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Franz Josef I Collection

"Franz Josef I: The Resolute Emperor of Austria" Emperor Joseph of Austria, also known as Franz Josef I, reigned from 1848 until his death in 1916

Background imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I Collection: 'Our Spirited Foreign Policy'(colour litho)

"Our Spirited Foreign Policy"(colour litho)
964660 " Our Spirited Foreign Policy" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Our Spirited Foreign Policy")

Background imageFranz Josef I Collection: The Emperor of Austria in France (colour litho)

The Emperor of Austria in France (colour litho)
2818493 The Emperor of Austria in France (colour litho) by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor of Austria in France. L Empereur d Autriche en France)

Background imageFranz Josef I Collection: The United Universe Team (colour litho)

The United Universe Team (colour litho)
964632 The United Universe Team (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United Universe Team. From Truth, 25 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFranz Josef I Collection: A dangerous firecracker, 1900

A dangerous firecracker, 1900
1574206 A dangerous firecracker, 1900 by Dalrymple, Louis (1866-1905); (add.info.: A dangerous firecracker By Louis Dalrymple 1866-1905, artist, 1900 Illustration shows the rulers of Germany, France)

Background imageFranz Josef I Collection: King Edward the Peacemaker (colour litho)

King Edward the Peacemaker (colour litho)
964620 King Edward the Peacemaker (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward the Peacemaker. From Truth, 25 December 1903.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I Collection: PRINCE ALBERT As one of many world leaders, namely Kaiser Wilhelm I, Lincoln, Napoleon III

PRINCE ALBERT As one of many world leaders, namely Kaiser Wilhelm I, Lincoln, Napoleon III, Alexander III
Illustration of a PRINCE ALBERT As one of many world leaders, namely Kaiser Wilhelm I, Lincoln, Napoleon III, Alexander III, Franz Josef I, Victor Emanuele Date 1819-1861

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

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

Background imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I 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 imageFranz Josef I Collection: Franz Joseph I Austria 1904 1904 postcards Franz Josef I

Franz Joseph I Austria 1904 1904 postcards Franz Josef I
Franz Joseph I of Austria in 1904, 1904 postcards, 1904, Franz Josef I



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"Franz Josef I: The Resolute Emperor of Austria" Emperor Joseph of Austria, also known as Franz Josef I, reigned from 1848 until his death in 1916. This captivating portrait captures the essence of a powerful ruler during the mid-19th century. With an air of authority and determination, Franz Josef I led Austria through a period marked by significant political and social changes. His reign witnessed the rise of nationalism, industrialization, and various conflicts that shaped Europe's destiny. In this colorful lithograph titled "Our Spirited Foreign Policy, " we see the Emperor depicted with regal elegance. It reflects his involvement in international affairs and his efforts to maintain stability amidst turbulent times. Another lithograph portrays him visiting France, showcasing his diplomatic endeavors beyond Austrian borders. Known for his astute diplomacy skills, he played a crucial role in shaping alliances and maintaining peace among European powers. The United Universe Team lithograph symbolizes Franz Josef I's commitment to unity within his empire. Despite its diverse ethnicities and cultures, he strived to create harmony among Austrians while respecting their individual identities. However, not all moments were peaceful during his reign. A dangerous firecracker incident in 1900 highlights the challenges faced by any ruler trying to maintain order within their realm. Yet it was not just politics that defined this remarkable monarch; he was also celebrated for promoting cultural events such as King Edward the Peacemaker litho depicts him fostering peace between nations through diplomacy and negotiation. Even on personal occasions like birthdays, such as captured in Emperors Birthday from Duke brand cigarettes series N80 litho art piece showcases how deeply loved he was by his subjects who commemorated these special days with joyous celebrations throughout Austria. A photograph taken around 1872 shows Francis Joseph portrayed more informally but still exuding an aura of power befitting an emperor. George J Stodart masterfully captures the essence of this influential figure.