Second Empire Collection

The Battle of Solferino, 24th June 1859 (oil on canvas)
XIR218246 The Battle of Solferino, 24th June 1859 (oil on canvas) by Protais, Paul Alexandre (1826-90); 145x220 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Caricature of Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann (1809-91) as a Beaver, from La
XIR163430 Caricature of Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann (1809-91) as a Beaver, from La Menagerie Imperiale, c.1870-71 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period
5304828 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta, Napoleon III and other politicians of the Paris Commune period; (add.info.: 1871 Cartoon depicting Leon Gambetta)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266818 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266883 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266854 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-10-24 - last word of the Forcade candidacy - Elections
ICA4872059 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-10-24 - last word of the Forcade candidacy - Elections, Second Empire, Gironde - Bonapartist Bonapartisme

Portrait of Mademoiselle Ehrler (1861). Leon Riesener (1808-1878). Pastel and charcoal on gray paper glue on canvas
SYC4195789 Portrait of Mademoiselle Ehrler (1861). Leon Riesener (1808-1878). Pastel and charcoal on gray paper glue on canvas

Portrait of Mademoiselle Ehrler (detail) (1861). Leon Riesener (1808-1878)
SYC4195781 Portrait of Mademoiselle Ehrler (detail) (1861). Leon Riesener (1808-1878). Pastel and charcoal on gray paper glue on canvas

General Justin CLINCHANT (1820-1881), French General of the Second Empire
JAB4121936 General Justin CLINCHANT (1820-1881), French General of the Second Empire.; (add.info.: General Justin CLINCHANT (1820-1881)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401066 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401115 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Portrait of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, 1870
1575759 Portrait of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving of the Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826 - 1920)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266889 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266816 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266798 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266790 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: Madame Aurelie)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401109 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401099 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401095 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401082 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401063 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401040 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Rebuilding of Paris, 1870 (b/w photo) (b/w photo)
3434336 Rebuilding of Paris, 1870 (b/w photo) (b/w photo); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. Geography. France. Rebuilding of Paris: construction of the avenue of the Opera)

Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving)
945498 Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855
5304876 Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855; (add.info.: Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Photograph of an engraving showing the resting pavilion of her Majesty the Imperator at the universal
LUX4730891 France, Photograph of an engraving showing the resting pavilion of her Majesty the Imperator at the universal exhibition and serving as an entry ticket for this exhibition

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401045 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401116 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401071 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401061 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401034 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

La barricade de la porte Saint-Denis (porte Saint Denis in Paris), chute of a scaffolding
PCT4292320 La barricade de la porte Saint-Denis (porte Saint Denis in Paris), chute of a scaffolding, days from 2 to 4 December 1851 - Illustration by Daniel Vierge

France: panoply of cantiniere disguisement of the Second Empire, children's toy and barrel, 1910
LUX4771778 France: panoply of cantiniere disguisement of the Second Empire, children's toy and barrel, 1910; (add.info.: France: panoply of cantiniere disguisement of the Second Empire)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266871 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266858 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

France, Burgundy, Nievre (58): A Chateau Napoleon III in the region of Nevers, 1880
LUX4714835 France, Burgundy, Nievre (58): A Chateau Napoleon III in the region of Nevers, 1880; (add.info.: France, Burgundy, Nievre (58): A Chateau Napoleon III in the region of Nevers

A child soldier presents the main French honorary decorations: Legion d'honneur (national order)
PCT4282657 A child soldier presents the main French honorary decorations: Legion d'honneur (national order) instituted by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, Medaille de Sainte-Helene (Sainte Helene)

Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855
UIG5634569 Napoleon III addressing members of the National assembly 1855.

Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph)
7243354 Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266867 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266832 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266804 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving)
PCT4266788 Illustration for 'Au bonheur des dames' written by Emile Zola, 19th century, edition 1906 (engraving); (add.info)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401067 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401112 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401110 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873). "Mr

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The Second Empire, a period of French history from 1852 to 1870, was marked by significant political and cultural developments. The Battle of Solferino on June 24th, 1859, depicted in an oil painting, symbolized the military prowess of Napoleon III's regime. Meanwhile, a caricature portrayed Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann as a beaver, highlighting his role in transforming Paris through urban planning. In the Salon of painting and sculpture held in 1857 at the Palais de l'Industrie gallery, artistic masterpieces showcased the grandeur and elegance that characterized this era. A portrait captured Empress Eugenie praying in black and white photography during this time. The Longchamps Race Course became a popular gathering spot for society women adorned with fashionable crinoline dresses. Handcolored lithographs depicted their stylish attire while enjoying horse racing at this newly opened racetrack. The Theatre Francais also underwent renovations during this period with its new foyer designed by Prosper Chabrol featuring a marble statue of Voltaire. Mme. De R. , dressed in cream crinoline dress with a purple mantle and bonnet adorned with yellow ribbon, posed elegantly within this opulent setting. Art enthusiasts flocked to the Paris Salon exhibition in 1865 where they marveled at Edouard Manet's controversial masterpiece "Olympia. " This engraving captured viewers engrossed in contemplating the boldness of Manet's work. Children frolicked amidst nature's beauty within Tuileries Gardens both in 1859 and later revisited through lithography created in 1898. These images reflected the timeless joy experienced by young ones throughout different eras. During the war of 1870, people sought solace on Paris Ramparts as depicted through prints capturing their presence amidst turmoil—a testament to resilience even during challenging times.