Conscript Collection

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Charles Gabriel Potier as Jacques in Le Conscrit by Antoine Simonnin and Ferdinand Laloue, Theatre des Varietes, 1824
FLO4607044 Charles Gabriel Potier as Jacques in Le Conscrit by Antoine Simonnin and Ferdinand Laloue, Theatre des Varietes, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

"Departure of the Conscript" and "The Return". 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543892 "Departure of the Conscript" and "The Return". 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medical inspection of a military conscript. 1890 (french engraving)
5617244 Medical inspection of a military conscript. 1890 (french engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Departure and Return of a Conscript. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543834 Departure and Return of a Conscript. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Drafted U.S. Army recruits of "Boyce's Tigers" marching near the Washington Square Arch in New York City, September 4, 1917.

Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Belgian reservists called up for World War I, on the R.M.S. Adriatic.

Françoise Ravel as the Conscript Recruit, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Conscript Recruit, 1855-1859

Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917
Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917. First World War, conscription? Note spittoons on the floor

Departure of mobile units, in July 1870, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Departure of mobile units, in July 1870 , c1879

Les conscrits de 1807 défilant devant la porte Saint-Denis, c1808. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Les conscrits de 1807 defilant devant la porte Saint-Denis, c1808

The departure of conscripts, The homeland in danger: Sketch for the school in rue de Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1879

The departure of conscripts, The homeland in danger: Sketch for the school in rue de Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1879

Japanese infantry ready to leave Tokyo for the front, c1904. Creator: Jimmy Hare
Japanese infantry ready to leave Tokyo for the front, c1904

The System of Conscription in France (engraving)
1059234 The System of Conscription in France (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The System of Conscription in France)

Recruits, engraved by Watson and Dickinson, 1780 (engraving)
NAM261138 Recruits, engraved by Watson and Dickinson, 1780 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); National Army Museum

Charles Gabriel Potier as Jacques in The Conscript, 1824
Charles Gabriel Potier as Jacques in Le Conscrit by Antoine Simonnin and Ferdinand Laloue, Theatre des Varietes, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Poster, Army Reserve, Military Service Acts, 1916, WW1
Poster, Army Reserve, Military Service Acts, 1916 (dated 30 January 1917). 1917

Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966882 Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Songs of a conscript, Jeannettes song (engraving)
610773 Songs of a conscript, Jeannettes song (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Songs of a conscript)

Westminster Conscripts under the Training Act, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191218 Westminster Conscripts under the Training Act, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A soldier and head of his family (colour litho)
2779376 A soldier and head of his family (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A soldier and head of his family)

Conscription souvenir, 1848 (coloured engraving)
CHT174153 Conscription souvenir, 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Conscripts, ca. 1830-70. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Two Conscripts, ca. 1830-70

The French Conscripts, 1817. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
The French Conscripts, 1817. From Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, published by Edward Orme, 1817

The Blessing of the Home Guardsman in 1812, 1812. Artist: Luchaninov, Ivan Vasilyevich (1781-1824)
The Blessing of the Home Guardsman in 1812, 1812. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The new French armies: Conscripts and volunteers waiting to enrol for service, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War, Vol. II. - 1914-15. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

War, 1798 (1909). Artist: John Whessell
War, 1798 (1909). After Henry Singleton (1766-1839). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Listed, 1886, (1912). Artist: William Henry Gore
Listed, 1886, (1912). A young man who has enlisted in the army wears ribbons in his cap, according to a custom then prevalent

Children decorating a Conscripts hat, 1854. Artist: Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Children decorating a Conscripts hat, 1854. From a private collection

Stationarii, a Gaul and a Roman, c1887 Artist: Francois Cudet
Stationarii, a Gaul and a Roman, c1887. Histoire des corps de troupes de la ville de Paris

Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st November 1896

The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
The Hova army, Madagascar, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th May 1895

The Conscripts of 1892, (1892). Artist: Henri Meyer
The Conscripts of 1892, (1892). A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th March 1892

Scene of Recruitment under Mohammed-Ali, 1881. Artist: Wilhelm Gentz
Scene of Recruitment under Mohammed-Ali, 1881. Published in L Egypt by Gaston Maspero, 1881

The Conscript?s Farewell, 1854. Artist: Waldmuller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
The Conscript?s Farewell, 1854. Found in the collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna

The Departure and Return of the Conscript, 19th century

The compleat Angler (Derby Scheme)
Caricature of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith attempting to catch fish, representing men of age able to fight in WW1. The fish in the net represent married men who had already volunteered (attested)

A conscript on the vessel. engraving 1855

The Conscripts of 1807 Marching Past the Gate of Saint-Denis, detail of the conscripts
XIR154983 The Conscripts of 1807 Marching Past the Gate of Saint-Denis, detail of the conscripts (oil on canvas) (see also 92387) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The System of Conscription in France, 1876: 1
THE SYSTEM OF CONSCRIPTION IN FRANCE, 1876: 1. Specimens of the Conscripts. 2. Drawing Lots. 3. Marching through the Streets. 4. Coming Home with a Lucky Number. 5. Stripping to Pass the Doctor. 6

WWI - Wearing a Derby Armlet - Comic Postcard
Bow-wow! I wonder what group shes in?! The first of the two things this postcard refers to is the Derby Armlet. In 1915, it was obvious that volunteers alone would not be enough to fill the armys

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. Fetching water on a bicycle. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Lympne, Kent. Mounted machines. 1939

Territorials at camp at Lympne. A Territorial writing home. 1939

Departure and Return of a Conscript. 19th century popular French hand-coloured woodcut

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"From Railway Sleepers to Music Covers: Exploring the World of Conscripts" The Railway Sleeper: A symbol of progress and connection, just like conscription brought people together for a common cause. Jeannette et Jeannot's Melody: Through their music cover, they tell the tale of a conscript's journey, filled with both hope and longing. Jeannette's Song: Echoing through the ages, this heartfelt melody captures the emotions of those left behind as their loved ones are called to serve. Engraving Depicting France's System of Conscription: An intriguing glimpse into history reveals how recruits were chosen to defend their nation in times of need. Recruits by Watson and Dickinson (1780): This captivating engraving showcases the diverse faces and backgrounds that made up the ranks of conscripts during earlier times. Charles Gabriel Potier as Jacques in The Conscript (1824): Theatre brings stories to life, shedding light on the personal struggles faced by those thrust into military service against their will. Army Reserve Poster from WW1 (1916): As war raged on, conscription became a necessity for many nations involved in global conflicts - an act that changed countless lives forever. Westminster-Conscripts under Training Act (1806): Hand-colored engravings offer us a vivid glimpse into how young men prepared themselves for duty during this era. Songs of a Conscript - Jeannette's Song (Engraving): Music served as an outlet for soldiers' emotions; this engraving immortalizes one such poignant song sung by conscripts far from home. Westminster-Conscripts under Training Act Published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806: This publication sheds light on training methods employed during mandatory military service at Westminster, revealing discipline and camaraderie among recruits A Soldier and Head of His Family (Color Litho).