Patrie Collection

Revolution in Paris, February 1848. Scene in front of the Foreign Ministry with the crowd chanting Mourir pour la
530806 Revolution in Paris, February 1848. Scene in front of the Foreign Ministry with the crowd chanting Mourir pour la patrie. Wood engraving, 1848; Universal History Archive/UIG.

La flotte Francaise en orient; Toilette d'ete des navires de Guerre: le cuirasse "Patrie", 1916
La flotte Francaise en orient; Toilette d'ete des navires de Guerre: au premier plan, le cuirasse "Patrie", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

French War Balloon Patrie 1907
The latest success in military ballooning, the yellow Patrie maneuvering at a height of about a thousand feet above the Opera Quarter in Paris. Date: 8th July 1907

Germany and France - Conquest of the Air 1907
German and France, rivalry between two air-ships. The German air-ship that stayed up the longest for three hours over Berlin, over the French rival La Patrie. Date: 1907

French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and Minister of War General Georges Picquart making an ascent in the military
3620889 French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and Minister of War General Georges Picquart making an ascent in the military airship Patrie (colour litho) by Carrey

Vaud (chromolitho)
734923 Vaud (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaud. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

The French Revolution of 1848, Crowds in Paris singing "Mourir pour la Patrie"(engraving)
2781647 The French Revolution of 1848, Crowds in Paris singing " Mourir pour la Patrie" (engraving) by English School

French military airship Patrie (colour litho)
3104911 French military airship Patrie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French military airship Patrie)

M Roger singing "Mourir pour la Patrie"(engraving)
1607098 M Roger singing " Mourir pour la Patrie" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Roger singing " Mourir pour la Patrie")

Patriotic French Postcard - Little soldiers and Marianne
" Allons Enfants de la patrie..." A row of Patriotic little soldiers line up and stand to attention before the Personification of France

Declaration of National Emergancy, 1792 (chromolitho)
667240 Declaration of National Emergancy, 1792 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Declaration of National Emergancy, 1792)

The French military airship Patrie setting out on a flight from Chalais (colour litho)
3620826 The French military airship Patrie setting out on a flight from Chalais (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
1607047 French Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution of 1848. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 March 1848)

Muratore, dans Patrie (coloured photo)
975607 Muratore, dans Patrie (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muratore, dans Patrie)

Launch of the French battleship Patrie (colour litho)
2795795 Launch of the French battleship Patrie (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the French battleship Patrie at the La Seyne shipyard)

Paladilhe, Patrie (chromolitho)
667125 Paladilhe, Patrie (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paladilhe, Patrie. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

CLEMENCEAU IN PATRIE
Clemenceau and general Picquart - the defender of Dreyfus, now minister for war - make an ascent in the military airship Patrie at Chalons military camp. Date: August 1907

THE COUNTRY IN DANGER
LA PATRIE EN DANGER ! The official declaration that France is in danger is proclaimed on the Pont Neuf, Paris : marching troops rouse the citizens to action ! Date: 22 July 1792

Launch of the French battleship Patrie, Toulon, December 1903 (1904). An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd January 1904

French WW1 knitting postcard - Patrie Famille
Patriotic French postcard showing a wife at home with her children and a huge pile of knitted comforts, thinking of her soldier husband, who is writing a letter home. Date: c.1915

Country in Danger
Recruitment for the armed forces - a street exhibit La patrie en danger ! encourages citizens to volunteer to protect France from the forces of reaction. Date: circa 1790

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The Autumn Manoeuvres: " enfants De LA Patrie"

Fete de la Victoire - Paris, France - War Memorial
Fete de la Victoire, 14th July 1919 - Paris, France - The President of France, Raymond Poincare (1860-1934), pictured with other officials (and possibly other former French Presidents)

Thessaloniki, Greece - Open Air Theatre - Military Hospital
Salonika campaign (1915-18). Thessaloniki, Greece - Open Air Theatre - Military Hospital. The Band is provided by the crew of the French Navy Ironclad vessel Patrie, part of the Anglo-French force

Comite de L Or du Departement du Rhone pour la patrie versez votre or. Shells and gold coins heading towards a German soldier on the battlefield

Pour la patrie : Souscrivez ? Emprunt : Credit Foncier d Pour la patrie : Souscrivez
Pour la patrie : Souscrivez a l Emprunt : Credit Foncier d Algerie et de Tunisie. Algerians and Tunisians on horses charging into battle

Debout! Nos morts pour la patrie... voici la France

La patrie est en danger. French political cartoon uses a scene from Jonathan Swifts Gullivers Travels to compare the situation surrounding the 1830 July Revolution in France to the time when l

Patriotism at School
La France est notre patrie ! (France is our fatherland) French schoolchildren display patriotic fervour in their classroom

French Schoolkids
Children from Alsace are taught that La France est notre patrie (= France is our fatherland)

Juillots LA Patrie
Juillots military airship flies successfully in August, but in November, alas, it will crash

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"Patrie: A Symbol of French Patriotism and Courage" The concept of "patrie" holds a deep significance in the history of France, representing the love for one's homeland and the willingness to sacrifice for its defense. Throughout various historical moments, this sentiment has been vividly portrayed. In 1907, during the era of Germany and France's conquest of the air, the French War Balloon Patrie took center stage. It soared through the skies as a testament to technological advancements and national pride. Even prominent figures like French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and Minister of War General Georges Picquart embarked on an awe-inspiring ascent aboard this military airship. The echoes of patriotism reverberated even earlier during significant events like The French Revolution in 1848. Crowds gathered in Paris, singing passionately "Mourir pour la Patrie, " expressing their readiness to die for their beloved country. This engraving captures not only their devotion but also serves as a reminder that unity can drive monumental change. The image of Little soldiers alongside Marianne on a patriotic postcard exemplifies how even children were taught from an early age about loyalty towards their patrie. Such teachings aimed to instill values that would shape future generations into defenders of liberty. During times when national emergencies arose, such as the Declaration of National Emergency in 1792 or more modern instances like World War I or II, it was common to witness acts fueled by unwavering patriotism. The French military airship Patrie became a symbol synonymous with courage as it set out on daring flights from Chalais amidst uncertain times. Artists like M Roger immortalized this spirit through engravings or songs like "Mourir pour la Patrie. " Their works captured both individual heroism and collective determination that defined what it meant to be truly devoted to one's patrie. Whether depicted through chromolithos or colored photographs, the concept remains etched in French history.