Communards Collection

Commune Barricade
To the death ! Communards make a desperate sortie from behind a barricade in the rue Saint-Martin, Paris

Communards in Flight
In the final stages of the civil war, Communards abandon their barricade in the rue de Rennes as the government forces advance into the heart of Paris

The Motley collection of Communards at the barricades, 1850
3478657 The Motley collection of Communards at the barricades, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Motley collection of Communards at the barricades)

A Communard, 1871. Creator: Nils Forsberg
A Communard, 1871

Shooting from the Place Vendome, after the dispersal of the demonstration in rue de la Paix, Paris
XIR382949 Shooting from the Place Vendome, after the dispersal of the demonstration in rue de la Paix, Paris, engraved by Burn Smeeton (fl.1840-60) 23rd March 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fichot

A Street in Paris in May 1871 or, The Commune, 1903-05 (oil on canvas)
XIR216950 A Street in Paris in May 1871 or, The Commune, 1903-05 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 150x225 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Newspapers of the Commune in Paris, 1870-71 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163711 Newspapers of the Commune in Paris, 1870-71 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May, 1871 (colour litho)
XIR170458 View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May, 1871 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Arrest of Louise Michel (1830-1905) 1883 (oil on canvas)
XIR21194 The Arrest of Louise Michel (1830-1905) 1883 (oil on canvas) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: being led to the Satory camp; )

Women attacking captured gendarmes being escorted by National Guards, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001345 Women attacking captured gendarmes being escorted by National Guards, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

Scene in the Jardin des Tuileries under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001304 Scene in the Jardin des Tuileries under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene in the Jardin du Luxembourg under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001302 Scene in the Jardin du Luxembourg under the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attempt by a mob to free a prisoner being escorted under guard, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001300 Attempt by a mob to free a prisoner being escorted under guard, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassell
STC410923 Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

The insurgents seizing the guns, March 1871, illustration from Cassell
STC410917 The insurgents seizing the guns, March 1871, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Montmartre by night (engraving)
736137 Montmartre by night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new revolution in Paris; Montmartre by night; Anarchy in the city; from The Days Doings)

Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho)
661410 Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Album of the Isle of Pines, view taken from the Pines beach, 1877 (litho)
661404 Album of the Isle of Pines, view taken from the Pines beach, 1877 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

A Communist Club-Room in Leicester Square
A Communist club-room in Leicester Square - French refugees in London

French Communists in London, living crowded together in basic lodgings. Date: 1872

Vive la Commune - Siege of Paris, 1871
The French Siege of Paris by Felix Regamey showing the insurrection of the Communards against government forces

The Cannons of Montmartre during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
CHT163874 The Cannons of Montmartre during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

French caricature of a Petroleuse, a female supporter of the Paris Commune, 1871 (litho)
5208529 French caricature of a Petroleuse, a female supporter of the Paris Commune, 1871 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French caricature of a Petroleuse)

Communards taking cannon to Montmartre, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001311 Communards taking cannon to Montmartre, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communards taking cannon to Montmartre)

Communards in the Church of St Severin, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001336 Communards in the Church of St Severin, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communards in the Church of St Severin)

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)

Album of the Isle of Pines, title page, 17th August 1878 (litho)
661403 Album of the Isle of Pines, title page, 17th August 1878 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Troops of the Paris Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
701415 Troops of the Paris Commune, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Convicted Communard Prisoners - Fort d Enet
Incarcerated in the Fort d Enet, in the harbour of the Ile d Aix, convicted Communards gaze out and contemplate the chances of escape...are incarcerated. 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)

Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho)
661408 Album of the Isle of Pines, construction of a straw hut by the deportees, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Album of the Isle of Pines, Uro, 1878-79 (litho)
661405 Album of the Isle of Pines, Uro, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

The Commune of Paris, Rue de Rivoli, 1871 (b / w photo)
CHT242830 The Commune of Paris, Rue de Rivoli, 1871 (b/w photo) by Liebert, Alphonse (1827-1913); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Agony of the Commune, last fights in the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise
CHT253252 Agony of the Commune, last fights in the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise, engraved by Louis Joseph Amedee Daudenarde (d.1907) illustration from Le Monde illustre

The Last Hour of the Commune, 27th May 1871 (colour litho)
CHT407353 The Last Hour of the Commune, 27th May 1871 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Paschal Grousset in custody, illustration from Cassell
STC410927 Paschal Grousset in custody, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871, illustration from Cassell
STC410924 Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune, 24 May 1871 (engraving)
6001339 Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune, 24 May 1871 (engraving) by European School

Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001335 Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improvised boot market on a street, Paris Commune)

Communards constructing barricades around the July Column on the Place de la Bastille, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001303 Communards constructing barricades around the July Column on the Place de la Bastille, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001301 Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession carrying red flags, Paris Commune, 1871)

Return of casualties wounded in fighting at the Porte Maillot, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001299 Return of casualties wounded in fighting at the Porte Maillot, Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School

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)

Communist Prisoners led through the Place de l Opera, Paris (engraving)
1105043 Communist Prisoners led through the Place de l Opera, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Women Communards of Montmartre: A Legacy of Strength and Resilience" In the tumultuous era of the Paris Commune in 1871, a group of brave women emerged as leaders, defying societal norms and fighting for their beliefs. Known as the Women Communards of Montmartre, they played a pivotal role in shaping history. Amidst the chaos, barricades rose throughout Paris as a symbol of resistance. The Commune Barricade became an emblematic sight, representing the determination and unity among those who sought change. However, facing overwhelming odds, the Communards found themselves making their last stand against opposing forces. Their unwavering commitment to their cause earned them the title "Socialists fighting to the death, " leaving an indelible mark on history. The French Third Republic was born amidst this turmoil. The Paris Commune marked a turning point in France's political landscape and set forth new presidents who would shape its future from 1871-1913. Tragically, not all stories had happy endings. The Execution of Hostages during the Commune serves as a haunting reminder of lives lost during this turbulent time. Scenes within La Roquette prison depict both despair and resilience behind bars. Even religious figures were not spared from violence; Monseigneur Darboy faced his demise during these dark days. His execution served as yet another testament to how deeply divided society had become. Revisiting history through photographs allows us to recreate moments like the Massacre on Rue Haxo—a chilling reminder that innocent lives were caught in this crossfire between ideologies. As tensions escalated further, images captured Shooting from Place Vendome after dispersing demonstrations—an illustration that speaks volumes about how far people were willing to go for what they believed in. Though marred by bloodshed and tragedy, we must remember that these events shaped our world today—reminding us never to take our hard-fought rights and freedoms for granted.