Monarchism Collection

Flora MacDonald, c.1850 (print)
7342142 Flora MacDonald, c.1850 (print) by Bacon, Frederick (1803-87); 22.8x15.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Bacon, Frederick; Hill, R)

Flora MacDonald, c.1850 (print)
7342140 Flora MacDonald, c.1850 (print) by Bacon, Frederick (1803-87); 22.8x15.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Bacon, Frederick; Hill, R)

Her Majesty, en route for Scotland, at Dunbar Station, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty, en route for Scotland, at Dunbar Station, 1858....a monster train of excursionists, under the guidance of Mr

Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Entry of Alfonso XII. Into Madrid: Triumphal Arch in the Calle de Alcala, 1876. Inscription: Al Rey Don Alfonso XII; Pacificador de Espana (To King Alfonso XII, Pacifier of Spain)

Ratapoil et Casmajou (image 2 of 2), 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ratapoil et Casmajou (image 2 of 2), 1850. Membres les plus actifs de la societe philanthropique du dix Decembre: portraits dessines d'apres nature et reellement frappans

Place de la Bastille, 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Place de la Bastille, 1850. Achetez-moi donc une couronne, citoyen!'. Street-seller to top-hatted man: Buy a crown from me, Citizen!'. From Actualites

The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attend a London stage production

S'étant placé sur une pente dangereuse, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
S'etant place sur une pente dangereuse, 19th century. Having placed himself on a dangerous slope

Les burgraves allant en guerre, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les burgraves allant en guerre, 19th century. Burgraves going to war

Merci, ma vieille, trop décrépite!... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Merci, ma vieille, trop decrepite!... 19th century. Thank you, my old lady, too decrepit!

Air connu: Oh! Richard, Oh! Mon roi... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Air connu: Oh! Richard, Oh! Mon roi... 19th century. Oh! Richard, Oh! my King

Le hic c'est quand il s'agit de lui mettre une tête, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le hic c'est quand il s'agit de lui mettre une tete, 19th century. The problem is when it comes to putting a head on it

Trop étroit pour deux, 1870. Creator: Honore Daumier
Trop etroit pour deux, 1870. Too narrow for two

Ah! ça... ils n'ont plus l'air de s'occuper de moi, 1866. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! ca... ils n'ont plus l'air de s'occuper de moi, 1866. Oh they don't seem to take care of me anymore

Trop étroit pour deux, 1870. Creator: Honore Daumier
Trop etroit pour deux, 1870. Too narrow for two

Notre dernier gateau des rois, 1872. Creator: Honore Daumier
Notre dernier gateau des rois, 1872. Our Last King's Cake

Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Successeur de Charlemagne, 1871. Successor of Charlemagne

Je vous assure que vous serez très bien assise, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je vous assure que vous serez tres bien assise, 1871. I assure you that you will be very well seated

C'est dangereux, la pêche à l'épervier, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est dangereux, la peche a l'epervier, 1871. It is dangerous to fish with sparrowhawk

King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862

The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt: Departure of Their Royal Highnesses from Osborne for St

Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving)
1721859 Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Louis XVIII (1755 - 1824)

Monogram of Charles X (engraving)
1721857 Monogram of Charles X (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Monogram of Charles X (1757-1836) french king in 1824-1830, engraving)

Installation de l Academie francaise par Richelieu (engraving)
7194228 Installation de l Academie francaise par Richelieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Installation de l Academie francaise par Richelieu)

Le Pere Joseph (engraving)
7194224 Le Pere Joseph (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Pere Joseph. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Les Francais communient avant de combattre (engraving)
7194225 Les Francais communient avant de combattre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Francais communient avant de combattre)

Le Pont Saint-Michel sous Louis XIII (engraving)
7194227 Le Pont Saint-Michel sous Louis XIII (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Pont Saint-Michel sous Louis XIII)

Schomberg (engraving)
7194221 Schomberg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schomberg. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur (A Lahure)

Le Jardin des Plantes (engraving)
7194226 Le Jardin des Plantes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Jardin des Plantes)

A KINGS CLOTHES
How to make a king look like a king - dress him in a kings clothes ! (Thackeray chooses Louis XIV, but any king would do as well...) Date: circa 1840

Attack on Whig mug-house
The Whigs were a political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United Kingdom

Russians praying for the success of their forces, Petrograd, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Citizens offering up prayers for the victory of Russias arms

God Save the King, early 20th century. Lantern slide

William Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Artist: Whymper
William Laud, 17th century Archbishop of Canterbury, c1880. Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633, Laud (1573-1645) was a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Artist: C Picart
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England, whom he encouraged to believe in divine right

Lady Jane Lane, English Stuart loyalist, (1907). Lady Jane Lane (c1626-1689) played a heroic role in the escape of Charles II in 1651

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England

Caricature against the Monarchists, (Okna Rosta), 1920. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Caricature against the Monarchists, (Okna Rosta), 1920

The Carcase and the Eagles, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Carcase and the Eagles, 1871.The dead body of France lies outstretched, one hand holding down the wounded Eagle of Communism

France in a Fix
As Macmahons conservative regime succumbs to growing Republicanism, France sits on a powder-barrel of factions ranging from revolution to monarchism

Louis XIV Statue - 1
The statue of Louis XIV, in the place Vendome, Paris, is pulled down by the mob in a gesture of anti-monarchism

Louis XIV Statue - 2
The statue of Louis XIV, in the place Vendome, Paris, is pulled down by the mob in a gesture of anti-monarchism

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Monarchism: A Glimpse into the Tapestry of History Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of monarchism, a political ideology that has shaped nations and left an indelible mark on history. From the assassination of the Duke of Berry in 1820 to the death of French King Louis XVIII in September 1824, these pivotal moments have defined the course of monarchic rule. Intriguing engravings transport us to significant events such as Charles X's monogram engraving, symbolizing his reign and authority. The installation de l'Académie française by Richelieu showcases how monarchy patronized art and culture, fostering intellectual growth within society. Le Pere Joseph's engraving reminds us of influential figures who guided kings with their wisdom and counsel. Les Français communient avant de combattre depicts a profound connection between faith and patriotism during times of war, highlighting how religion played an integral role within monarchist societies. The enchanting Le Pont Saint-Michel sous Louis XIII engraving transports us to a bustling Parisian scene under royal rule. It evokes nostalgia for an era when grandeur was intertwined with everyday life. Schomberg's engraved portrait immortalizes military heroes whose loyalty lay firmly with their king. Their unwavering dedication ensured stability amidst turbulent times. Le Jardin des Plantes engraving takes us on a journey through lush gardens created under royal patronage—a testament to their love for nature's beauty and scientific exploration. A Kings Clothes remind us that even mundane aspects like fashion held significance; they were symbols representing power, wealth, and influence throughout history. The Attack on Whig mug-house encapsulates political tensions surrounding monarchy versus democracy—an ongoing struggle between tradition and progress that continues to shape our modern world today. Lastly, Russians praying for success during World War I illustrates how people turned towards their monarchs as sources of hope and divine intervention during times of crisis.