Paris Commune Collection

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

La Commune arretee par l Ignorance et le Reaction, 1871. Satirical cartoon depicting an allegorical figure representing the Paris Commune arrested by Ignorance and Reaction. From a private collection

Paris Commune
Cobblestones ripped from the streets and used for barricades on the Quai Pelletier and the Pont d Arcole during the siege of the Paris Commune, during the Franco-Prussian War

1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period
5304828 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period; (add.info.: 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta)

Lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune, 1871
3478656 Lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune, 1871; (add.info.: Illustration lamenting the suffering of the Paris Commune; the municipal government organized on communalistic principles that)

Paris commune, 1871
3479217 Paris commune, 1871; (add.info.: Paris commune Last stand of the communards at the barricades. Dated June 1871.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paris Commune, 1871
3479216 Paris Commune, 1871; (add.info.: The end of the Paris Commune: Parisians not actively involved in the commune risings waiting for government troops engaged on a mopping-up operation to pass)

Palace Vendome, 1871
1580846 Palace Vendome, 1871; (add.info.: Photograph of the destruction of the column of the Palace Vendome, Paris, during the Paris Commune. Dated 1871); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon about rent increases brought in by the Commune of Paris, 1871, (c.1871). Creator: Leo Scherer
Cartoon about rent increases brought in by the Commune of Paris, 1871, (c.1871). A bewildered and furious tenant is presented with news of rent increases

A Communard, 1871. Creator: Nils Forsberg
A Communard, 1871

View of the Tuileries Palace, after the fire in the commune: the Marsan pavilion and... c1880. Creator: Unknown
View of the Tuileries Palace, after the fire in the commune: the Marsan pavilion and theatre wing, c1880

View of the Tuileries Palace, after the fire in the commune: the Pavillon de Flore and... c1880. Creator: Unknown
View of the Tuileries Palace, after the fire in the commune: the Pavillon de Flore and Galerie de Diane, c1880

The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
The Saint-Jacques tower, taken over by Versailles troops, c1871

The Rotonde de la Villette surrounded by Versailles troops, 1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
The Rotonde de la Villette surrounded by Versailles troops, 1871

The Hotel de Ville set on fire, attacked by the troops of Versailles, 1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
The Hotel de Ville set on fire, attacked by the troops of Versailles, 1871

Scene from the Paris Commune, Place de la Concorde, 1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
Scene from the Paris Commune, Place de la Concorde, 1871

Assault on a cemetery by regular troops, May 1871, 1871. Creator: Gustave Boulanger
Assault on a cemetery by regular troops, May 1871, 1871

The Communards wall at Pere-Lachaise cemetery, 1907. Creator: Germain Eugene Bonneton
The Communards wall at Pere-Lachaise cemetery, 1907

Panorama of the Hotel de Ville, 4th arrondissement, Paris, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of the Hotel de Ville, 4th arrondissement, Paris, 1871

Panorama of the fort of Issy-les-Moulineaux, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of the fort of Issy-les-Moulineaux, 1871

Panorama of the burnt-out La Villette docks, 19th arrondissement, Paris, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of the burnt-out La Villette docks, 19th arrondissement, Paris, 1871

Panorama of Pont de Champigny, Champigny-sur-Marne, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of Pont de Champigny, Champigny-sur-Marne, 1871

Panorama of Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 1871

Panorama de la Brèche, Fort d'Issy, Issy-les-Moulineaux, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama de la Breche, Fort d'Issy, Issy-les-Moulineaux, 1871

Main street of Champigny, Champigny-sur-Marne, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Main street of Champigny, Champigny-sur-Marne, 1871

Panorama: works at the Louvre towards the Pavillon de l'Horloge, 1st arrondissement, Paris, end 1854

Portrait of Félix Pyat (1810-1889), journalist and politician, 1888. Creator: Edouard Chantalat
Portrait of Felix Pyat (1810-1889), journalist and politician, 1888

Fire at the Hotel de Ville in 1871, 1871. Creator: Edouard Toudouze
Fire at the Hotel de Ville in 1871, 1871

Portrait of Louise Michel (1830-1905), at the podium, 1882. Creator: Louis Tinayre
Portrait of Louise Michel (1830-1905), at the podium, 1882

Episode of the Commune, rue des Rosiers, in Montmartre, 1875. Creator: Auguste Lepere
Episode of the Commune, rue des Rosiers, in Montmartre, 1875

Fires of the Commune, May 24, 1871, c1871. Creator: Jules Girardet
Fires of the Commune, May 24, 1871, c1871

General Gaston Auguste (1830-1909) Marquis de Gallifet, in All his Glory (litho)
XIR218775 General Gaston Auguste (1830-1909) Marquis de Gallifet, in All his Glory (litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Shootings in the Place Vendome, Paris, Paris Commune, 23 March 1871 (engraving)
977905 Shootings in the Place Vendome, Paris, Paris Commune, 23 March 1871 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shootings in the Place Vendome, Paris)

General Gaston Auguste (1830-1909) Marquis de Gallifet (oil on canvas)
XIR218776 General Gaston Auguste (1830-1909) Marquis de Gallifet (oil on canvas) by Becker, Georges (1845-89); 251x138 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Exchanging Pleasantries before the Body of a Communard (oil on canvas)
XIR218774 Exchanging Pleasantries before the Body of a Communard (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

The Siege of Montretout, 19th January 1871 (coloured engraving)
XIR211729 The Siege of Montretout, 19th January 1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871 (colour litho)
XIR232828 The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871 (colour litho) by Coindre, Victor (fl.1870) (after); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Staff Officers of the Paris Commune and their Orderlies (engraving)
1052581 Staff Officers of the Paris Commune and their Orderlies (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staff Officers of the Paris Commune and their Orderlies)

Following the "Gentle Craft, "at the Pont de Neuilly, Paris (engraving)
1052558 Following the " Gentle Craft, " at the Pont de Neuilly, Paris (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Following the " Gentle Craft)

Scenes in Paris during the Armistice (engraving)
1052548 Scenes in Paris during the Armistice (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Paris during the Armistice)

Family Life in Paris during the Fighting (engraving)
1052606 Family Life in Paris during the Fighting (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Life in Paris during the Fighting)

May 1871, May 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
May 1871, May 1894

In All His Glory, June 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
In All His Glory, June 1894

Elisee Reclus, French geographer, historian, anarchist (litho)
5233938 Elisee Reclus, French geographer, historian, anarchist (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisee Reclus (1830-1905), French geographer, historian

Women attacking captured gendarmes being escorted by National Guards, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001345 Women attacking captured gendarmes being escorted by National Guards, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

Scene in the Jardin des Tuileries under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001304 Scene in the Jardin des Tuileries under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene in the Jardin du Luxembourg under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001302 Scene in the Jardin du Luxembourg under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attempt by a mob to free a prisoner being escorted under guard, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001300 Attempt by a mob to free a prisoner being escorted under guard, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

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"Vive la Commune! An English tribute to the French commune dedicated to the workers" The Paris Commune, a pivotal moment in history, symbolizes the fight for workers' rights and social justice. Launched in 1871, it aimed to establish a democratic government that prioritized the needs of ordinary citizens. However, this noble endeavor was tragically halted by ignorance and reactionary forces. During its brief existence, the Paris Commune faced immense challenges from the French Third Republic. Presidents came and went between 1871-1913 while memories of this revolutionary movement lingered on. The execution of Georges Darboy on March 24th, 1871 marked one of many grim events during this tumultuous period. As tensions escalated, so did violence. The End of the Commune witnessed executions like that of a Petroleuse - highlighting both resistance and repression engrained within society's fabric. Rossel, Bourgeois, and Ferre met their fates at Satory while their sentences were read aloud - an image etched into history forever. General Gaston Auguste Marquis de Gallifet emerged as a prominent figure amidst these chaotic times. His glory shone brightly but was tarnished by his involvement in suppressing dissenting voices during the Conflict in Paris; notably remembered is the Massacre in Place Vendome where shootings occurred on March 23rd, 1871. Amidst all this bloodshed stood individuals who paid with their lives for their beliefs. Pere Captier's death on May 25th further exemplified how far-reaching consequences could be when challenging established powers. Reflecting upon these engravings depicting moments such as Georges Darboy's execution reminds us not only of past struggles but also serves as a reminder to continue fighting for justice today. The legacy left behind by those involved with or affected by the Paris Commune should never be forgotten – it remains an enduring testament to the power of collective action and the pursuit of a fairer society.