie present, officers of the garde du corps (royal bodyguard) hold a feast where they trample the revolutionary tricouleur

Soldiers on Patrol
Information about the enemys whereabouts and intentions is obtained by patrols who discreetly scour the terrain for tell-tale indications

Halt during March
A French regiment on the march halts after every 50 minutes to rest for 10 minutes. Their weapons and baggage are stacked in neat piles

French Avant-Garde
When a French regiment is on the march, the avant-garde precede the main body, and are themselves preceded by eclaireurs who look out for obstacles and signs of the foe

French Corps De Garde
French cavalrymen at the entrance to their Corps de Garde : two men on sweeping fatigue make sure the area is spotless

French Artillery - 15
Loading a French muzzle- loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3) : a gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale feeds a ball into the barrel

French Artillery - 14
Charging a French muzzle- loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3) : a gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale passes a ball to his mate

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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.