Emperor Franz Josef Collection

Emperor of Austria, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Emperor of Austria, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916).

Francois-Joseph a la veille de la guerre. Photographie publiee en 1re page de... 1914 (1916). Creator: Unknown
Francois-Joseph a la veille de la guerre. Photographie publiee en 1re page de L'Illustration du 9 mai 1914, 1914. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

'Francois-Joseph, le 23 juillet 1914'. Creator: Hoeck
'Francois-Joseph, le 23 juillet 1914'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'A Berlin, La jeunesse des ecoles promene les portraits des deux kaisers, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'A Berlin, La jeunesse des ecoles promene les portraits des deux kaisers, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Francois-Joseph et Charles de Habsbourg, 1914. Creator: J Simont
'Francois-Joseph et Charles de Habsbourg'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Elizabeth Amelia Eugenia, Empress of Austria, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Elizabeth Amelia Eugenia, Empress of Austria, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Emperor Joseph of Austria, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Joseph of Austria, ca. 1860-1865

The Emperor of Austria, 1860-69. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of Austria, 1860-69. [Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria]. Albumen print

Francesco Giuseppe In His 70th Birthday (colour photo)
2798346 Francesco Giuseppe In His 70th Birthday (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco Giuseppe In His 70th Birthday)

Emperors Birthday, Austria, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Creator: George J Stodart
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Portrait of Franz Joseph (1830-1916) who became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

The Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe look-out point on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. Stopping place offering panoramic views

Private Office of Emperor Franz Joseph I in the Hofburg, Vienna, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Private Office of Emperor Franz Joseph I in the Hofburg, Vienna, Austria, c1935. The Imperial Palace is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty rulers

Hoch the Kaiser! : cheering crowds in the streets, Berlin, Germany, 4 August 1914, (1933). Pictures of the two Kaisers, Wilhelm II of Germany and Franz Josef of Austria

Francis Joseph I. Emperor of Austria, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson
Francis Joseph I. Emperor of Austria, 1910. Portrait of Franz Josef I (1830-1916). From " The Strand Magazine, an illustrated monthly", Volume XL - July to December 1910

Kaiser Franz Josef von Oesterreich, Konig von Ungarn, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Kaiser Franz Josef von Oesterreich, Konig von Ungarn, c1910. Portrait of Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. Postcard. [Dr. Trenkler & Co. Leipzig]

The Emperor of Austria, c1910s, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of Austria, c1910s, (1919). Portrait of Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary: The aged Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria

Franz Joseph, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Franz Joseph, (1933). Portrait of Franz Josef I (1830-1916) as a boy. Franz Joseph became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Crowd celebrating the Kaisers proclamation of war against Great Britain, Berlin, 4 August, 1914. Pictures are held up of the allied rulers of the Central Powers, the two Kaisers

Kaiser Franz Joseph von Osterreich 1830-1916, 1934. Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

The cover of The Illustrated London News, 24th April 1875. The Emperor of Austrias visit to Venice: The Emperor taking leave of the Princess of Piedmont

The Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
The Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Austria, c1900s. During the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kaiservilla was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Francis Joseph I, Emperor of Austria. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria. Franz Joseph became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916), 1849 (1900)

Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, 1900. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, 23 July 1914. Artist: Hoeck
Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, 23 July 1914. Acting on the advice of his foreign minister, Leopold von Berchtold, Franz Josef I (1830-1916)

Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria and Archduke Charles Habsburg, (1926)
Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria and Archduke Karl Habsburg, (1926). Acting on the advice of his foreign minister, Leopold von Berchtold

Francis Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of Franz Josef I (1830-1916)

Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on a state visit to St Petersburg, Russia, 1897. Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) is riding alongside Franz Joseph (1830-1916)

Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, on a visit to France, 1894. Artist: Jose Belon
Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, on a visit to France, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1894

Emperor Franz Josef of Austria, 1892. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Emperor Franz Josef of Austria. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1859. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1880. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1880. Franz Joseph (1830-1916) became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

A Hint to Louis Napoleon, 1859. The Pope has threatened to Excommunicate the Emperor Napoleon - French Paper. Napoleons reponse to the threat of excommunication as he jams the popes crown down over

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Emperor Franz Josef: A Legacy of Power and Majesty Step into the world of Emperor Franz Josef, also known as Emperor Joseph of Austria, a prominent figure who reigned from 1860 to 1916. This captivating leader left an indelible mark on history, shaping the destiny of Austria during his long and eventful rule. In this collection of rare photographs, we catch glimpses at various stages in his life. The first image portrays him around 1860-1865, a young ruler with an air of determination about him. The next photograph captures him as the Emperor of Austria between 1860 and 1869, exuding regal poise and authority. Moving forward in time, we encounter a vibrant color photo capturing Francesco Giuseppe In His 70th Birthday celebration. This snapshot showcases the emperor's enduring presence even in old age. Another intriguing image reveals Emperors Birthday festivities in Austria from Duke brand cigarettes' Holidays series (N80), highlighting the widespread adoration for this beloved monarch. The following portrait by George J Stodart depicts Francis Joseph I as he appeared around 1872 - a commanding figure emanating strength and wisdom. We then journey to one of his favorite spots - the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe lookout point on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road - where he likely found solace amidst breathtaking vistas. Delving deeper into his realm, we catch a glimpse inside the Private Office of Emperor Franz Joseph I within Vienna's magnificent Hofburg palace circa 1935. This evocative photograph transports us back to an era when empires still held sway over vast territories. As our narrative unfolds further, we witness cheering crowds filling Berlin's streets on August 4th, 1914 – Hoch.