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Francis Joseph Collection

"Francis Joseph: The Resolute Emperor of Austria" Emperor Joseph of Austria, also known as Francis Joseph

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor of Austria, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

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).

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francois-Joseph a la veille de la guerre. Photographie publiee en 1re page de... 1914 (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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: 'Francois-Joseph, le 23 juillet 1914'. Creator: Hoeck

'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]

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: '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. 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]

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francois-Joseph et Charles de Habsbourg, 1914. Creator: J Simont

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]

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Elizabeth Amelia Eugenia, Empress of Austria, 1854. Creator: Unknown

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"

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: General Kusmanek and Prince Francis Joseph at Przemysl Fortress, First World War, 1915, (c1920)

General Kusmanek and Prince Francis Joseph at Przemysl Fortress, First World War, 1915, (c1920). The First Defence of Przemysl: General Kusmanek, the Austrian Commandant

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

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving)
1041273 The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Servia and Bulgaria)

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The Emperor of Austria, 1860-69. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Austro-Hungarian Crisis - reception of Hungarian magnates by Emperor Franz Josef

Austro-Hungarian Crisis - reception of Hungarian magnates by Emperor Franz Josef
CHT411542 Austro-Hungarian Crisis - reception of Hungarian magnates by Emperor Franz Josef, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 15 October, 1905 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Opening of the Iron Gates, the Austrian Emperor and the Kings of Roumania

Opening of the Iron Gates, the Austrian Emperor and the Kings of Roumania
1605858 Opening of the Iron Gates, the Austrian Emperor and the Kings of Roumania and Servia on Board the " Francis Joseph" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph (engraving)

Francis Joseph (engraving)
669858 Francis Joseph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Joseph. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography)

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Coronation of the King of Hungary, Francis Joseph wielding the Sword of St Stephen before

Coronation of the King of Hungary, Francis Joseph wielding the Sword of St Stephen before the Altar in the Church of
1611188 Coronation of the King of Hungary, Francis Joseph wielding the Sword of St Stephen before the Altar in the Church of Buda (engraving) by English School

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria (engraving)

Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria (engraving)
1617841 Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria)

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph (engraving)

Francis Joseph (engraving)
2905908 Francis Joseph (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Joseph)

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperors Birthday, Austria, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Creator: George J Stodart

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe look-out point on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: 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. 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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Hoch the Kaiser! : cheering crowds in the streets, Berlin, Germany, 4 August 1914, (1933)

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph I. Emperor of Austria, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Kaiser Franz Josef von Oesterreich, Konig von Ungarn, c1910. Creator: Unknown

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]

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The Emperor of Austria, c1910s, (1919). Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Franz Joseph, (1933). Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Crowd celebrating the Kaisers proclamation of war against Great Britain, Berlin, 4 August, 1914

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Kaiser Franz Joseph von Osterreich 1830-1916, 1934

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]

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The cover of The Illustrated London News, 24th April 1875

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Annibal, 1860, (1938). Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier

Annibal, 1860, (1938). Artist: Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier
Annibal, 1860, (1938). The picture depicts the French actor Francis Joseph Regnier in character as The Signor Annibale in Emile Augiers play, L Aventuriere [The Adventuress]

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph I, Emperor of Austria

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916), 1849 (1900)

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, 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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, 23 July 1914. Artist: Hoeck

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)

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria and Archduke Charles Habsburg, (1926)

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, late 19th-early 20th century

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria on a state visit to St Petersburg, Russia, 1897

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)

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Josef of Austria, 1892

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Emperor Franz Josef of Austria

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1859

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1880. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: A Hint to Louis Napoleon, 1859

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

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: The Meeting of the Emperors: I. William I. of Germany; 2. Francis Joseph I. of Austria; 3

The Meeting of the Emperors: I. William I. of Germany; 2. Francis Joseph I. of Austria; 3. Alexander Ii. of Russia; 4. Prince Gortchakoff; 5. Count Andrassy; 6. Prince Bismarck

Background imageFrancis Joseph Collection: Attack Of Cavriana

Attack Of Cavriana
24th June 1859: The French and Sardinian troops under Napoleon III defeat the Austrian army, commanded by Emperor Francis Joseph I, at the Battle of Solferino in Lombardy



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"Francis Joseph: The Resolute Emperor of Austria" Emperor Joseph of Austria, also known as Francis Joseph, ruled with unwavering determination during a crucial period in European history. This captivating engraving from ca. 1860-1865 showcases the regal presence and commanding aura that defined his reign. Amidst the turbulent War between Servia and Bulgaria, Emperor Francis Joseph played a pivotal role in maintaining stability within his empire. His diplomatic skills were on full display during the Austro-Hungarian Crisis when he received Hungarian magnates, skillfully navigating through political tensions. The opening of the Iron Gates marked a significant moment for both Austria and its neighboring countries. On board the "Francis Joseph, " this black-and-white photograph captures an extraordinary gathering where the Austrian Emperor stood alongside kings from Roumania and Servia, symbolizing unity amidst diverse nations. In another enchanting engraving depicting his coronation as King of Hungary, Francis Joseph wields the Sword of St Stephen before the Altar in the Church of Buda. This image encapsulates his commitment to upholding tradition while embracing change. Throughout his rule, Francis Joseph's leadership was revered across Europe. As depicted in various engravings, he exuded authority and commanded respect wherever he went – whether it be at official events or even on commemorative cigarette cards like those found in Duke brand's Holidays series. This c1872 portrait by George J Stodart immortalizes Francis Joseph's imperial stature. With piercing eyes and a resolute expression, it is evident why he was considered one of Europe's most influential leaders. Beyond politics and power struggles lies Franz Josef Hohe lookout point on Grossglockner High Alpine Road – a testament to how deeply ingrained this emperor remains within Austrian culture today. Named after him by Kaiser Wilhelm II himself, this scenic spot offers breathtaking views that mirror Francis Joseph's enduring legacy.