Bismarck Collection

Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood, sunk by the German Battleship Bismarck at the Battle of Denmark Strait on 24th May 1941. Named after the 18th-century Admiral Samuel Hood (1724-1816)

Bismarck battleship
Bismarck, German battleship Date: 1941

The Sinking of the Bismarck
The sinking of the German Battleship Bismarck. In response to sinking the HMS Hood, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to " Sink the Bismarck"

HMS Suffolk, heavy cruiser, the ship that shadowed the Bismarck by maintaining radar contact from the evening of 23rd May 1941 for 31 long hours until the early morning of 25th May

Bismarck / Dropping Pilot
OTTO BISMARCK German Chancellor dismissed by Kaiser Wilhelm II: Dropping the Pilot

Bismarck & Napoleon III
After the battle of SEDAN, a triumphant Bismarck chats with the defeated Napoleon III

Bismarck, German battleship, WW2
The German battleship, Bismarck. The ship was sunk on 27 May 1941 in battle with British naval forces. Date: 1941

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

Bismarck as Blacksmith
OTTO BISMARCK Prussian statesman, depicted as Smith of the Nation, handing a newly forged sword to Germania

Between Berlin and Rome - Otto von Bismarck and Pope Leo XIII play a straegic game of chess. Cartoon from Kladderadatsch, 1875

Otto Von Bismarck
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD VON BISMARCK Prussian statesman and first chancellor of the German Empire

Berlin Conference
BERLIN CONFERENCE Bismarck presides over a diplomatic conference to discuss events in Africa

Bismarck Circa 1870
OTTO von BISMARCK German statesman, circa 1870

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel. In Tenniels Dropping the Pilot cartoon of 1890 Kaiser Wilhelm II watches as Bismarck disembarks from the ship (of state)

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf. German cartoon, 1875

Building the railroad to Bismarck, North Dakota, 1870s
Laying railroad track in winter across the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota, 1879. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

Catalina Flying Boat Catalina Flying Boat
Catalina Flying Boat - American consolidated flying boat. Two 1, 200 H.P. Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Engines. Range 4, 000 miles. Depicted sighting the Bismarck. Date: circa 1940s

Propaganda / Bismarck
Bismarck exploits the power of the Reptile Press. Date: 1889

OTTO VON BISMARCK (1815-1898). Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen. American cartoon of 1886 by Joseph Keppler mocking Bismarck as an Angel of Peace in the Balkans following his role as honest

Bismarck / Armand Cartoon
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD BISMARCK A mild caricature

After the Fete / Bismarck
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD BISMARCK French satire " After the Fete"

Volcano Seen 1700
Volcano in the Bismarck Archipelago, off New Guinea, seen by English navigator William Dampier and his crew

Georg Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899) German soldier and statesman. In March 1890 he succeeded Bismarck as Chancellor of
527317 Georg Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899) German soldier and statesman. In March 1890 he succeeded Bismarck as Chancellor of Germany (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Litho Rapid Steamer Prince Bismarck, HAPAG, 1898
951368 Litho Rapid Steamer Prince Bismarck, HAPAG, 1898; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

German Emperor Wilhelm I and his Chancellor Otto von Bismarck weighing up the consequences of the Paris Commune after
542957 German Emperor Wilhelm I and his Chancellor Otto von Bismarck weighing up the consequences of the Paris Commune after Germany's defeat of France during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871

The Congress of Nations in Berlin (Germany), from 13 June to 13 July 1878
NWI4838540 The Congress of Nations in Berlin (Germany), from 13 June to 13 July 1878: Otto von Bismarck welcomes the delegates of the European powers

Cover of " La Bomb (bakist)", 1890_3_2 - Illustration by Paul de Semant (1842-1903): Social, Greve
ICA4931725 Cover of " La Bomb (bakist)", 1890_3_2 - Illustration by Paul de Semant (1842-1903): Social, Greve, President of the Republic, Alsace Lorraine, Repression, Berlin, Conference

Otto Prince of Bismarck, German politician, chancellor of Germany
UTD4923142 Otto Prince of Bismarck, German politician, chancellor of Germany; (add.info.: Otto Prince of Bismarck, German politician)

German Reich (1871-1914)
3600101 German Reich (1871-1914); (add.info.: German Reich (1871-1914). Caricature about the cultural struggle (1878). Conflict known as Kulturkampf

Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Friedrichsruh, mausoleum, portrait of Otto von Bismarck with the slogan " Wir
UTD4921636 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Friedrichsruh, mausoleum, portrait of Otto von Bismarck with the slogan " Wir Deutsche fuerchten nur Gott " (We Germans fear God), war postcard No

Otto von Bismarck (1815-1904) Prussian (German) statesman. Chancellor of new German empire 1866-1890
531763 Otto von Bismarck (1815-1904) Prussian (German) statesman. Chancellor of new German empire 1866-1890. Gill cartoon published in La Lune Paris 1867 showing Bismarck as cat with mousetrap

The Man on the Ball': Cartoon of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian statesman
528369 The Man on the Ball': Cartoon of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian statesman, having difficulty balancing on the world. His left foot is on France

Otto von Bismarck, 19th century (engraving)
3697210 Otto von Bismarck, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince von Bismarck) (Schonhausen, Prussia, 1815-Friedrichsruh, 1898)

Wilhelm II (engraving)
3599993 Wilhelm II (engraving); (add.info.: Wilhelm II (1859-1941). Last king of Prussia and German Emperor from 1888 to 1918. Engraving, 1890

Napoleon III and Bismarck having a conversation in 1870, 1910 (engraving)
955264 Napoleon III and Bismarck having a conversation in 1870, 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III, left)

Spain rejecting Bismark's Advances, 1883
XJL62446 Spain rejecting Bismark's Advances, 1883; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain.

The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers, 1910 (print)
955265 The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers, 1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting between Otto von Bismarck, left, and Adolphe Thiers)

Otto von Bismarck, admired by Ito Hirobumi, 1888. Creator: Bigot, Georges (1860-1927)
Otto von Bismarck, admired by Ito Hirobumi, 1888. Private Collection

The Congo conference, 1885
1576114 The Congo conference, 1885; (add.info.: The Congo conference, 1884-1885, Berlin laid the basis for the scramble for Africa.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wilhelm I (1859-1888) King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871
527345 Wilhelm I (1859-1888) King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871.; (add.info.: After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871)

Portrait of Bismarck as a youth, probably from 1836, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Bismarck as a youth, probably from 1836, 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1860. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1860. Private Collection

Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936). Napoleon III Und Bismarck Vor Dem Weberhauschen in Donchery, 2 September 1870

Bismarck North Dakota US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

The scramble for Africa: the Berlin Conference, 1884-1885
French commentary on the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885: Otto von Bismarck, then Chancellor of Germany, is portrayed here wielding a knife over a sliced up cake, marked Africa

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"Bismarck: A Legendary Name in Naval History" The name "Bismarck" resonates with power, strategy, and historical significance. From the Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood to the formidable Bismarck battleship of World War II, this name has left an indelible mark on naval warfare. In 1941, the sinking of the Bismarck by British forces marked a turning point in the war. The relentless pursuit led by HMS Suffolk ultimately sealed its fate, ending its reign as one of Germany's most feared warships. But beyond its military prowess, there are intriguing tales surrounding this iconic name. Did you know that Bismarck was once depicted as a blacksmith? This portrayal symbolized his ability to forge alliances and shape history through diplomacy and cunning tactics. Speaking of diplomacy, Bismarck's influence extended far beyond naval battles. His negotiations with Napoleon III solidified his reputation as a master statesman who skillfully maneuvered between Berlin and Rome. One famous depiction capturing Bismarck's political career is "Dropping the Pilot, " painted by John Tenniel in 1890. This artwork captures the moment when Emperor Wilhelm II dismissed him from office after years of service dedicated to German unification. Even today, artists continue to pay homage to these historic events. In 2016, an oil painting titled "HMS Hood (2)" immortalized this legendary battlecruiser on canvas—a testament to its enduring legacy. The Berlin Conference further exemplifies how Bismarck shaped world affairs during his time. As he orchestrated discussions among European powers regarding Africa's colonization in 1884-1885, he left an indelible mark on global politics that still reverberates today.