Duquesne Collection

Fort Duquesne, 1758
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt), November 1758. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Victory by Abraham Duquesne over Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Victory by Abraham Duquesne over Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610-1688), French sailor. Illustration by Gilbert, late 19th century
XEE4135167 Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610-1688), French sailor. Illustration by Gilbert, late 19th century. by Gilbert

Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), French Marin
XEE4409382 Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), French Marin. Image of Epinal from the end of the 19th century

Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), French sailor
GIA4776538 Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), French sailor. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688)

Duquesne victorious over Ruyter (engraving)
965781 Duquesne victorious over Ruyter (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duquesne victorious over Ruyter)

Abraham Marquis Duquesne (1604-1688) - in "Le Plutarque francais"
LSE4084211 Abraham Marquis Duquesne (1604-1688) - in " Le Plutarque francais", by Mennechet, Paris, 1844-47 by French School

Bombardment of Algiers, Duquesne observing the effects (colour litho)
2795500 Bombardment of Algiers, Duquesne observing the effects (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Algiers, Duquesne observing the effects)

Abraham Duquesne (coloured engraving)
2802269 Abraham Duquesne (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Duquesne)

Toulon - Admiral Duquesne (chromolitho)
961456 Toulon - Admiral Duquesne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toulon - Admiral Duquesne)

Portrait of Abraham Duquesne (1610-1688), French marquis and naval officer
XEE557139 Portrait of Abraham Duquesne (1610-1688), French marquis and naval officer. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duquesne, 1610-1688 (colour litho)
6004662 Duquesne, 1610-1688 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duquesne, 1610-1688)

Washington planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne, illustration from Cassells History
3785635 Washington planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

Fort Duquesne (engraving)
654736 Fort Duquesne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Duquesne. Illustration from Cassells History of the United States by Edward Ollier (c 1900)

Bombardment and fire of the city of Algiers in 1682: Abraham Marquis Duquesne
XEE4187324 Bombardment and fire of the city of Algiers in 1682: Abraham Marquis Duquesne (between 1604 and 1610-88), an officer of the French navy

Portrait of the Marquis Abraham Duquesne, French sailor (1610-1688)
LSE4109183 Portrait of the Marquis Abraham Duquesne, French sailor (1610-1688) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Marquis Abraham Duquesne)

Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), Marin francais - in Histoire des
XEE4413765 Portrait of Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), Marin francais - in Histoire des FranAzais par Lavallee, engraving, sd. 19th century

Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), French sailor
XEE4413768 Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688), French sailor. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham, Marquis Duquesne (1610 - 1688)

August 1682: bombing of Algiers by Duquesne. (Abraham, Marquis Duquesne, 1610-1688)
XEE4405178 August 1682: bombing of Algiers by Duquesne. (Abraham, Marquis Duquesne, 1610-1688).in" L Algerie ancienne et moderne" by Leon Galibert. Italian edition in 1846 color

Representation of Abraham Marquis Duquesne (1610-1688), officer of the French Navy
LSE4113068 Representation of Abraham Marquis Duquesne (1610-1688), officer of the French Navy. Engraving of the 19th century

The French cruiser Duquesne in Alexandria harbour. June 1943

French warships at Alexandria; the cruisers Suffren, Duquesne and Tourbille. June 1943

FRANCE / DIEPPE
Place Duquesne, and eglise Saint-Jacques (note, too, the sign for the Hotel du Commerce) Date: circa 1840

Madame Fillioux - Lyon, France - The Queen of Chickens
Madame Fillioux (1865-?) working at her sons (D. Frechin) establishment where she appears to specialise in the sale of wine, asparagus and chickens! 73, Rue Duquesne, Lyon, France

Abraham Duquesne, Marquis du Bouchet, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Abraham Duquesne, Marquis du Bouchet, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Abraham Duquesne, 17th century French admiral, 19th Century. Duquesne (1608-1690) at the Battle of Messina in 1676, where he defeated a combined Dutch and Spanish fleet

The death of General Braddock during the disastrous Braddock expedition, aka Braddocks campaign or Braddocks Defeat, a failed British military expedition which tried to capture the French Fort

BUSN2A-00154
Duquesne steel factories at night, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1900 Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Dieppe - The Duquesne Quay - Fishmongers and Fishwives. Date: circa 1907

The Victoria Pier, Hull, Humberside
Promotional postcard for the regional agent (M. A. Duquesne) for the Nestor Leonard Ironworks and Steelworks of the Societe Anonyme Feignies (Nord) at Lille, France (pictured). Date: circa 1910

Abraham Duquesne - 6
ABRAHAM, marquis DUQUESNE French naval commander, with his autograph Date: 1610-1688

Abraham Duquesne - 5
ABRAHAM, marquis DUQUESNE French naval commander, Date: 1610-1688

Abraham Duquesne - 3
ABRAHAM, marquis DUQUESNE French naval commander, depicted on the deck of a warship. Date: 1610-1688

Abraham Duquesne - 4
ABRAHAM, marquis DUQUESNE French naval commander, pointing to the enemy, or to where he wants to sail or which way the wind is blowing, or where to find the heads. Date: 1610-1688

Abraham Duquesne (Col)
ABRAHAM, marquis DUQUESNE French naval commander Date: 1610 - 1688)

Abraham Duquesne
ABRAHAM, marquis DUQUESNE French naval commander Date: 1610-1688

DUQUESNE SPY RING, c1941. The 33 convicted members of the Duquesne spy ring, including Fritz Duquesne, arrested in 1941 for delivering Allied information to Germany. Photograph, c1941

GENERAL BRADDOCK: DEATH. The death and defeat of General Edward Braddock on his expedition against Fort Duquesne, July 1755. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Naval battle at Agosta, 1676, Jan Luyken, weduwe Joannes van Someren, Hendrick and Dirk Boom, 1680

DUQUESNE COAT OF ARMS. Coat of arms of Marie-Ange Duquesne de Menneville, Marquis Duquesne, (c1700-1778) French governor of New France

FRITZ DUQUESNE (1877-1956). South African Boer soldier, journalist, and spy. Photograph, c1900

Fort Duquesne, on the site of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FORT DUSQUESNE. Fort Duquesne, on the site of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Colonel George Washington (center) of the Virginia militia raising his hat to the British flag over Fort Duquesne
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington (center) of the Virginia militia raising his hat to the British flag over Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt) in November 1758

Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt)
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt), November 1758: wood engraving, late 19th century

FORT PITT. Plan of Fort Duquesne, built by the French from 1759 to 1761, and Fort Pitt, built a few years later by American colonists, on what is today Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. British and American colonial forces retake Fort Duquesne from the French, 25 November 1758: wood engraving, 19th century

ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (1610-1688). French naval commander. Copper engraving, 18th century

FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763). Taking possession of Fort Duquesne. British and American colonial forces retake Fort Duquesne from the French, Nov. 25, 1758. Engraving, 19th century

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"Duquesne: A Legacy of Naval Victories and Admirable Leadership" Abraham Duquesne, a renowned French sailor and naval officer, left an indelible mark on history through his remarkable achievements. In the late 17th century, he emerged victorious in a fierce battle against Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, showcasing his exceptional strategic skills. The artistic renditions of Duquesne's portrait by Gilbert and Laplante capture the essence of this esteemed marquis. His resolute gaze reflects the determination that propelled him to greatness in the maritime world. As a French marin, he navigated treacherous waters with unwavering courage and expertise. One cannot overlook Duquesne's triumph over Ruyter as depicted in an engraving that immortalizes their clash. This victory solidified his reputation as a formidable force to be reckoned with on the high seas. Furthermore, "Le Plutarque francais" pays homage to his contributions within its pages, cementing his place among France's revered historical figures. Not only was Duquesne skilled in combat but also displayed astute observation during critical moments. The lithograph depicting him observing the effects of bombardment on Algiers showcases both his tactical prowess and keen intellect. Admiration for Duquesne extended beyond France's borders; even Washington himself acknowledged Fort Duquesne's significance when planting the British flag there during colonial times. Cassells History captures this pivotal moment through vivid illustrations that bring history alive. From Toulon to Algiers, from battles won to flags planted - Abraham Marquis Duquesne left an enduring legacy as a celebrated naval officer whose name is synonymous with victory at sea. His leadership continues to inspire generations who recognize him not just as a French hero but also as one who shaped naval warfare forevermore.