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Leopold Ii Collection

Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909) was a prominent figure in European history, known for his reign as King of the Belgians

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)

Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving)
8625791 Foundation of Melk Abbey, 1089 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundation of Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, 1089)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait of Leopold II King of Belgium, 19th century

Portrait of Leopold II King of Belgium, 19th century
NWI4946387 Portrait of Leopold II King of Belgium, 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Leopold II King of Belgium, 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Postcard, Satirique en N & B, ca. 1915: Untitled - Belgium - Leopold II, Femmes

Postcard, Satirique en N & B, ca. 1915: Untitled - Belgium - Leopold II, Femmes
ICA4948585 Postcard, Satirique en N & B, ca. 1915: Untitled - Belgium - Leopold II, Femmes; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirique en N & B, ca)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: King Leopold II of Belgium in a motorcar, 1895

King Leopold II of Belgium in a motorcar, 1895
3480642 King Leopold II of Belgium in a motorcar, 1895; (add.info.: King Leopold II of Belgium in a motorcar, 1895. Leopold II (9 April 1835 - 17 December 1909) was the second King of the Belgians

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772

Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772
1574995 Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772; (add.info.: Picture of Europe for July 1772. Cartoon shows Catherine II, Leopold II)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: The Polish plumb-cake, 1774

The Polish plumb-cake, 1774
1574994 The Polish plumb-cake, 1774; (add.info.: The Polish plumb-cake. Cartoon shows Leopold II and Frederick William II with swords drawn, Catherine II holding a cleaver)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait Leopold II (1835-1909), Belgian king in his future

Portrait Leopold II (1835-1909), Belgian king in his future
JAB5036914 Portrait Leopold II (1835-1909), Belgian king in his future.; (add.info.: Portrait Leopold II (1835-1909), Belgian king in his future.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, 1747-1792, Holy Roman Emperor. Creator: Anon

Leopold II, 1747-1792, Holy Roman Emperor. Creator: Anon
Leopold II, 1747-1792, Holy Roman Emperor, Unknown date

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747-1792). Creator: Hickel, Anton (1745-1798)

Portrait of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747-1792). Creator: Hickel, Anton (1745-1798)
Portrait of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747-1792). Private Collection

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait of Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain (1745-1792), Holy Roman Empress, with the Star Cross Order

Portrait of Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain (1745-1792), Holy Roman Empress, with the Star Cross Order. Private Collection

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait of Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain (1745-1792), Holy Roman Empress

Portrait of Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain (1745-1792), Holy Roman Empress. Creator: Steiner, Johann Nepomuk (1725-1793)
Portrait of Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain (1745-1792), Holy Roman Empress. Private Collection

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: The Graphic Stanley Number; His Majesty Leopold II. King of the Belgians

The Graphic Stanley Number; His Majesty Leopold II. King of the Belgians, and Sovereign of the Con Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; His Majesty Leopold II. King of the Belgians, and Sovereign of the Congo Free State, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace... 1862

King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Emperor Leopold II, 1792. Creator: Karl Georg Merville

Emperor Leopold II, 1792. Creator: Karl Georg Merville
Emperor Leopold II, 1792

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Soirée given...by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels, at the Hotel de Ville... 1862

Soirée given...by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels, at the Hotel de Ville... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Soiree given...by the Burgomaster and Common Council of Brussels, at the Hotel de Ville, to the members of the Social Science Congress - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait of Leopold II of Belgium as a Garter Knight, c.1881-91 (b/w photo)

Portrait of Leopold II of Belgium as a Garter Knight, c.1881-91 (b/w photo)
8294174 Portrait of Leopold II of Belgium as a Garter Knight, c.1881-91 (b/w photo) by London Stereoscopic Company (1854-1922); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909) (chromolithograph)

Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909) (chromolithograph)
UTD4951644 Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909) (chromolithograph) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); (add.info.: Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909). Reigned from 1865

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, King of the Belgians

Leopold II, King of the Belgians
7278183 Leopold II, King of the Belgians by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, King of the Belgians)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians (b / w photo)

His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians (b / w photo)
7167367 His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portraits of Leopold, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1747-1792) and Maria Luisa of Spain

Portraits of Leopold, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1747-1792) and Maria Luisa of Spain (1745-1792), ca 1765. Private Collection

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Charles Albert, Pius IX and Leopold II, 1848 (litho)

Charles Albert, Pius IX and Leopold II, 1848 (litho)
704228 Charles Albert, Pius IX and Leopold II, 1848 (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Comitato per la Storia d Italia, Rome

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: The Belgian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Belgian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807800 The Belgian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, King of the Belgians (engraving)

Leopold II, King of the Belgians (engraving)
2789435 Leopold II, King of the Belgians (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, King of the Belgians. Leopold II, Roi Des Belges)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Royal visitors to France: Leopold II, King of the Belgians and Crown Prince Nicholas of Greece

Royal visitors to France: Leopold II, King of the Belgians and Crown Prince Nicholas of Greece (colour litho)
2818679 Royal visitors to France: Leopold II, King of the Belgians and Crown Prince Nicholas of Greece (colour litho) by French School

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, King of the Belgians, at the Elysee Palace, Paris (colour litho)

Leopold II, King of the Belgians, at the Elysee Palace, Paris (colour litho)
3099185 Leopold II, King of the Belgians, at the Elysee Palace, Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, King of the Belgians)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Picture of Europe for July 1772, c. 1772 (engraving)

Picture of Europe for July 1772, c. 1772 (engraving)
2562139 Picture of Europe for July 1772, c.1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, Emperor of Austria (oil on canvas)

Leopold II, Emperor of Austria (oil on canvas)
490509 Leopold II, Emperor of Austria (oil on canvas) by Austrian School, (18th century); 254x151 cm; Museum of the Order of St

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Taming of the shrew: Katharine and Petruchio; The modern Quixotte, or, what you will

Taming of the shrew: Katharine and Petruchio; The modern Quixotte, or, what you will
698018 Taming of the shrew: Katharine and Petruchio; The modern Quixotte, or, what you will, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving)

Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving)
2772017 Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, King of the Belgians (colour litho)

Leopold II, King of the Belgians (colour litho)
3639644 Leopold II, King of the Belgians (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II (1835-1909), King of the Belgians

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, 1790-1792 (coloured engraving)

Leopold II, 1790-1792 (coloured engraving)
2797492 Leopold II, 1790-1792 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, 1790-1792)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, King of the Belgians (colour litho)

Leopold II, King of the Belgians (colour litho)
612152 Leopold II, King of the Belgians (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, King of the Belgians, Un roi constitutionnel)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Taming of the Shrew, Katharine and Petruchio, The Modern Quixotte or what you will

Taming of the Shrew, Katharine and Petruchio, The Modern Quixotte or what you will
2562145 Taming of the Shrew, Katharine and Petruchio, The Modern Quixotte or what you will, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio;The Modern Quixotte, or what you will, pub

Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio;The Modern Quixotte, or what you will, pub
2962479 Taming of the Shrew: Katherine & Petruchio; The Modern Quixotte, or what you will, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)

Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)
5998773 Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monarchs of the World)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: King Leopold I, the Duke of Brabant and the Count of Flanders reviewing a military parade

King Leopold I, the Duke of Brabant and the Count of Flanders reviewing a military parade, Belgium, 1848 (engraving)
3647765 King Leopold I, the Duke of Brabant and the Count of Flanders reviewing a military parade, Belgium, 1848 (engraving) by European School

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Death of Marie Henriette of Austria, Queen Consort of Leopold II, King of the Belgians (litho)

Death of Marie Henriette of Austria, Queen Consort of Leopold II, King of the Belgians (litho)
2795650 Death of Marie Henriette of Austria, Queen Consort of Leopold II, King of the Belgians (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, Roi Des Belges (1835) (b / w photo)

Leopold II, Roi Des Belges (1835) (b / w photo)
5219680 Leopold II, Roi Des Belges (1835) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, Roi Des Belges (1835)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: The Polish Plumb-Cake, 1774 (engraving)

The Polish Plumb-Cake, 1774 (engraving)
2562140 The Polish Plumb-Cake, 1774 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II (1747-1792); Frederick William II (1744-1797); Catherine II (1729-1796)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: The Belgian Steam-Ship Leopold II (engraving)

The Belgian Steam-Ship Leopold II (engraving)
1604230 The Belgian Steam-Ship Leopold II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belgian Steam-Ship Leopold II)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Portrait of Leopold II (1835-1909), King of Belgium

Portrait of Leopold II (1835-1909), King of Belgium
XEE555226 Portrait of Leopold II (1835-1909), King of Belgium. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: European royalty (coloured engraving)

European royalty (coloured engraving)
5998766 European royalty (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: European royalty)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Caricatures (colour litho)

Caricatures (colour litho)
5999662 Caricatures (colour litho) by Sirat, Joseph (1869-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricatures. Illustration from Nos Celebrites Contemporaines)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Le roi des belges Leopold II received in L Elysee in 1900 - in '

Le roi des belges Leopold II received in L Elysee in 1900 - in "
XEE4408300 Le roi des belges Leopold II received in L Elysee in 1900 - in " Le Petit Parisien", 1900 (engraving) by French School

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, Roi des Belges (coloured photo)

Leopold II, Roi des Belges (coloured photo)
975374 Leopold II, Roi des Belges (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, Roi des Belges)

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: King Leopold II (b / w photo)

King Leopold II (b / w photo)
821042 King Leopold II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Leopold II (1835-1909). King of the Belgians.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageLeopold Ii Collection: Leopold II, King of the Belgians (engraving)

Leopold II, King of the Belgians (engraving)
1057845 Leopold II, King of the Belgians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold II, King of the Belgians)



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Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909) was a prominent figure in European history, known for his reign as King of the Belgians. His influence and impact on Belgium and beyond cannot be understated. One striking image that captures Leopold II's presence is a chromolithograph portrait of him. The vibrant colors bring out his regal demeanor, showcasing the power he held as king. This portrayal is fitting for someone who ruled with authority and determination. However, not all moments in Leopold II's life were filled with grandeur. An assassination attempt against him in Brussels serves as a reminder of the dangers he faced while leading his country. A color lithograph depicting this event showcases the chaos and danger surrounding the king, highlighting his resilience in overcoming such threats. In contrast to these intense moments, there are also more intimate portrayals captured through black-and-white photography. One particular photo shows him simply as "His Majesty, " emphasizing both his royal status and human side simultaneously. Looking back further into history, we find portraits of Leopold's ancestors - Grand Duke Leopold I of Tuscany and Maria Luisa of Spain - reminding us that lineage played an important role in shaping Europe's ruling families. During times of political unrest across Europe, such as 1848, Charles Albert, Pius IX, and Leopold II stood together united against challenges to their rule. A lithograph from that era immortalizes this alliance between three powerful figures fighting to maintain stability amidst turmoil. It also left an architectural legacy at the Exposition Universelle in Paris during 1900 when Belgium showcased its pavilion. A colorful lithograph illustrates this remarkable structure representing Belgian culture on an international stage under Leopold's patronage. Another engraving portrays Leopold II himself; it captures his dignified appearance while underscoring his position as King of the Belgians.