Prussia Collection

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their Children
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Consort Albert (1819-1961) and their Family (from top left, going across and then down): Victoria, Princess Royal (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa)

Map / Europe / Germany 1871
Imperial Germany after the Franco- Prussian War, showing Alsace and Lorraine as part of the country, not to mention huge chunks of Poland in East Prussia

Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel
Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman, resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign minister

Vintage painting of Frederick the Great of Prussia
Vintage painting of Frederick the Great. Frederick II was the King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. Original painted by Wilhelm Camphausen, 1870

City map of Berlin and surrounding, Germany, lithograph, published 1897
City map of Berlin and surrounding, capital of Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

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

Queen Victoria and Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
Queen Victoria with her grandson Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (later Kaiser Wilhelm II) during the 1860 s. Date: c.1865

Poster advertising Austro-Hungarian War Bonds, with flags of the various countries. early 20th century

Napoleonic Wars (1796-1815). BATTLE OF THE ROTHIERE (1814-02-01). Napoleon, at the head of a blue division of the guard, recovers the hamlet of Giberie. Colored engraving

Proclamation of the German Empire in Versailles (Janury 18, 1871). William I of Prussia becomes Emperor of Germany. Litography

Brandenburg gate procession: Berlin royal wedding 1913
King George V and the Kaiser, Queen Mary and the Kaiserin on their arrival, immediately passing through the Brandenburg gate.The occasion of the royal visit was the marriage of Princess VIKTORIA

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor
Queen Victoria with her daughters, Vicky (Crown Princess of Prussia, standing behind), Alice (kneeling) and her son Prince Alfred, mourning Prince Albert

The Kottel Bridge at Konigsberg, East Prussia, 1930 s
Photograph showing the Kottel Bridge at Konigsberg, then capital of East Prussia, pictured sometime in the 1930 s. Konigsberg is now known as Kaliningrad and is Russian territory

Queen Victoria & Empress Frederick of Prussia
Queen Victoria seated, together with her eldest daughter, Victoria, (affectionately known as Vicky ), Empress Frederick of Prussia, mother to Kaiser Wilhelm II. Taken 1893

The Royal Oak - Queen Victoria and descendents family tree
A spectacular family tree produced by The Illustrated London News to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. The beautifully drawn oak tree is hung with portraits of Victoria and Albert

Map of Prussia, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Map of Prussia, c1872. Showing the various regions including Holstein, Hanover, Westphalia, Lower Rhine, Lorraine, Nassau, Cassel, Saxony, Brandedburg, Silesia, Pomerania, West Prussia

Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Napoleon I Am Sarge Friedrichs Des Grossen, 27 Oktober 1806

General von Scharnhorst 1755-1813, 1934. Gerhard Johann David Waitz von Scharnhorst (1755-1813), was a Hanoverian-born general in Prussian service from 1801

Map of the German Confederation (1815-1866), lithograph, published in 1897
Map of the German Confederation between 1815 and 1866. Lithograph, published in 1897

Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving

Wellington and Blucher meet after Battle of Waterloo
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Count Otto von Bismarck, Prusso-German statesman, 1870. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

City map of Aachen, Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Aachen, Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia engagement 1913
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia (1892 1980), only daughter and the last child of German Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria

Kaiser Wilhelm I, German Emperor
Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia and German Emperor, in uniform. late 19th century

AUSTRIAN EMPIRE MAP, 1795. Map of Prussia and the Austrian Empire as they appeared in the year 1795

Germany before World War I
Map of the German Empire before World War I, circa 1912. Printed color lithograph

Royal group at Rosenau Castle on the occasion of the Bethrot
Royal group at Rosenau Castle in Coburg gathered to celebrate the engagement of the Czarevitch Nicholas (later Czar Nicholas II) to Princess Alix of Hesse

Prussian Royal Family, 1875
Crown Prince Frederick (Fritz) of Prussia, later Emperor Friedrich III, and his wife the Crown Princess, formerly Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain with five of their children; Charlotte

Princes Oscar, Joachim and Viktor of Prussia
Princes Oskar (1888-1958) and Joachim (1890-1920) of Prussia with their sister, Princess Viktoria Luise (1892-1980), dressed in Highland attire

Wedding of Kira Kirillovna of Russia
The wedding of Kira Kirillovna of Russia (1909-1967), daughter of Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg and Grand Prince Kirill

Prince Henry of Prussia and family
Prince Henry (Heinrich) of Prussia (1862-1929) in their garden at Hemmelmark near Eckernforde in 1927: (l to r) Prince Sigismund, his mother Princess Irene (formerly Princess Irene of Hesse)

Duchess of Connaught on her wedding day
Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia, Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917) on her wedding day, 13 March 1879 to Prince Arthur, third son of Queen Victoria

Vicky, Crown Princess of Prussia 1860
Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Crown Princess of Prussia, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901), eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, taken in 1860

Princesses Alice and Vicky
Queen Victorias two eldest daughters: on the right, Vicky, Princess Royal, Crown Princess, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901) and Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878)

The Surrender at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War
The Surrender at Sedan, 9 September 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. 1870

Antquie Map of Prussia
Vintage map of Prussia from 1837

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

The Jackdaw of Rheims, the Cardinals Ring, and the Borrowed Plumes
779899 The Jackdaw of Rheims, the Cardinals Ring, and the Borrowed Plumes, illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub

Wilhelm I of Germany, King of Prussia, 1861
Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig(1797 - 1888), King of Prussia (1861-1888) and German Emperor (1871-1888), as depicted in 1861 when crowned King of Prussia. Date: 1861

RAOEgen
Antique map of RAOEgen

Prince Waldemar of Prussia visiting Istanbul. Waldemar (1889-1945) was the eldest son of Prince Henry of Prussia (younger brother of German Emperor William II) and his wife

Winged Victoria figure, Siegessaule, Berlin, Germany
The winged bronze Victoria figure on the top of the Siegessaeule (Pillar of Victory). The Victory Column (Siegessaule) in Berlin, Germany

Wilhelm I / G Koch
KAISER WILHELM I King of Prussia, later Emperor of Germany, with his generals in 1870 during the Franco-Prussia War

Map / Europe / Germany 1827
Map of Germany (Prussia) showing the various nation states

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"Prussia: A Historical Tapestry of Power, Wars, and Royalty" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the captivating world of Prussia. This European kingdom, which later became a crucial part of Germany in 1871, holds a rich history filled with influential figures and significant events. In this vintage painting, we witness Queen Victoria and Prince Albert alongside their beloved children. Their reign marked an era of great prosperity for both Britain and Prussia, fostering diplomatic ties that shaped Europe's future. As our eyes wander across the map of Europe from 1871, we see how Prussia's influence extended far beyond its borders. Its strategic location played a pivotal role during the Napoleonic Wars – notably witnessed in the Battle of Rothiere where brave soldiers fought for freedom against French forces. The dropping of the pilot in 1890 symbolized a turning point for Prussian politics. Illustrated by John Tenniel's artwork, it depicted Emperor Wilhelm II dismissing his trusted advisor Bismarck – marking a shift towards more aggressive policies that would shape Germany's destiny. Frederick the Great stands tall in another vintage painting representing Prussian might. His leadership during turbulent times solidified Prussia as a formidable force on the European stage. Queen Victoria's encounter with Prince Wilhelm further strengthened ties between Britain and Prussia. Little did they know that their meeting would foreshadow momentous events such as Austro-Hungarian War Bonds being advertised through striking posters – showcasing alliances formed within Europe at that time. The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles forever altered geopolitical dynamics. It united various German states under one banner while also impacting royal families like Hesse-Cassel and Greece who found themselves intertwined within this new order. Amidst triumphs and turmoil alike, Queen Victoria mourned deeply after losing loved ones – captured poignantly in an image showing her surrounded by her grieving children at Windsor.