Tricolore Flag Collection

The Rue de Dordrecht, 1884 (oil on panel)
GLS224000 The Rue de Dordrecht, 1884 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 41x32.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

The Beach at Trouville, 1863 (oil on panel)
LEF220505 The Beach at Trouville, 1863 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 34.5x58.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Beach scene at Fecamp, northern France (oil on panel)
PWG186403 Beach scene at Fecamp, northern France (oil on panel) by Clovis, Francois Auguste Didier (1858-1918); 24x38 cm; Private Collection; Jonathan Cooper, Park Walk Gallery, London, UK; French

France proclaiming Liberty, 1848 (colour litho)
CHT164163 France proclaiming Liberty, 1848 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La France proclamant la liberte; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Arrival of Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Tuileries on 20th March 1815 (colour litho)
PLT230591 The Arrival of Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Tuileries on 20th March 1815 (colour litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; French

Battle of Busaco on 27th September 1810, engraved by J. C
NAM249056 Battle of Busaco on 27th September 1810, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published 1818 (aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum

The Reading of the Declaration of Deputies, 1830 (oil on canvas)
EDI42212 The Reading of the Declaration of Deputies, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The Arrival of Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Tuileries on 20th March 1815 (colour litho)
PLT230592 The Arrival of Napoleon (1769-1821) at the Tuileries on 20th March 1815 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; English

Battle of Barrosa on 5th March 1811, engraved by J. C. Stadler, published 1818 (aquatint)
NAM249055 Battle of Barrosa on 5th March 1811, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published 1818 (aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

French Republic, Constitution of 1848 (colour engraving)
CHT164164 French Republic, Constitution of 1848 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Three Masted Boat, in the Port of Le Havre, 1846 (oil on canvas)
XEH53725 Three Masted Boat, in the Port of Le Havre, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Drouin, Jean Dominique (1805-88); 48x63 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

Battle at the Porte Saint-Denis, 28th July 1830 (oil on canvas)
XIR140259 Battle at the Porte Saint-Denis, 28th July 1830 (oil on canvas) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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"The Tricolore Flag: A Symbol of French History and Identity" The tricolore flag, consisting of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red, has become an iconic symbol of France. Its origins can be traced back to the French Revolution in 1789 when it replaced the royalist flag. Throughout history, numerous artworks have depicted this emblematic flag. In Eugene Boudin's "The Beach at Trouville" and "Beach scene at Fecamp, " we see vibrant beach scenes where the tricolore flutters proudly against a backdrop of sun-soaked shores. These paintings capture the spirit and joie de vivre associated with France. In Gustave Courbet's "The Rue de Dordrecht, " we witness a bustling street adorned with flags during a festive occasion. The tricolore stands tall among them, representing unity and patriotism. Historical events are also immortalized through art featuring the tricolore. Jean-Baptiste Debret's painting "France proclaiming Liberty" depicts citizens hoisting the flag high as they celebrate their newfound freedom after the revolution in 1848. Napoleon Bonaparte's arrival at Tuileries Palace on March 20th, 1815 is captured in vivid color lithographs by various artists. These images showcase Napoleon surrounded by loyal supporters waving the tricolore enthusiastically. Military battles were no exception to showcasing national pride through this iconic flag. Paintings like J. C Stadler's engraving of the Battle of Busaco in 1810 or his depiction of Battle Barrosa in 1811 illustrate soldiers valiantly fighting under its colors. Political milestones are also commemorated alongside this beloved emblem. In Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix's masterpiece "The Reading of Declaration Deputies, " we witness politicians gathered around a table adorned with a large tricolor banner while discussing important matters concerning governance during July Revolution in 1830.