French Revolution Collection

The Contrast, December 1792. December 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Contrast, December 1792

Guillotine. The Carmelites of Compiegne, First half of the 19th cent Creator: Delaroche
Guillotine. The Carmelites of Compiegne, First half of the 19th cent.. Private Collection

Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Creator: James Sant
Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Last portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) commissioned to James Sant (1820-1916)

Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution, 1789
Third Estate pledging solidarity to write a constitution, known as the Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Couder

French revolution: revolutionary calendar perpetual with pulls
JLJ4664094 French revolution: revolutionary calendar perpetual with pulls. 18th century Paris, Musee Carnavalet by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR21198 Portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1)
FRENCH GAME BOARD, 1791. Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1) to the Assemblee Nationale (step 63) is the winner

The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR159035 The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving) by Henriquez, Benoit Louis (1732-1806); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

French Revolutionary Calendar, 1801. Private Collection

Vive la Commune! An English tribute to the French commune dedicated to the workers of both countries, 1888. Private Collection

Illustration of Bonnet rouge (Phrygian cap)

La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone)
XIR65818 La Marseillaise, detail from the eastern face of the Arc de Triomphe, 1832-35 (stone) by Rude, Francois (1784-1855); Arc de Triomphe, Paris

A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Cover of volume one, 1859, of the serial edition of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities, illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, Phiz

"The Tree of Liberty with the Devil Tempting John Bull", pub
NCO89949 " The Tree of Liberty with the Devil Tempting John Bull", pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1798 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Plunder of the Kings Wine Cellar, 10th August 1792 (oil on canvas)
NOR21197 Plunder of the Kings Wine Cellar, 10th August 1792 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; English, out of copyright

Napoleon in His Study, c1800, (1896). Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

DANIEL MACLISE Wellington and Blucher battle waterloo
The Meeting of Wellington and BlAOEcher after the Battle of Waterloo

The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, 1791 (oil on canvas)
XIR14667 The Tennis Court Oath, 20th June 1789, 1791 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Fashion before Ease; or A good Constitution sacrificed for a Fantastic Form. English cartoon, 1793

The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving)
972656 The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris)

The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966814 The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Marseillaise (colour litho)
2779840 La Marseillaise (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marseillaise: national anthem of France. La Marseillaise)

Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Liberty Leading the People, 1830. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR219653 Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Freedom or Death, 1794-95 (oil on canvas)
XKH150800 Freedom or Death, 1794-95 (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 60x49.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Allegory for the 14th July 1880, Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris
5304923 Allegory for the 14th July 1880, Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris; (add.info.: Allegory for the 14th July 1880, Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a festival celebrating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Palace of the Directoire
5309132 Engraving depicting a festival celebrating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Palace of the Directoire; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a festival celebrating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Palace of)

Jean Sylvain Bailly (engraving)
5669827 Jean Sylvain Bailly (engraving); (add.info.: Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, political leader of the early part of the French Revolution

Engraving depicting events in the French Revolution 1789 (engraving)
5669780 Engraving depicting events in the French Revolution 1789 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The era of the Revolution:... and they will end the Feast by treading the National Cocard at their feet
XEE5026930 The era of the Revolution:... and they will end the Feast by treading the National Cocard at their feet and put the Black Cocard as a sign of Aristocratic Confederation which gave rise to

tot tot tot, battez chaud, tot tot tot, good courage we must have heart to the book - Les trois privileges pounding
XEE5026924 tot tot tot, battez chaud, tot tot tot, good courage we must have heart to the book - Les trois privileges pounding on a book entitled Nouvelles Constitutions - Caricature sur la

Portrait of Maximilian Robespierre (1758-1794) in medallion in the series of portraits of deputes at the National
XEE5026965 Portrait of Maximilian Robespierre (1758-1794) in medallion in the series of portraits of deputes at the National Assembly held in Versailles on 4/05/1789 - Engraving of the period;

The French People or the Regime of Robespierre - Symbolic figure playing a colin aillard with Liberte, Equality
XEE5026950 The French People or the Regime of Robespierre - Symbolic figure playing a colin aillard with Liberte, Equality, Fraternity, and Death - SD engraving

What are you doing? I sanction - Caricature on the Monarchy with Louis XVI in a cage - Sd engraving, early 19th century
XEE5026959 What are you doing? I sanction - Caricature on the Monarchy with Louis XVI in a cage - Sd engraving, early 19th century.; (add.info.: What are you doing)

Mortuary mask of Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791)
JEB4895993 Mortuary mask of Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) probably draws on the same day of his death (April 2, 1791) by an unknown hand

Portrait of Madame Roland, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834912 Portrait of Madame Roland, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution: Portrait of Manon (Jeanne Marie) Roland Philipon called Madame Roland (1754-1793)

Bust of Pierre Victurnien Vergniaud (1753-1793), French lawyer, politician and revolutionary
JEB4950470 Bust of Pierre Victurnien Vergniaud (1753-1793), French lawyer, politician and revolutionary. Sculpture by Charles Auguste Arnaud, marble, height 102 cm, 1863

Europe: traditional costumes of the population of the European continent. Couple of Jacobin at the time of the French
NWI4869785 Europe: traditional costumes of the population of the European continent. Couple of Jacobin at the time of the French Revolution in Paris, 1794

French Revolution: Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles, Marquise de La Fayette receiving the battalions following
ELD4904969 French Revolution: Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles, Marquise de La Fayette receiving the battalions following the resignation of her husband as commander of the National Guard

Portrait of Maximilian Marie Isidore by Robespierre (1758-1794) Drawing attributed to Joseph Boze (1745-1826)
JEB4902656 Portrait of Maximilian Marie Isidore by Robespierre (1758-1794) Drawing attributed to Joseph Boze (1745-1826) B.N Paris (Dim in cm 21x18) 1791; (add.info)

Marat before the extraordinary criminal court. Engraving of the newspaper "The Worker", illustrating A
PCT4269462 Marat before the extraordinary criminal court. Engraving of the newspaper "The Worker", illustrating A

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285765 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Anti-clerical Librairie (anti-clerical)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285631 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285584 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical, anticlerical) 1883 - Revolution Francaise

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285547 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical, anticlerical) 1883 - Revolution Francaise

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285541 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285537 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

French Revolution 1789: Robespierre at work in his room. Engraving illustrating A
PCT4269561 French Revolution 1789: Robespierre at work in his room. Engraving illustrating A. Quinton's novel "Le gentilhomme de 89" in the weekly newspaper " L'Ouvrier"

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"The French Revolution: A Time of Contrast and Change" In the midst of December 1792, as depicted by Thomas Rowlandson's artwork "The Contrast, " the French Revolution was in full swing. The nation was undergoing a profound transformation that would shape its future for years to come. One key figure who emerged during this period was Napoleon Bonaparte, whose portrait by James Sant captures his charismatic presence. Born in 1769, Napoleon would go on to become one of history's most influential leaders, leaving an indelible mark on Europe. As the revolution progressed, new symbols and systems were introduced. The revolutionary calendar perpetual with pulls became a testament to the radical changes taking place in France. It replaced traditional timekeeping methods with a more egalitarian approach. The Tennis Court Oath of 1789 symbolized the unity and determination of those involved in the revolution. This pivotal moment showcased their commitment to achieving liberty and equality for all citizens. Maximilien de Robespierre played a significant role during this era as well. His portrait reveals a man driven by his ideals but ultimately met a tragic fate at the guillotine in 1794. Speaking of which, Delaroche's depiction of Carmelites facing execution demonstrates how violence became intertwined with political change during this tumultuous time. The guillotine served as both an instrument of justice and terror throughout the revolution. Amidst these upheavals, patriotic fervor soared through songs like "La Marseillaise. " Its rousing lyrics inspired countless individuals to fight for their beliefs and fueled national pride across France. Yet not everyone supported these revolutionary movements; some countries feared its spread while others admired it from afar. "Vive la Commune. " pays tribute to English workers' admiration for the French commune—a testament to international solidarity among laborers striving for better conditions. The French Revolutionary Calendar further exemplified efforts to reshape society entirely.