Republican Tricolor Collection

MONET: CELEBRATION, 1878. The Rue Montorgueil in Paris. Celebration of June 30, 1878. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1878

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

Saint Denis street festivities of 30 June 1878 on La rue Montorgueil, Paris, France
MONET: MONTORGEUIL, 1878. Saint Denis street festivities of 30 June 1878 on La rue Montorgueil, Paris, France. Oil on canvas, 1878, by Claude Monet

LOUISIANA PURCHASE, 1803. Ceremony in New Orleans, 20 December 1803. Painting by Thure de Thulstrup

FRENCH WORLD WAR I POSTER. Lorraine and Alsace Are Ours! : French World War I
FRENCH WORLD WAR I POSTER. " Lorraine and Alsace Are Ours!" : French World War I poster by the Alsatian artist Hansi showing a vision of Strasbourg Cathedral flying the French flag

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. For the Flag! For Victory! A French National Loan poster during World War I

NEVIS: CONSTELLATION, 1799. The L Insurgent (left) hauls down her tricolor and surrenders to the American frigate USS Constellation off of the island of Nevis in the West Indies on 9 February 1799

Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard rising in a balloon above Turin, Italy, in 1812: contemporary French colored engraving
BLANCHARD: ITALY, 1812. Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard rising in a balloon above Turin, Italy, in 1812: contemporary French colored engraving

(1757-1834). French statesman and officer. Epinal print, French, 19th century
MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE (1757-1834). French statesman and officer. Epinal print, French, 19th century

TIMBUKTU, 1894. French forces seize the Saharan city of Timbuktu from the Tuaregs, January 1894. Wood engraving from a contemporary French newspaper

PARIS: REVOLUTION OF 1830. Following their successful overthrow of King Charles X, revolutionaries in Paris, France, dismantle a barricade to make way for the Duke of Orl

BRAZZA IN AFRICA, 1880. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza gaining concessions for France in negotiations with a king of the Congo region of Africa, October 1880: wood engraving, late 19th century

ERUPTION OF GAMKONORA. The eruption of Gamkonora at Halmahera, the largest of the Moluccas, Indonesia, in 1673. Line engraving, French, 1755

DAUMIER: REPUBLIC, 1848. Honore Daumier: The Republic. Oil on canvas, 1848

FRANCE: SUFFRAGETTES, 1908. French suffragettes protesting at the polls. Illustration from a French newspaper of 1908

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"Republican Tricolor: A Symbol of Freedom and Unity Through History" The Republican Tricolor, with its iconic combination of blue, white, and red, has long been a powerful symbol of liberty and unity. From the vibrant streets of Paris to the battlefields of war-torn Europe, this flag has witnessed countless moments that have shaped history. In 1878, Claude Monet immortalized the spirit of celebration in his painting "Monet: Celebration. " The Rue Montorgueil in Paris came alive on June 30th as people rejoiced under the fluttering tricolor. It was a joyous occasion that captured the essence of French pride. Thomas Paine's words echoed through time when he proclaimed in an English cartoon from 1793 that fashion should not come at the expense of a good constitution. He recognized that true strength lies not in appearances but in solid foundations. The Louisiana Purchase ceremony held on December 20th, 1803, marked a significant moment for both France and America. As New Orleans welcomed its new American rulers under the watchful gaze of the tricolor, it symbolized cooperation and progress between nations. During World War I, French posters rallied their citizens with slogans like "Lorraine and Alsace Are Ours. " The tricolor became a rallying cry for victory as brave soldiers fought for their homeland's honor. Even Napoleon Bonaparte himself faced challenges beneath the tricolor. In an amusing portrayal titled "General Frost Shaving Little Boney, " we see how even great leaders must confront nature's whims while upholding national pride. From Nevis to Turin to Timbuktu, this flag traveled far beyond French borders. Its presence during Madame Jean Pierre Blanchard's balloon ascent above Turin in 1812 showcased how it transcended boundaries and united people across cultures. Alphonse de Lamartine addressed crowds at Hotel de Ville during political demonstrations in Paris back in 1848.