Vive Collection

WW2 poster, A tous les francais, General de Gaulle
WW2 poster, A tous les francais (To all French people), from General de Gaulle, based in Liverpool during the Second World War. France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war

Raoul Rigault
RAOUL RIGAULT French radical, prominent in the Paris Commune until he was shot by soldiers in the street, crying Vive la Commune ! Date: 1846 - 1871

Vive Le Sport! Go by rail... Advert for SNCF French Railways. Date: 1954

WW1 poster, Vive la France! All for one and one for all! Allied tribute to France, 14 July at 8pm, Mass Meeting on the French National Holiday to show we all stand together till we win Peace by

The Condemnation of Captain Dreyfus, what Paris thinks (litho)
1043066 The Condemnation of Captain Dreyfus, what Paris thinks (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Condemnation of Captain Dreyfus, what Paris thinks)

Vive l Empereur! (colour litho)
725918 Vive l Empereur! (colour litho) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Vive l Empereur)

"Carpe vive!"(engraving)
725355 " Carpe vive!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Carpe vive)

Vive La France! - Patriotic children. Female artists contribution to the First World War effort. Artist: Flora White Date: 1915

Vive Le Roi, the popularity of French Finance Minister, Jacques Necker (engraving)
1201765 Vive Le Roi, the popularity of French Finance Minister, Jacques Necker (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW1 - Vive La Ligne (" Long live the line" ) - patriotic postcard supporting the (thin) line of French troops guarding their country from German attack in the early part of WW1

FRENCH IN DAHOMEY
The French tricouleur is borne proudly into the smoking city of Abomey, Dahomey - Honneur aux braves soldats ! Vive la France ! Date: 1892

Franco-British Exhibition, London - Wood Lane Entrance. Date: 1908

WW1 Propaganda - Vive L Italie - Gloire aux Allies. Date: circa 1916

Newspaper Headline
The front page of La Victoire declares the imminent occupation of Paris Date: 13 June 1940

WW1 poster, Vive La France
Poster, All for One and One for All! Vive La France! Allied Tribute to France, 14 July. circa 1918

Louis XVI, avoit mis le Bonnet rouge, il avoit crie vive la nation, ... Louis XVI drinking toast to the nation after angry crowd invaded the palace

Florence de Fonblanque Suffragist Pilgrimage
Portrait of Florence de Fornblanque (1864-1949). She organised the 1912 Womens March from Edinburgh to London. She founded the Qui Vive Corps in 1912. Date: 1912

Dressing doll Vive La France
Vive La France!. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the doll character. Date: 1921

Vive l Entente! by MacMichael
" Lumme, there wouldn t arf be a scandal if the Capting or Mr Kirchner knew that you an me come out of our frames for a smoke

Suffragette mother-In-Law Cockerel. Mother-in-Law wearing a cockerel or rooster suit comes to stay, carrying her luggage. Behind her is a flag in the WSPU colours, proclaiming

Suffragette Vive Les Suffragettes!. Young woman in Khaki uniform holds a rifle, with the caption, Vive les suffragettes! Take me with you Tommy Date: circa 1915

Choisy le Roi Terre de Fer patriotic plate - WWI
Choisy le Roi Terre de Fer patriotic plate with decorated border showing French cockerel and a German helmet. Reads 1914-1915 - VIVE LA FRANCE. Very good conditiion. Commemorative Ware

Print shows banner with name of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi; includes figure playing a drum and two others dancing

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bulls last effort to oblige his false friends, engraving 1794, a satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull

Plankenau Hasselaer on the Haarlem ramparts, 1573, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688-1689, The Netherlands

The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull

Print Shows Banner With Name Of Italian Balloonist Vincent Lunardi; Includes Figure Playing A Drum And Two Others Dancing

Vive la France!. Woman (symbol of France) dressed in a French military uniform holding the French flag. Date 1918

Dn. Vicente Lunardi, vive en el Coliseo del Buen Retiro. Print shows banner with name of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi; includes figure playing a drum and two others dancing

Vive l Empereur!. Date 1892 Apr

Paris-New York at the Casino de Paris
Programme cover for Paris-New York at the Casino de Paris, Paris, 1933-34 (second edition of Vive Paris) starring Cecile Sorel. Artwork by Drian. Date: 1933

Programme cover for La Revue Vive La Femme starring Raquel Meller at the Palace Theatre, Paris 1924 1924

Vive St Eloi (1 / 2)
VIVE SAINT-ELOI ! Saint Eloi (Eligius) is the patron of metalworkers (1/2)

Vive St Eloi (2 / 2)
VIVE SAINT-ELOI ! Saint Eloi (Eligius) is the patron of metalworkers (2/2)

Acclaimed by his Men
The rougher I treated them, the louder they shouted " Vive l Empereur !"

Events / Africa / Dahomey
The French tricouleur is borne proudly into the smoking city of Abomey, Dahomey - Honneur aux braves soldats ! Vive la France ! Date: 1892

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"Vive: A Resounding Cry for France's Triumphs and Unity" From the revolutionary fervor of Raoul Rigault to the rallying call of General de Gaulle, "vive" has echoed through history as a symbol of French resilience and determination. In the depths of World War II, a powerful poster boldly proclaimed "A tous les francais, " urging every citizen to stand united against adversity. The same sentiment resonated during World War I with the iconic slogan "Vive la France. All for one and one for all, " inspiring bravery in the face of unimaginable horrors. Beyond warfare, "vive" found its place in various aspects of French life. An advert for SNCF French Railways encouraged citizens to embrace their love for sports with enthusiasm - "Vive Le Sport. Go by rail. . " it exclaimed, highlighting both national pride and modern transportation. Yet not all instances were celebratory; some revealed darker chapters in history. The condemnation of Captain Dreyfus shook Parisian society, prompting introspection on what truly mattered - captured vividly in the lithograph titled "What Paris thinks. " Meanwhile, an engraving depicting Jacques Necker showcased how even finance ministers could capture public adoration with cries of "Vive Le Roi. " As conflicts raged on, from WWI to colonial expeditions like FRENCH IN DAHOMEY, this resolute phrase continued to reverberate across generations. It became synonymous with unwavering patriotism and an unyielding spirit that defined France. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, whether emblazoned on posters or whispered among crowds, these two simple words encapsulated a nation's indomitable soul: Vive La France.