Zouaves Collection

Zouave at Montmirail on the Western Front
3786053 Zouave at Montmirail on the Western Front; (add.info.: Zouave at Montmirail on the Western Front, during World War 1. Fighting German soldiers)

Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092905 Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zouave, Woman Of The Future)

The Defeat of the Tuaregs, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 30th April 1894 (colour litho)
CHT173709 The Defeat of the Tuaregs, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 30th April 1894 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Zouaves, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Zouaves, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 21 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Untitled (Zouaves), 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled (Zouaves), 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Zouave Storyteller (Le recit), 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Zouave Storyteller (Le recit), 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [Drawing of Arab fete improvised by the Zouaves, by Benedict Masson], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

The Raised Flag of the Zouave Regiment, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Full-Length Portrait of Seated Zouave, and Standing Spahi Officer, Portrait, Crimean War
6040936 Full-Length Portrait of Seated Zouave, and Standing Spahi Officer, Portrait, Crimean War, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); English, out of copyright

Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving)
5998796 Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of the French Army)

Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998719 Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris by the Prussians)

Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998710 Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871)

Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving)
5998743 Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotesque military caricatures)

French army Zouaves (colour litho)
6031954 French army Zouaves (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French army Zouaves)

The Little Zouave, ca. 1860s (litho)
1079559 The Little Zouave, ca. 1860s (litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Little Zouave)

50th anniversary of the war of Italian Independence. (colour litho)
2779515 50th anniversary of the war of Italian Independence. (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 50th anniversary of the war of Italian Independence)

Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving)
2794134 Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854.); © Look and Learn

Zouves looting a village in the Crimea 1854 AD (litho)
1266233 Zouves looting a village in the Crimea 1854 AD (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920)

"Theatre des Zouaves, "in the French Camp, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1608115 " Theatre des Zouaves, " in the French Camp, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Theatre des Zouaves)

Theatre des Zouaves, before Sebastopol (engraving)
1608114 Theatre des Zouaves, before Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre des Zouaves, before Sebastopol)

Repulse of the Russians by the 2nd Division (engraving)
1607905 Repulse of the Russians by the 2nd Division (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repulse of the Russians by the 2nd Division)

Constantine, Algeria - Caserne des Zouaves
Souvenir Greetings postcard from Constantine, Algeria - the two inset photographs show a pair of Algerian Tirailleurs (Sharp-shooters - riflemen) and the Porte de la Casbah (Gate of the Kasbah)

Career of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki (coloured engraving)
5998732 Career of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of French general Charles-Denis Bourbaki)

Senior army officers (coloured engraving)
5998784 Senior army officers (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Senior army officers)

French expedition against the Kroumirs, Tunisia, 1881 (coloured engraving)
5998722 French expedition against the Kroumirs, Tunisia, 1881 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French expedition against the Kroumirs, Tunisia)

French General Cisse and group of Officers and Soldiers
6040931 French General Cisse and group of Officers and Soldiers, Portrait in Various Styles of Uniforms; a Zouave Stands at Left, Crimean War, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton

Place de la Madeleine, Paris, 1857 (oil on canvas)
NUL384719 Place de la Madeleine, Paris, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Jacobsen, David (1821-71); 96.5x129.5 cm; Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

Zouave infantry troops of the French army at Barcy during the Battle of the Marne east of
697587 Zouave infantry troops of the French army at Barcy during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris, September 1914 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Second Italian War of Independence (engraving)
2772040 Second Italian War of Independence (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Italian War of Independence)

The French in Algeria (engraving)
2772564 The French in Algeria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Algeria)

Arab Wedding Fete represented by Zouaves in the Camp at Chalons (engraving)
2785838 Arab Wedding Fete represented by Zouaves in the Camp at Chalons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Crimea (engraving)
2785483 The War in Crimea (engraving) by Portch, Julian (active c. 1855); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Crimea)

French troops ambushed at Tidji-Kadja, Adrar, Mauretania (colour litho)
2779246 French troops ambushed at Tidji-Kadja, Adrar, Mauretania (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French troops ambushed at Tidjikja, Adrar)

The Zouaves, a crack French Regiment, WW1
Men of The Zouaves, a crack French Regiment, 23 June 1915, First World War. 1915

Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari, Zouaves defiling (engraving)
1607581 Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari, Zouaves defiling (engraving) by English School

Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to the Zouaves from the Crimea (engraving)
1608620 Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to the Zouaves from the Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of Medals)

Zouaves take the position of Majoma
French zouaves secure victory on 21st September 1864 as they take the position at Majoma. Regiments of soldiers on horseback break off, as lines of foot soldiers protect the hill

The Rescue of Zouaves on board the Prince Jerome, on fire
Off the coast of Gibraltar, the ship the Prince Jerome is on fire, with men still on board as men in longboats try to rescue them, and put out the fire. Date: 1862

French Zouaves of the time of Napoleon III (chromolitho)
1093530 French Zouaves of the time of Napoleon III (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Zouaves of the time of Napoleon III)

The War, Embarkation of Zouaves at Marseilles (engraving)
1609962 The War, Embarkation of Zouaves at Marseilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Embarkation of Zouaves at Marseilles)

Zouaves attacking an Austrian Battery (engraving)
2772042 Zouaves attacking an Austrian Battery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zouaves attacking an Austrian Battery)

Colonel Ellsworths Volunteer Regiment (coloured engraving)
729306 Colonel Ellsworths Volunteer Regiment (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the new facade of the Louvre on rue de Rivoli, illustration from
REV326506 View of the new facade of the Louvre on rue de Rivoli, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier, 1861 (colour litho) by Benoist

A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 1876 (etching)
497611 A thirsty crowd at the old spring house, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The French in Algeria, Zouaves storming the Position of Ighil Guefri (engraving)
2772760 The French in Algeria, Zouaves storming the Position of Ighil Guefri (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Algeria)

Arrival of the flag of the Zouaves of Palestro at Marseilles (colour litho)
2795746 Arrival of the flag of the Zouaves of Palestro at Marseilles (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French army soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of Zouaves parading their flag in Paris, 1896 (engraving)
6000554 French army soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of Zouaves parading their flag in Paris, 1896 (engraving) by French School

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"Zouaves: Warriors of the Past and Symbols of Struggle" Step back in time to World War 1, where French zouaves of the Armee d'Afrique displayed their bravery on the battlefield. In a captivating photograph taken by John Surratt in 1867, these soldiers stand tall, embodying strength and determination. But they were not limited to men alone. A black and white photo captures a "Woman Of The Future, " dressed as a zouave, challenging gender norms and paving the way for equality. However, history also reveals darker moments. Postcards depicting the massacre of Jews in Algiers in 1899 serve as haunting reminders of violent anti-Semitic riots that plagued society at that time. These colored lithographs from Le Petit Journal evoke strong emotions, forcing us to confront our past. Yet amidst turmoil, there were triumphs too. The defeat of Tuaregs is immortalized on the front cover of Le Petit Journal from April 30th, 1894 - an image that symbolizes resilience against adversity. The artistic lens captured various facets of Zouave life throughout history. Roger Fenton's photograph from 1855 showcases their distinctive uniforms while Gustave Le Gray's untitled works offer glimpses into their daily lives - one even portrays a Zouave storyteller captivating his audience with tales from distant lands. In another drawing titled "Arab fete improvised by the Zouaves, " we witness cultural exchange between soldiers and locals during peaceful times - a reminder that humanity can transcend conflict. Finally, let us not forget those who fought alongside the Zouaves; Crimean War portraits depict both seated Zouave warriors and standing Spahi officers united under one cause. From war heroes to symbols of resistance against oppression or agents fostering cultural understanding –the legacy left behind by these brave individuals continues to resonate today. Their stories remind us how far we have come while urging us to strive for a better future.