Vendome Column Collection

Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I. on the Vendome Column, Paris, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I. on the Vendome Column, Paris, 1876. The original column was started in 1806 at Napoleon's direction and completed in 1810

Rue de la Paix, c1829. Creator: Giuseppe Canella
Rue de la Paix, c1829

Rue de Castiglione, 1829. Creator: Giuseppe Canella
Rue de Castiglione, 1829

Workers leaving the Maison Paquin, c1900. Creator: Jean Beraud
Workers leaving the Maison Paquin, c1900

Composite view of Parisian landmarks, 1836. Creator: Domenico Ferri
Composite view of Parisian landmarks, 1836

The Dismantling of the statue of Napoleon I from the top of the Vendôme column, April 8, 1814
The Dismantling of the statue of Napoleon I from the top of the Vendome column, April 8, 1814, 1814. Private Collection

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)

Vendome Column, monument to Napoleon, Paris (chromolitho)
1093746 Vendome Column, monument to Napoleon, Paris (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vendome Column, monument to Napoleon, Paris)

Barricades on the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001290 Barricades on the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Column in the Place Vendome, Paris, destroyed by Order of the Commune (engraving)
1052572 The Column in the Place Vendome, Paris, destroyed by Order of the Commune (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Column in the Place Vendome)

Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871 (engraving)
958821 Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871)

Communards in the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
701416 Communards in the Place VendA'me during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Coubert, French painter and member of the Paris Commune in 1871 (litho)
5233945 Gustave Coubert, French painter and member of the Paris Commune in 1871 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Coubert (1819-1877)

Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column, Paris (engraving)
1105831 Replacing the Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column, Paris (engraving)
1102905 The New Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Statue of Napoleon I on the Vendome Column)

Vendome Column, after it was pulled down on 16 May 1871 (b / w photo)
3099720 Vendome Column, after it was pulled down on 16 May 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vendome Column)

[The Vendome Column After Being Torn Down by the Communards], 1871. Creator: Hippolyte-Auguste Collard
[The Vendome Column After Being Torn Down by the Communards], 1871

Colonne Vendome, 1871. Creator: Franck
Colonne Vendome, 1871

Paris. - La Place Vendome. - LL, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Paris. - La Place Vendome. - LL, c1910. Architecture by Jules Hardouin-Mansar with original Vendome column erected by Napoleon I to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz; it was torn down on 16 May

The Place Vendome Column, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915

Place Vendome and the column erected to Napoleons victories, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Place Vendome and the column erected to Napoleons victories, Paris, 1931. The column, modelled after Trajans Column, was erected by Napoleon to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz (1805)

La Colonne Vendome, Paris, c1900. The column, modelled after Trajans Column, was erected by Napoleon to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz

The Vendome Column, Place Vendome, Paris, 1829. Artist: J Lewis
The Vendome Column, Place Vendome, Paris, 1829. The column, modelled after Trajans Column, was erected by Napoleon to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz (1805)

Young Communards Prison Les Federe a la Conciergerie
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"The Vendome Column: A Symbol of Turmoil and Resilience in Paris" In the heart of Paris, amidst the elegant Place Vendome, stands a monument that has witnessed both triumph and tragedy throughout its existence. The iconic Vendome Column, dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte's military victories, holds within its towering structure a tumultuous history that reflects the resilience of a city. On 23rd March 1871, as tensions escalated during the Paris Commune uprising, shots rang out in the very square where this majestic column stood. Engravings from that fateful day depict barricades hastily erected by defiant Communards who sought to challenge authority. The aftermath was devastating. In April 1871, an engraving captures the fall of the Vendome Column after it was dismantled under orders from the Commune. This act symbolized their rejection of imperial symbols and their desire for radical change. However, just as Parisians have always demonstrated their indomitable spirit in times of adversity, so too did they rise above destruction. Black-and-white photographs show troops of the Paris Commune standing proud on this once-vibrant square while Gustave Courbet's lithograph immortalizes his role as both French painter and member of this revolutionary movement. But hope prevailed even amidst chaos. Chromolithographs showcase scenes depicting soldiers replacing Napoleon I's statue atop the column - a testament to resilience and restoration. Today, as visitors stroll through Place Vendome admiring its exquisite architecture and luxury boutiques, they may not be aware of these historical events etched into every stone surrounding them. The reconstructed Vendome Column now stands tall once again - an enduring symbol reminding us all that no matter how turbulent our past may be or how many obstacles we face along our journey towards progress – strength can always emerge from ashes. So let us remember those shootings in 1871 which shook this square to its core.