Soissons Collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Soissons, aux Gares, Les Evacues, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral
Drawings and Prints, Print, Soissons, aux Gares, from Les Evacues, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French, Chalon-sur-Marne 1895-1939 Paris, Antral, Louis-Robert, French, 1895, 1939, 1917

Historic Bedsteads (engraving)
8627617 Historic Bedsteads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Bedsteads)

British Royal Engineers killed whilst attempting to light the fuse and blow up a bridge, River Aisne at Soissons
3252917 British Royal Engineers killed whilst attempting to light the fuse and blow up a bridge, River Aisne at Soissons, France

Photographic print of the tower of the Soissons Cathedral
3077690 Photographic print of the tower of the Soissons Cathedral; (add.info.: Photographic print of the tower of the Soissons Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral in Soissons, France)

The Commune of Soissons
3078751 The Commune of Soissons; (add.info.: Painting depicting the Commune of Soissons, in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France, located on the Aisne River)

Painting of Soissons
3077667 Painting of Soissons; (add.info.: Painting of Soissons, a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France, located on the Aisne River)

Soissons, Cloitre de Saint-Jean des Vignes (engraving)
8638471 Soissons, Cloitre de Saint-Jean des Vignes (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soissons, Cloitre de Saint-Jean des Vignes)

The tower of the Soissons Cathedral
3078082 The tower of the Soissons Cathedral; (add.info.: Photographic print of the tower of the Soissons Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral in Soissons, France)

St. Crispin and St. Crispian, Roman brothers, patron saints of shoemakers, went to Soissons, France
535107 St. Crispin and St. Crispian, Roman brothers, patron saints of shoemakers, went to Soissons, France, 303 to spread gospel and supported themselves by shoe making

Map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of the Somme, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of the Somme, (c1920). The First World War Battle of the Somme, fought between the armies of the British Empire

Sketch Map of the Valley of the Aisne above Soissons, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Sketch Map of the Valley of the Aisne above Soissons, 1914, (c1920). Part of northern France, showing Laon and Rheims, at the start of the First World War

CLOTAIRE I king of Soissons, then of Soissons & Metz, then of the Franks : he burnt his revolting son Chram to death Date: 497? - 561

Night Bombing by Aeroplanes on a Road near Soissons, 1927 (litho)
1123855 Night Bombing by Aeroplanes on a Road near Soissons, 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons
6338882 Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597, Queen consort of Chilperic I, Merovingian Frankish king of Soissons by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Fredegund or Fredegunda, 543-597)

Cloitre de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes (engraving)
7179621 Cloitre de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloitre de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes)

Soldier being shaved by a barber in a French military encampment, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW465310 Soldier being shaved by a barber in a French military encampment, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW446730 Soldiers working with shovels in the debris of a building, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Louis de Bourbon, Count of Soissons 1604-1641. Handcoloured lithograph after an original portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

First World War memorial, 1926 (stone)
3469413 First World War memorial, 1926 (stone) by Barillet, Louis (1880-1948); Soissons Cathedral, France; (add.info.: souvenez vous enfants de la paroisse dans vos priAres des de la cathedrale de)

Soldiers using carrier pigeons on military manoeuvres, Soissons, France (colour litho)
971890 Soldiers using carrier pigeons on military manoeuvres, Soissons, France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soissons, Eglise Saint Jean Des Vignes (photo)
1094974 Soissons, Eglise Saint Jean Des Vignes (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soissons, Eglise Saint Jean Des Vignes)

Soissons (colour litho)
669318 Soissons (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soissons)

Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW465305 Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

A French officer inspects the barbed wire around French positions, Soissons, Aisne
GBW451451 A French officer inspects the barbed wire around French positions, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

Wounded soldiers from the battlefield near Laffaux at Saint-Paul Hospital during World
GBW451450 Wounded soldiers from the battlefield near Laffaux at Saint-Paul Hospital during World War I, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (b/w photo) by Cuville

Attila, after his Defeat at Soissons (engraving)
727858 Attila, after his Defeat at Soissons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, after his Defeat at Soissons)

Cloisters of St Jean des Vignes, Soissons (engraving)
2780701 Cloisters of St Jean des Vignes, Soissons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloisters of St Jean des Vignes, Soissons)

Soissons, Cathedrale (clochers O) (colour photo)
2803572 Soissons, Cathedrale (clochers O) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soissons, Cathedrale (clochers O)

House with damaged roof, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW446734 House with damaged roof, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Three workers from Senegal in front of a house, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW451495 Three workers from Senegal in front of a house, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Six French soldiers with buckets and laundry at a fountain, Soissons, Aisne, France
GBW465306 Six French soldiers with buckets and laundry at a fountain, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Funerary monument to Jules Francois de Simony, 1849 (marble)
3469412 Funerary monument to Jules FranAzois de Simony, 1849 (marble) by Foyatier, Denis (1793-1863); Soissons Cathedral, France; (add.info)

Soissons, Ruines du cloitre Saint-Jean-des-Vignes (facade N) (colour photo)
2803573 Soissons, Ruines du cloitre Saint-Jean-des-Vignes (facade N) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soissons)

Worker from Indochina on the Western Front, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW451457 Worker from Indochina on the Western Front, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); (add.info)

Group of French soldiers doing laundry at a well, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW465312 Group of French soldiers doing laundry at a well, Soissons, Aisne, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Humiliation of Louis the Pious at Soissons (engraving)
970762 Humiliation of Louis the Pious at Soissons (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humiliation of Louis the Pious at Soissons)

Soissons, 1807. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Soissons, 1807

Northern France Illustrating the Western Campaign, 1914, (c1920). Map of northern France, Belgium and Luxembourg, at the start of the First World War

Blowing Up A Bridge Across the Aisne at Soissons, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Blowing Up A Bridge Across the Aisne at Soissons, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: British soldiers destroy a bridge over the River Aisne in northern France

Western Theatre, 1919. Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Western Theatre, 1919. Map showing the theatre of war in northern France and Belgium during the First World War, 1914-1919

WW1 - France - Soissons - the damaged front of the Cathedral. The inset photograph shows the pre-war facade intact). Date: circa 1919

Soissons Cathedral, Soissons, northern France, c1914-c1918. Interior. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The glassworks at Soissons, northern France, c1914-c1918
Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

The front line, Soissons, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Alexander before the Dead Body of Darius, um 1700. Found in the Collection of Abbaye et muse e Saint-Le ger, Soissons

African chasseur, two Turcos and three British soldiers, Soissons, France, First World War, 1914
African chasseur, two Turcos (tirailleurs) and three British soldiers, Soissons, France, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Factory Barricade, Soissons, France, 20 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Factory Barricade, Soissons, France, 20 May 1915, (1926). Industrial buildings damaged by shellfire in World War I

Factory buildings, Soissons, 19 May 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Factory buildings, Soissons, 19 May 1915, (1926). Buildings damaged by shellfire in World War I

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Soissons: A Tapestry of History and Art Step into the enchanting world of Soissons, where history and art intertwine to create a captivating narrative. This picturesque town in France has been immortalized through various mediums, from drawings prints to lithographs, each capturing a different facet of its rich heritage. One such artist who found inspiration in Soissons was Louis-Robert Antral. His masterful strokes brought life to the streets aux Gares, depicting the bustling atmosphere that once filled its thoroughfares. Another print titled 'Les Evacues' portrays the poignant aftermath of war, reminding us of the resilience and strength displayed by the people during challenging times. Speaking of wars, a map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of Somme offers insight into an important chapter in Soisson's history. Created around 1920 by an unknown artist, it showcases strategic movements that shaped this region's destiny. Moving forward in time, we witness night bombing on a road near Soissons in 1927 through a lithograph. The intensity captured within this artwork serves as a reminder of how conflict can leave lasting scars on even the most serene landscapes. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Tomb Fredegund or Fredegunda - Queen consort to Chilperic I - whose final resting place lies within these ancient walls. The Cloitre de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes engraving transports us back to medieval times when spirituality thrived amidst architectural marvels like these cloisters. Soisson's military significance is also evident through depictions such as soldiers being shaved by barbers in French military encampments and others working with shovels amidst debris-filled buildings. These images serve as reminders not only for their sacrifice but also for their unwavering spirit during times of adversity. The Count de Bourbon adds another layer to Soisson's history, with his presence felt in the annals of time.