Major Jean Baptiste Marchand Collection

Major Marchand, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Major Marchand, c1900. Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), French General and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda

Colonel Marchand, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Colonel Marchand, c1893. Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), French General and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda Incident

Colonel Marchand, French soldier, 1899. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1855-1915, 7th album, Editions MD, Paris

General Marchand inspecting trenches, Champagne, France, World War I, 1915. Jean-Baptiste Marchand was commander of the 10th Colonial Infatry Division

Colonel Jean-Baptiste Marchand in St Petersburg, Russia, 1902. Marchand (1863-1934) was a French soldier and African explorer. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th April 1902

Return of Colonel Marchand to China, 1902. Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French soldier and African explorer. He fought in China in the Boxer Rebellion (1900)

Departure of Colonel Marchand, Marseilles, 1900. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1900

A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, (1899). Artist: Henri Meyer
A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, (1899). The Marchand Mission was an expedition undertaken by French emissary Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934)

The Marchand Mission travelling from the Congo to the Nile, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Marchand Mission travelling from the Congo to the Nile, 1899. An expedition by French emissary Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934)

Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th June 1899

Winter Work for the Cowboys, 1906 (1908-1909).From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

The Marchand expedition: resting at Bahr-el-Gazal, Sudan, June 1897. In 1896-1898 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), a French army officer

The Marchand expedition: fighting at M tila Voula, January 1897. In 1896-1898 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), a French army officer

The Marchand expedition: fighting at Kimbedi, Congo, 19 October 1896. In 1896-1898 Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), a French army officer

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Colonel Jean-Baptiste Marchand, a distinguished French soldier, is captured in various moments throughout history. In 1893, artist Eugene Pirou immortalizes him as Colonel Marchand. Fast forward to 1899, and we see General Marchand inspecting trenches in Champagne during World War I. The year 1902 finds Colonel Marchand in St Petersburg, Russia and later returning to China after his departure from Marseilles in 1900. The captivating images continue with Henri Meyer's artwork depicting the Convoy on the Marchand Mission of 1898 and the subsequent journey of the mission from Congo to Nile in 1899. These illustrations provide a glimpse into the arduous adventures undertaken by Colonel Marchand. In another remarkable moment, commandant Marchand arrives triumphantly in Paris amidst great fanfare in 1899. This homecoming signifies his significant achievements and contributions during his expeditions. Not limited to military exploits alone, Colonel Jean-Baptiste Marchand also engages with other aspects of life. Winter Work for Cowboys showcases an unexpected side of this multifaceted individual as he embraces different experiences beyond warfare. Lastly, we witness snapshots from the historic Marchand expedition: resting at Bahr-el-Gazal Sudan in June 1897 and fighting valiantly at M tila Voula just months earlier that same year. Through these diverse glimpses into his life and accomplishments across continents and conflicts alike, Major Jean Baptiste Marchand emerges as an extraordinary figure whose legacy continues to captivate our imagination today.