Cortege Collection

Cortege of the mad cow or Vachalcade, 1896
3480838 Cortege of the mad cow or Vachalcade, 1896; (add.info.: Cortege of the mad cow or Vachalcade, is a carnival procession of Montmartre organized in 1896 and 1897 by artists and Montmartre)

Cortege of a Mughal ruler in India. Mogul and brokers riding in palanquins on elephants
FLO4623640 Cortege of a Mughal ruler in India. Mogul and brokers riding in palanquins on elephants, guarded by cavalry and infantry

Le cortège impérial se rendant à Notre-Dame pour la cérémonie du sacre, le 2 décembre 1804... 1805
Le cortege imperial se rendant a Notre-Dame pour la ceremonie du sacre, le 2 decembre 1804 ; la traversee du Pont-Neuf, 1805. T

Rally at Capitol, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Rally at Capitol, between 1914 and 1918
Rally at Capitol, between 1914 and 1918

King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862

Scene depicting an eighteenth century cortege with the Imperial Coach in a winter landscape, c. 1908-1917 (cloisonne)
1195671 Scene depicting an eighteenth century cortege with the Imperial Coach in a winter landscape, c. 1908-1917 (cloisonne) by Russian School (20th century) ; 9.4 (length)

The Balkan Mountain, plate 2, pub. by William Watts, 1805 (engraving)
STC83286 The Balkan Mountain, plate 2, pub. by William Watts, 1805 (engraving) by Mayer, Luigi (1755-1803) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Luigi Mayer); The Stapleton Collection

Cortege of the Unknown Warrior passing the Cenotaph in London

Le Cortege Du Canape (1830) Au Bal Gavarni
A scrapbook page filled with various sketches of mostly French figures. Date: circa 1901

Official opening of the Paris Exhibition of 1867 - imperial cortege arriving at the Champs Elysees Palace. Date: 1867

Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha. Engraving
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha (higher rank in the Ottoman political and military system). Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut

GOLDMARK/SABA LIEBIG 5
Act 4 scene 5 : Assad, seeking his fiancee Shulamith in the desert, sees in a mirage the cortege of the queen of Sheba, who is leaving Solomon's court in a huff. Date: first performed 1875

Relief fragment from the tomb of Hor-nankht (limestone)
3483865 Relief fragment from the tomb of Hor-nankht (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession, relief frieze on the exterior of the north or south wall of the altar
IND113283 The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession, relief frieze on the exterior of the north or south wall of the altar, 13-9 BC (carrara marble) (see also 91211) by Roman

Royal Parade with a landscape in the background, Aeneid (fresco)
2384679 Royal Parade with a landscape in the background, Aeneid (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena)

Pifenlair et Loursinet marchaient en tete du cortege (litho)
958784 Pifenlair et Loursinet marchaient en tete du cortege (litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pifenlair et Loursinet marchaient en tete du cortege)

Princely cortege with a landscape in the background and Turnus death, from Aeneid, Canto XII (fresco)
2384677 Princely cortege with a landscape in the background and Turnus death, from Aeneid, Canto XII (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

Kiew, Le 9e centenaire de l etablissement du christianisme en Russie, La procession du 27 / 15 juillet
3623948 Kiew, Le 9e centenaire de l etablissement du christianisme en Russie, La procession du 27/15 juillet, Le cortege se rend aux bords du Dnieper (engraving) by French School

Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace with her courtiers, guards and dogs
KDC384163 Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace with her courtiers, guards and dogs, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving) (detail of 324184) by Hoefnagel

Relief depicting a parade in honour of the goddess Hathor
GDG382845 Relief depicting a parade in honour of the goddess Hathor, from the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (c.1503-1482 BC) New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 226168)

The Royal Wedding in Berlin, the Cortege passing through the Mediaeval Gate in Bellevue Avenue (engraving)
1037650 The Royal Wedding in Berlin, the Cortege passing through the Mediaeval Gate in Bellevue Avenue (engraving) by English School

Halberdiers of a Princes cortege, 1615-1620 (engraving)
957961 Halberdiers of a Princes cortege, 1615-1620 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halberdiers of a Princes cortege, 1615-1620)

How a white elephant becomes sacred, in Siam (colour litho)
2777757 How a white elephant becomes sacred, in Siam (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like a white elephant becomes sacred, in Siam)

For the Heroes of the Fatherland (colour litho)
2777738 For the Heroes of the Fatherland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the Heroes of the Fatherland)

One of the most picturesque traditional festivals in Europe, the Romeria of Our Lady of the Dew in Andalusia
2777657 One of the most picturesque traditional festivals in Europe, the Romeria of Our Lady of the Dew in Andalusia (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Rome event in honor of Vittorio Emanuele III (colour litho)
2777651 The Rome event in honor of Vittorio Emanuele III (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rome event in honor of Vittorio Emanuele III)

Her Most High, Noble and Puissant Grace, 1865 (oil on canvas)
LMG112921 Her Most High, Noble and Puissant Grace, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, Philip Hermogenes (1833-98); 119.4x213.4 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Pope Clement XI (1649-1721) in a Procession in St. Peters Square
BBC193365 Pope Clement XI (1649-1721) in a Procession in St. Peters Square, Rome (oil on canvas) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Marche, Italy; Italian

Ms Fr 6465 fol. 442 Arrival of Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) at the Basilica of Saint-Denis
XIR208571 Ms Fr 6465 fol.442 Arrival of Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) at the Basilica of Saint-Denis, from the Grandes Chroniques de France, c.1460 (vellum) (see also 192993) by Fouquet

Ms Fr 6465 fol. 442 Arrival of Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) at the Basilica St
XIR192993 Ms Fr 6465 fol.442 Arrival of Emperor Charles IV (1316-78) at the Basilica St. Denis in 1378, from Les Grandes Chroniques de France, c.1460 (vellum) by Fouquet

Relief depicting a parade in honour of the goddess Hathor
XIR226168 Relief depicting a parade in honour of the goddess Hathor, from the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (c.1503-1482 BC) New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 382845)

The Sultan of Turkey (oil on canvas)
RAF57965 The Sultan of Turkey (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of the Ottoman Sultan late seventeenth or early eighteenth century;)

Relief depicting a parade in honour of the goddess Hathor, detail
GDG382843 Relief depicting a parade in honour of the goddess Hathor, detail, from the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (c.1503-1482 BC) New Kingdom (painted limestone) (see also 382845)

The Month of September / Chateau of Chambord, from the series of Tapestries
XIR391185 The Month of September/ Chateau of Chambord, from the series of Tapestries The Months or Royal Residences, produced in the Gobelins Workshop for Louis XIV (tapestry) by Le Brun

King George Laid to Rest, with King Edward VIII and Queen Mary Mounting the Chapel Steps
STC360943 King George Laid to Rest, with King Edward VIII and Queen Mary Mounting the Chapel Steps, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Organisers and ergastines (peplos-bearers), section of the Great Panathenaic procession
XIR94608 Organisers and ergastines (peplos-bearers), section of the Great Panathenaic procession from the east frieze of the Parthenon, c.442-438 BC (marble) by Greek

A Breton wedding right in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346383 A Breton wedding right in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 2nd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Alsatian postcard depicting the brides goods being transported to her new home
CHT293649 Alsatian postcard depicting the brides goods being transported to her new home, Strasbourg, 1908 (colour litho) by German School

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The word "cortege" evokes images of solemn processions and dignified farewells, and is a term that encompasses various historical events, each carrying its own significance and emotional weight. One such event was the funeral of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who sacrificed her life during World War I. Her cortege moved through the streets with somber grace, honoring her bravery and selflessness. Another poignant moment in history was the cortege of the Unknown Warrior passing by the Cenotaph. This powerful symbol paid tribute to all those who lost their lives in war, their sacrifice forever etched into our collective memory. In contrast to these solemn occasions, there were also instances where cortege took on a more lighthearted tone. Le Cortege Du Canape (1830) Au Bal Gavarni captures a whimsical procession at a ball, showcasing the elegance and grandeur of French society during that era. The official opening of the Paris Exhibition of 1867 saw an impressive cortege parading through the city's streets. The vibrant atmosphere celebrated innovation and culture while paying homage to progress and human achievement. Moving away from Europe, we find ourselves in Turkey witnessing an escort accompanying a provincial governor Pasha. The engraving depicts strength and authority as they navigate bustling streets with precision and purpose. Closer to home in Mexico, we witness both death and mourning as General Manuel Gonzalez is laid to rest. His funeral procession reflects not only his military prowess but also serves as a reminder of his impact on Mexican history. Back across the Atlantic Ocean lies London's iconic Duke of Wellington whose funeral procession captivated crowds lining its route. A nation bid farewell to one of its greatest heroes amidst tears mingled with gratitude for his service. Royalty too has had its share of mournful moments captured within cortege imagery.