Franco Prussian War Collection (page 17)

A Hasty Draught, January 1871 (engraving)
958870 A Hasty Draught, January 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hasty Draught, January 1871)

Prince de Joinville, February 1871 (engraving)
958862 Prince de Joinville, February 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince de Joinville, February 1871)

The first German in Paris, February 1871 (engraving)
958859 The first German in Paris, February 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first German in Paris, February 1871)

General Clement Thomas, March 1871 (engraving)
958849 General Clement Thomas, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Clement Thomas, March 1871)

The Prince of Wurtemburg, September 1870 (engraving)
959041 The Prince of Wurtemburg, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wurtemburg, September 1870)

Skirmish in the woods before Metz, September 1870 (engraving)
959040 Skirmish in the woods before Metz, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skirmish in the woods before Metz, September 1870)

General Von Hartmann, October 1870 (engraving)
959036 General Von Hartmann, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Hartmann, October 1870)

Capture of a field-gun, October 1870 (engraving)
959034 Capture of a field-gun, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of a field-gun, October 1870)

A foraging party, October 1870 (engraving)
959028 A foraging party, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A foraging party, October 1870)

Trying the enemys range, October 1870 (engraving)
959027 Trying the enemys range, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trying the enemys range, October 1870)

German exploring party, October 1870 (engraving)
959020 German exploring party, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German exploring party, October 1870)

Balloon post from Paris, October 1870 (engraving)
959015 Balloon post from Paris, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon post from Paris, October 1870)

Bombardment of Schelestadt, October 1870 (engraving)
959012 Bombardment of Schelestadt, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Schelestadt, October 1870)

General Von Wittich, October 1870 (engraving)
959008 General Von Wittich, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Wittich, October 1870)

Reading balloon despatches by the microscope, October 1870 (engraving)
959002 Reading balloon despatches by the microscope, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading balloon despatches by the microscope)

The King of Saxony, October 1870 (engraving)
958997 The King of Saxony, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Saxony, October 1870)

Outpost in the snow, October 1870 (engraving)
958996 Outpost in the snow, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outpost in the snow, October 1870)

Combat at Chatillon, October 1870 (engraving)
958995 Combat at Chatillon, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat at Chatillon, October 1870)

Balloon Manufactory, October 1870 (engraving)
958994 Balloon Manufactory, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon Manufactory, October 1870)

Bringing in vegetables from the suburbs, October 1870 (engraving)
958988 Bringing in vegetables from the suburbs, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in vegetables from the suburbs, October 1870)

Street fighting at Chateaudun, October 1870 (engraving)
958983 Street fighting at Chateaudun, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street fighting at Chateaudun, October 1870)

Prussian Artilleryman, October 1870 (engraving)
958981 Prussian Artilleryman, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Artilleryman, October 1870)

Garibaldians at Dijon, October 1870 (engraving)
958975 Garibaldians at Dijon, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldians at Dijon, October 1870)

General Von Fabrice, October 1870 (engraving)
958973 General Von Fabrice, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Fabrice, October 1870)

Making charcoal for gunpowder, October 1870 (engraving)
958971 Making charcoal for gunpowder, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making charcoal for gunpowder, October 1870)

The Crown Prince of Prussia going the rounds, November 1870 (engraving)
958968 The Crown Prince of Prussia going the rounds, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Prince of Prussia going the rounds)

M Gambetta starting for tours, November 1870 (engraving)
958958 M Gambetta starting for tours, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Gambetta starting for tours, November 1870)

Von Moltke before Paris, November 1870 (engraving)
958952 Von Moltke before Paris, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Von Moltke before Paris, November 1870)

In the hospital, November 1870 (engraving)
958946 In the hospital, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hospital, November 1870)

In the Battle of Dreux, November 1870 (engraving)
958945 In the Battle of Dreux, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Battle of Dreux, November 1870)

Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War, 15-17 January 1871 (colour litho)
969283 Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War, 15-17 January 1871 (colour litho) by Koch, Georg (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War)

Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (engraving)
969273 Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (1828-1885)

Battle of Spicheren, Franco-Prussian War, 6 August 1870 (colour litho)
969277 Battle of Spicheren, Franco-Prussian War, 6 August 1870 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spicheren, Franco-Prussian War)

Prince Bismarck (engraving)
1060652 Prince Bismarck (engraving) by Werner, Anton Alexander von (1843-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Bismarck)

The Food Supply of Paris, Butchers Horse Market, Boulevard d Enfer and Boulevard Montrouge (engraving)
1105089 The Food Supply of Paris, Butchers Horse Market, Boulevard d Enfer and Boulevard Montrouge (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
1104913 Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War)

Relief of Paris, the Rush to the Provision Shops (engraving)
1104896 Relief of Paris, the Rush to the Provision Shops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relief of Paris, the Rush to the Provision Shops)

Relief of Paris, Distribution of the English Gift at the Magasin du Bon Marche, Rue de Sevres (engraving)
1104885 Relief of Paris, Distribution of the English Gift at the Magasin du Bon Marche, Rue de Sevres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relief of Paris)

Revictualling of Paris, First Arrival of Fish at the Halles (engraving)
1104881 Revictualling of Paris, First Arrival of Fish at the Halles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revictualling of Paris)

Meeting of the French National Assembly at Bordeaux (engraving)
1104874 Meeting of the French National Assembly at Bordeaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the French National Assembly at Bordeaux)

Ambulance at the Theatre Francais, Paris (engraving)
1104865 Ambulance at the Theatre Francais, Paris (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambulance at the Theatre Francais, Paris)

The Germans Christmas Eve in France (engraving)
1104805 The Germans Christmas Eve in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germans Christmas Eve in France)

Fall of Metz, Huts of French Camp at Bon St Martin (engraving)
1104712 Fall of Metz, Huts of French Camp at Bon St Martin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of Metz, Huts of French Camp at Bon St Martin)

Defence of Paris, Volunteers guarding a Postern of the Fortified Enceinte (engraving)
1104699 Defence of Paris, Volunteers guarding a Postern of the Fortified Enceinte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Paris)

Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
1104698 Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War)

Siege of Paris, the Salle de l Orangerie, Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1104697 Siege of Paris, the Salle de l Orangerie, Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris)

Defence of Paris, General Trochu inspecting the Batteries on the Buttes Montmartre (engraving)
1104694 Defence of Paris, General Trochu inspecting the Batteries on the Buttes Montmartre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Paris)

The Siege of Metz, Advanced Prussian Post at Mercy le Haut (engraving)
1104689 The Siege of Metz, Advanced Prussian Post at Mercy le Haut (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Metz)

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The Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict in European history, unfolded against the backdrop of political intrigue and territorial disputes. As tensions escalated, the map of Prussia in 1872 revealed a nation poised for expansion. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on January 18th, 1871 marked a turning point as Count Otto von Bismarck orchestrated the unification of various German states. One cannot discuss this war without mentioning Alsace-Lorraine, an area hotly contested between France and Germany. A map from 1880 highlights its significance as both sides sought to assert their dominance over this strategic region. Amidst the chaos, Paris Commune emerged as a radical socialist government challenging traditional power structures. Meanwhile, fragments of the Panorama depicted intense battles like Rezonville where soldiers fought bravely for their respective nations. Innovations in weaponry played a crucial role during this conflict; one such example was the Needle Gun Of Dreyse which revolutionized warfare tactics. At war councils held at Versailles Prefecture on December 6th, 1870, military strategists devised plans that would shape the outcome of battles. Medical advancements also came to prominence with Nikolay Pirogov's contributions as a Russian surgeon treating wounded soldiers on both sides. His expertise saved countless lives amidst the horrors of war. As hostilities intensified further, maps detailing territories transferred to Germany after its victory showcased how borders were redrawn forever altering Europe's geopolitical landscape. Episode from Vionville battle exemplified fierce clashes between French and Prussian forces while depicting individual acts of heroism amid chaos and destruction. Finally, no account would be complete without acknowledging the Siege of Paris lasting from September 19th, 1870 until January 28th, 1871 - an event that encapsulated desperation and resilience within city walls under siege by German forces.