Colonel Marchand Collection

Departure of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to crush the Boxer Rebellion, in China, 1900
3480972 Departure of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to crush the Boxer Rebellion, in China, 1900; (add.info)

Departure of French Colonial army to fight under colonel Marchand, 1899
3480894 Departure of French Colonial army to fight under colonel Marchand, 1899; (add.info.: Departure of French Colonial army to fight under colonel Marchand, 1899)

Return of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to Fashoda, 1898
3480885 Return of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to Fashoda, 1898; (add.info.: Return of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to Fashoda, 1898)

Arrival of Colonel Marchand in Paris, 1899
3480759 Arrival of Colonel Marchand in Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Arrival of Colonel Marchand in Paris, 1899. General Jean-Baptiste Marchand (2 November 1863 - 13 January 1934)

Major Marchand, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Major Marchand, c1900. Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), French General and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda

Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing (colour litho)
2819174 Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing)

Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg (colour litho)
2795591 Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg)

The return of Colonel Marchand (colour litho)
2795575 The return of Colonel Marchand (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return of Colonel Marchand)

Departure of Colonel Marchand from Marseilles (colour litho)
2807837 Departure of Colonel Marchand from Marseilles (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel Marchand, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Colonel Marchand, c1893. Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), French General and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda Incident

Colonel Marchand, French soldier, 1899. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1855-1915, 7th album, Editions MD, Paris

General Marchand inspecting trenches, Champagne, France, World War I, 1915. Jean-Baptiste Marchand was commander of the 10th Colonial Infatry Division

Colonel Jean-Baptiste Marchand in St Petersburg, Russia, 1902. Marchand (1863-1934) was a French soldier and African explorer. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th April 1902

Return of Colonel Marchand to China, 1902. Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French soldier and African explorer. He fought in China in the Boxer Rebellion (1900)

Departure of Colonel Marchand, Marseilles, 1900. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1900

A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, (1899). Artist: Henri Meyer
A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, (1899). The Marchand Mission was an expedition undertaken by French emissary Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934)

The Marchand Mission travelling from the Congo to the Nile, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Marchand Mission travelling from the Congo to the Nile, 1899. An expedition by French emissary Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934)

Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th June 1899

Winter Work for the Cowboys, 1906 (1908-1909).From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

The Marchand expedition: resting at Bahr-el-Gazal, Sudan, June 1897. In 1896-1898 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), a French army officer

The Marchand expedition: fighting at M tila Voula, January 1897. In 1896-1898 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), a French army officer

The Marchand expedition: fighting at Kimbedi, Congo, 19 October 1896. In 1896-1898 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), a French army officer

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Colonel Marchand: A Courageous Soldier's Journey Step into the captivating world of Colonel Jean-Baptiste Marchand, a remarkable French soldier whose expeditions and adventures left an indelible mark on history. Through a series of vivid lithographs and paintings, we catch glimpses of his extraordinary life. In the first image, "Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing, " we witness the chaos and destruction that unfolded during one of Marchand's missions. The flames dance against the night sky as he fearlessly navigates through treacherous circumstances. Next, we see him standing tall amidst opulence in St Petersburg. In "Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg, " his presence commands attention as he represents France with dignity and strength. "The return of Colonel Marchand" showcases his triumphant homecoming after completing a challenging mission abroad. His resolute expression reflects both relief and pride for accomplishing what few others could achieve. But every journey begins somewhere, and it is from Marseilles that our hero embarks on numerous expeditions. In "Departure from Marseilles, " anticipation fills the air as he sets sail towards uncharted territories. The artistic rendition by Eugene Pirou captures Colonel Marchand's essence beautifully in "Colonel Marchand c1893. " With piercing eyes and a determined countenance, he embodies bravery personified. Fast forward to 1899 when General Marchand finds himself inspecting trenches during World War I in Champagne, France. This powerful image titled "General Marchand inspecting trenches" reveals his unwavering commitment to protecting his homeland even amidst great peril. Marching forward through time, we find ourselves transported to Russia once again with "Colonel Jean-Baptiste Marchard in St Petersburg. " Here, surrounded by grandeur yet focused on duty, he continues to forge diplomatic ties between nations.