Otto Eduard Leopold Von Bismarck Collection

Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel
Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman, resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign minister

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Count Otto von Bismarck, Prusso-German statesman, 1870. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Princess Bismarck (engraving)
8649906 Princess Bismarck (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Bismarck)

General von Roon (engraving)
8649904 General von Roon (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General von Roon)

Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo)
8626386 Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Hindenburg, 1917 (postcard)
947502 Kaiser Wilhelm II and Hindenburg, 1917 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II, Hindenburg, Ludendorff); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Map of Germany showing Changes made in 1866 (engraving)
8649921 Map of Germany showing Changes made in 1866 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Germany showing Changes made in 1866)

Bismarck in 1834 (engraving)
8649912 Bismarck in 1834 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in 1834)

Bismarck in 1860 (engraving)
8649910 Bismarck in 1860 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in 1860)

Schonhausen Church, Interior (engraving)
8649909 Schonhausen Church, Interior (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schonhausen Church, Interior)

General von Moltke (engraving)
8649902 General von Moltke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General von Moltke)

Bismarck's Coat of Arms (engraving)
8651523 Bismarck's Coat of Arms (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck's Coat of Arms)

William I, the German Emperor welcoming Bismarck at the unveiling of the Victory Column in Berlin, Germany, 1873
UIG5414499 William I, the German Emperor welcoming Bismarck at the unveiling of the Victory Column in Berlin, Germany, 1873, historic wood engraving, about 1897 (engraving).

The Congress of Nations in Berlin (Germany), from 13 June to 13 July 1878
NWI4838540 The Congress of Nations in Berlin (Germany), from 13 June to 13 July 1878: Otto von Bismarck welcomes the delegates of the European powers

Cover of " La Bomb (bakist)", 1890_3_2 - Illustration by Paul de Semant (1842-1903): Social, Greve
ICA4931725 Cover of " La Bomb (bakist)", 1890_3_2 - Illustration by Paul de Semant (1842-1903): Social, Greve, President of the Republic, Alsace Lorraine, Repression, Berlin, Conference

Otto Prince of Bismarck, German politician, chancellor of Germany
UTD4923142 Otto Prince of Bismarck, German politician, chancellor of Germany; (add.info.: Otto Prince of Bismarck, German politician)

Bismarck in 1848 (engraving)
8649905 Bismarck in 1848 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in 1848)

Bismarck (engraving)
8649900 Bismarck (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck. Illustration for Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire by James Wycliffe Headlam)

Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph)
7243354 Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Friedrichsruh, mausoleum, portrait of Otto von Bismarck with the slogan " Wir
UTD4921636 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Friedrichsruh, mausoleum, portrait of Otto von Bismarck with the slogan " Wir Deutsche fuerchten nur Gott " (We Germans fear God), war postcard No

Otto von Bismarck, 1815-1898 (engraving)
8632254 Otto von Bismarck, 1815-1898 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck, 1815-1898)

Official Residence of Bismarck in Berlin (engraving)
8651522 Official Residence of Bismarck in Berlin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Official Residence of Bismarck in Berlin)

Luise Wilhelmine von Bismarck, Bismarck's Mother (engraving)
8649914 Luise Wilhelmine von Bismarck, Bismarck's Mother (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luise Wilhelmine von Bismarck, Bismarck's Mother)

Bismarck and his Dogs (engraving)
8649913 Bismarck and his Dogs (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck and his Dogs)

Karl Wilhelm Ferd von Bismarck, Bismarck's Father (engraving)
8649908 Karl Wilhelm Ferd von Bismarck, Bismarck's Father (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Wilhelm Ferd von Bismarck, Bismarck's Father)

Emperor William I (engraving)
8649903 Emperor William I (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor William I)

Otto von Bismarck, 19th century (engraving)
3697210 Otto von Bismarck, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince von Bismarck) (Schonhausen, Prussia, 1815-Friedrichsruh, 1898)

Sarcophagus of Emperor William I, Charlottenburg (engraving)
8649925 Sarcophagus of Emperor William I, Charlottenburg (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarcophagus of Emperor William I, Charlottenburg)

Emperor Frederick (engraving)
8649916 Emperor Frederick (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Frederick)

Emperor Francis Joseph (engraving)
8649915 Emperor Francis Joseph (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Francis Joseph)

Friedrichsruhe (engraving)
8649911 Friedrichsruhe (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrichsruhe. Illustration for Bismarck)

Schonhausen Castle (engraving)
8649907 Schonhausen Castle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schonhausen Castle)

Napoleon III and Bismarck having a conversation in 1870, 1910 (engraving)
955264 Napoleon III and Bismarck having a conversation in 1870, 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III, left)

The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers, 1910 (print)
955265 The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers)

Portrait of Bismark, c1860. Creator: Carl Bersch
Portrait of Bismark, c1860

Bismarck at Seventy-Nine, c1895, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Bismarck at Seventy-Nine, c1895, (c1900). Portrait of Otto von Bismarck, Prussian and later German statesman and diplomat; first Chancellor of the German Empire, Minister President of Prussia

"KULTUR"; Les Heures D'Ivresse; specimen des pages inspirees par le debut... 1914. Creator: Unknown
"KULTUR"; Les Heures D'Ivresse; specimen des pages inspirees par le debut de la guerre au plus grand journal illustre d'Allemagne, l'Illustrierte Zeitung

Un cauchemar de M. Bismarck, 1870. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un cauchemar de M. Bismarck, 1870. A nightmare of Mr. Bismarck

Comment Bismarck comprend l'unité allemande, 1870. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment Bismarck comprend l'unite allemande, 1870. How Bismarck understands German unity

A Berlin, la statue de Bismarck est un centre de ralliement pour la foule, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les nerfs des foules; A Berlin, la statue de Bismarck est un centre de ralliement pour la foule, qui salue et acclame l'effigie du Chancelier de fer, 1914

Night fete at Tuileries, June 10, 1867, on the occasion of the visit of foreign sovereigns to the Universal Exhibition, current 1st arrondissement, between 1862 and 1872

Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936). Napoleon III Und Bismarck Vor Dem Weberhauschen in Donchery, 2 September 1870

Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1882-7-15 - Le musee Grevin - Daisers
ICA4884914 Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1882-7-15 - Le musee Grevin - Daisers, Musee Expositions, Musee Grevin - Bismarck, Bernhart Sarah

Bismarck in Reichstag, 1888
3780413 Bismarck in Reichstag, 1888; (add.info.: Bismarck's speech in Reichstage, 6 February 1888. We Germans, are afraid of God, but not afraid of the world')

Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846
3780410 Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846 in Schoenhausen. Liebig's Meat Extract, Bismarck series, published 1899)

Sculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Artist: Wide World Photos
Sculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898
7143597 Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. germany. Emperor Wilhelm II in Palestina (Israel)

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Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck, a prominent Prusso-German statesman of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on European history. Known for his political acumen and strategic prowess, Bismarck was instrumental in the unification of Germany. In 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War, Bismarck's diplomatic skills were put to test as he orchestrated a meeting with Napoleon III at the weavers cottage in Donchery. This encounter would prove pivotal in shaping Europe's future. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on January 18th, 1871 marked a significant milestone in Bismarck's career. The creation of a unified German state under Emperor Wilhelm II showcased his ability to forge alliances and consolidate power. Bismarck's influence extended beyond politics; he played a crucial role in transforming Germany into an industrial powerhouse. His policies aimed at modernizing agriculture and promoting economic growth laid the foundation for Germany's rise as an economic superpower. Despite his accomplishments, tensions arose between Bismarck and Wilhelm II over matters of governance. This strained relationship culminated in "Dropping the Pilot" - John Tenniel's iconic illustration depicting Bismarck stepping down from his position as Chancellor in 1890. Throughout history, artists have immortalized Otto von Bismarck through sculptures like Wide World Photos' masterpiece from 1937 or William Holl's portrait from c1872. These artistic tributes serve as reminders of his enduring legacy. From council meetings at Versailles to war strategies alongside Moltke at Koniggratz, every aspect of Otto von Bismarck’s life was intertwined with historical significance. His leadership shaped nations and influenced generations to come – forever leaving an imprint on our collective memory.