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Leipzig Collection

Leipzig, a city steeped in history and culture, holds many secrets within its borders

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in 1746. German composer and organist. Portrait

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in 1746. German composer and organist. Portrait by Elias Gottlieb Haussman. Stadtgeschichtliches Museum, Leipzig

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Seance, Leipzig

Seance, Leipzig
Spiritualism comes to Germany - a table-lifting seance at Leipzig in the early days

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Napoleonic / Leipzig Batt

Napoleonic / Leipzig Batt
NAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Kingdom of Saxony, Eastern part

Kingdom of Saxony, Eastern part
Antique illustration of a Kingdom of Saxony, Eastern part

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig Battle Charge

Leipzig Battle Charge
NAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French Date: 16 October 1813

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Poster, Imperial Airways

Poster, Imperial Airways -- Fly through Europe in perfect comfort. circa 1930s

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Germany, Leipzig, Thomaskirche (Saint Thomass Church) and Thomasschule (Saint Thomass School)

Germany, Leipzig, Thomaskirche (Saint Thomass Church) and Thomasschule (Saint Thomass School, where Bach was a singer)
Germany, 18th century. Leipzig, Thomaskirche(Saint Thomass Church) and in the background Thomasschule (Saint Thomass School, where Bach was a singer). Coloured engraving, 1749

Background imageLeipzig Collection: August Ferdinand Mobius

August Ferdinand Mobius
AUGUST FERDINAND MOBIUS German scientist, professor of astronomy at Leipzig university, discoverer of the mobius strip; regarded as the founder of topology

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Gutenbergs press, with books

Gutenbergs press, with books
Gutenbergs press, reconstructed from what was left of it, and housed in the Deutsche Buchgewerbehaus at Leipzig, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Battle of Leipzig

Battle of Leipzig
BATTLE OF LEIPZIG - a delightful popular print of the decisive battle which ended Napoleons attempt to subdue Germany and forced him to retire across the Rhine

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Katharinenstrasse in Leipzig. In the centre - Cafe Zimmermann, where the Collegium Musicum held week

Katharinenstrasse in Leipzig. In the centre - Cafe Zimmermann, where the Collegium Musicum held weekly chamber music concerts, 1732. Private Collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Neues Gewandhaus concert hall in Augustusplatz at dawn, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Neues Gewandhaus concert hall in Augustusplatz at dawn, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: RAOEgen

RAOEgen
Antique map of RAOEgen

Background imageLeipzig Collection: GERMANY: LEIPZIG. A view of Leipzig, Germany. Line engraving, German, 1617, by Braun-Hogenberg. St

GERMANY: LEIPZIG. A view of Leipzig, Germany. Line engraving, German, 1617, by Braun-Hogenberg. St. Thomas Church is #2 on the left

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Germany, Interior of Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church) in Leipzig before 1885, engraving

Germany, Interior of Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church) in Leipzig before 1885, engraving
Germany - Leipzig - 19th century. St. Thomas Church, interior (before 1885). Engraving

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Potsdamer Platz - Berlin, Germany

Potsdamer Platz - Berlin, Germany with a view of the Leipziger Srasse Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Te Deum of Victory

Te Deum of Victory
On the battlefield near Toplitz, a grand Te Deum is sung, thanking God for victory at Leipzig (16- 19 October) effectively driving the French from Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: World Map / Leipzig Codex

World Map / Leipzig Codex
A German map of the world, showing various cities, rivers and seas

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Retreat after Leipzig

Retreat after Leipzig
After their defeat at Leipzig, the French are compelled to retreat to the west

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Bananas

Bananas
Michael Allmaier

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Entrance Hallway

Entrance Hallway
Martin Steeb

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Entrance Hallway

Entrance Hallway
Martin Steeb

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Entrance Hallway

Entrance Hallway
Martin Steeb

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Entrance Hallway

Entrance Hallway
Martin Steeb

Background imageLeipzig Collection: the next generation

the next generation
Michael Allmaier

Background imageLeipzig Collection: A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany

A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany
A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw in a woodworking workshop, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Entrance Hallway

Entrance Hallway
Martin Steeb

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Reichsgericht (Court of the German Empire), Leipzig, c.1904 (postcard)

Reichsgericht (Court of the German Empire), Leipzig, c.1904 (postcard)
3782854 Reichsgericht (Court of the German Empire), Leipzig, c.1904 (postcard); (add.info.: Reichsgericht (Court of the German Empire), Leipzig, Germany, c. 1904. Street scene from above

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig, Germany. Cityscape panoramic image of Leipzig downtown at dramatic sunset sunset

Leipzig, Germany. Cityscape panoramic image of Leipzig downtown at dramatic sunset sunset

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig, Germany. Cityscape image of Leipzig downtown with New Town Hall during beautiful sunset

Leipzig, Germany. Cityscape image of Leipzig downtown with New Town Hall during beautiful sunset

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Map of Leipzig, Germany, 19th Century

Map of Leipzig, Germany, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Map of Leipzig, Germany, 19th Century

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Statue of Goethe, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Statue of Goethe, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Provost church (Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany)

Provost church (Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany)
Provost church (Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Grimmaische strasse, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Grimmaische strasse, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Commerzbank Haus (Kaufhaus Ebert), Thomaskirchhof, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Commerzbank Haus (Kaufhaus Ebert), Thomaskirchhof, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Old Town Hall, Marktplatz, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Old Town Hall, Marktplatz, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig University, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Leipzig University, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Specks Hof shopping arcade, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Specks Hof shopping arcade, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Riquethaus, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Riquethaus, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Romanushaus (Baroque building), Katharinenstrasse, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Romanushaus (Baroque building), Katharinenstrasse, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Monument to the Battle of the Nations (Vaolkerschlachtdenkmal), 1913, Leipzig, Saxony

Monument to the Battle of the Nations (Vaolkerschlachtdenkmal), 1913, Leipzig, Saxony
Monument to the Battle of the Nations (VAolkerschlachtdenkmal), 1913, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Detail of bronze door, Russian Memorial Church (1913), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Detail of bronze door, Russian Memorial Church (1913), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Russian Memorial Church (1913), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Russian Memorial Church (1913), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: View of city from the monument to the Battle of the Nations (Vaolkerschlachtdenkmal)

View of city from the monument to the Battle of the Nations (Vaolkerschlachtdenkmal)
View of city from the monument to the Battle of the Nations (VAolkerschlachtdenkmal), 1913, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany



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Leipzig, a city steeped in history and culture, holds many secrets within its borders. From the Napoleonic era to the Battle of Leipzig, this German city has witnessed significant events that shaped its destiny. Johann Sebastian Bach, a renowned composer and organist, left an indelible mark on Leipzig during his time here in 1746. His portrait serves as a reminder of his musical genius and his association with Thomaskirche (Saint Thomas Church) and Thomasschule (Saint Thomas School), where he once sang. Located in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Saxony, Leipzig became synonymous with intellectualism thanks to August Ferdinand Möbius. This brilliant mathematician contributed greatly to the field of geometry during his tenure at Leipzig University. The Battle stands as one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts. The charge led by brave soldiers echoes through time, reminding us of their sacrifice for freedom. Imperial Airways' poster showcases how Leipzig served as a vital transportation hub connecting people from all corners of the world. Its strategic location made it an important stopover point for travelers. Wagner and Schalk are two prominent figures associated with Leipzig's rich musical heritage. Their contributions have immortalized them in history books alongside other great composers who graced this vibrant city with their talent. Gutenberg's press revolutionized communication by making books accessible to all. In Leipzig, this invention found its place among countless literary works that enriched minds throughout generations. Katharinenstrasse captures the essence of daily life in Leipzig - bustling streets filled with cafes like Café Zimmermann where Collegium Musicum held weekly performances. These gatherings brought joy and entertainment to locals and visitors alike. As dawn breaks over Neues Gewandhaus concert hall in Augustusplatz, it symbolizes new beginnings for music enthusiasts attending concerts that fill these hallowed halls with melodies that touch hearts deeply.