French Revolution 1789 1799 Collection

Bird s-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923)

Napoleon in prison at Nice, France, 1794. Artist: J Outrim
Napoleon in prison at Nice, France, 1794. Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Battle of the Pyramids, 21 June, 1798, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Battle of the Pyramids, 21 June, 1798, (c1835). Trudging towards Cairo, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and 25, 000 men faced two forces of Mamelukes under Murad

Battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794. An important battle in deciding the fate of the infant French republic, Fleurus in Belgium is also noted for being one of the first battles to include aerial

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
Louis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court

Scene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray
Scene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. Patriotic regeneration, - viz - Parliament reform d, a la francoise, - that is - honest men (ie Opposition) in the seat of justice

A Peace Offering to the Genius of Liberty and Equality, 1794. Artist
A Peace Offering to the Genius of Liberty and Equality, 1794. Whigs offering gifts to France. A procession consisting of Charles Stanhope, bearing constitutional symbols

Lenin unveiling the Danton monument, Moscow, Russia, 1919. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) in front of the monument to Georges Danton (1759-1794), a leading figure of the French Revolution

The Battle of Rivoli, 25 and 26 Nivose, Year 5 (January 1797). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, French engineer, late 19th century. Artist: Walery
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, French engineer, late 19th century. Eiffels (1832-1923) most historic and best-known work is the Eiffel Tower, built for the Paris Exposition of 1889

Beneath the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition staged in Paris in 1889 to

Festival of Reason, Paris, 1793 (1882-1884). The Festival of Reason was staged on 10th November (20 Brumaire) 1793, with ceremonies devised and organised by Pierre-Gaspard Chaumette

Charles Alexandre de Calonne and Lomenie de Brienne, French statemen, 18th century (1882-1884). Artist: Pannemaker
Charles Alexandre de Calonne and Lomenie de Brienne, French statemen, 18th century (1882-1884). Calonne (1734-1802) was Controller-General of Finances under Louis XVI from 1783-1787

The Comte de Barras in the costume of Director, 1795-1799 (1882-1884). A soldier, Paul Jean Francois Nicolas, Comte de Barras (1755-1829)

Playing cards of the French Republic, 1790 (1882-1884). Playing cards with allegories in place of the more traditional kings, queens and knaves

Storming of the Bastille, Paris, 14th July 1789 (1882-1884). The Bastille was a prison in Paris, known formally as Bastille Saint-Antoine

Fashion of 1792, (1882-1884). Artist: Tamisier
Fashion of 1792, (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Francois Severin Marceau-Desgraviers, French revolutionary soldier, 1793 (1882-1884) Artist: Pannemaker
Francois Severin Marceau-Desgraviers, French revolutionary soldier, 1793 (1882-1884). Marceau-Desgraviers (1769-1796) took part in the siege of the Bastille in 1789

Madame Tallien, late 18th century (1882-1884). Artist: Charaire et fils
Madame Tallien, late 18th century (1882-1884). Theresa Cabarrus (1773-1835) became the mistress of, and later married, Jean Lambert Tallien a deputy of the National Convention

General Joubert at the Battle of Rivoli, 14th January 1797 (1882-1884). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, Deputy in the National Assembly, Versailles, 1789 (1956). Brillat-Savarin was a French lawyer

The Eiffel Tower under construction, Paris, c1888. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition staged in Paris in

Napoleons tomb, Les Invalides, Paris, France, c1920s

Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to force the bridge of Arcola, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Napoleon Bonaparte attempting to force the bridge of Arcola, 1816. The imperial dictatorship of Napoleon (born Napoleone di Buonaparte)

Napoleon I (1769-1821), Emperor of France, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Napoleon I (1769-1821), Emperor of France, 1816. The imperial dictatorship of Napoleon (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, later Napoleon Bonaparte) ended the French Revolution (1789-1799)

Admiral Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, (1726-1799), English admiral, 1816. Artist: I Brown
Admiral Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, (1726-1799), English admiral, 1816. The Glorious First of June is the name for a naval battle fought in the Atlantic Ocean between 28 May

Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Terry and Neilson starred in the play, set during the French Revolution, at Londons New Theatre in 1905

The Scarlet Pimpernel, 20th century. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Scene from The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Julia Neilson, Fred Terry, Horace Hodges, Malcolm Cherry and Alfred Kendrick. The play, set during the French Revolution

Julia Neilson and Horace Hodges in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Julia Neilson and Horace Hodges in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Neilson and Hodges starred with Fred Terry in the play, set during the French Revolution, at Londons New Theatre in 1905

Julia Neilson, Fred Terry and Horace Hodges in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Julia Neilson, Fred Terry and Horace Hodges in The Scarlet Pimpernel, c1905. The play, set during the French Revolution, opened at Londons New Theatre in January 1905

Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805. Artist: H Bibby
Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805

Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, 1840. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817. Artist: CT Dixon
The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817

Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) on board the Belerophon off the coast of Plymouth, 19th century. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Dancing in the open air on 14th July, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Dancing in the open air on 14th July, Paris, 1931. Parisians celebrating Bastille Day. Illustration from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, (19th century). Philippe Egalite (1747-1793) supported the French Revolution, but was guillotined during the Terror

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 18th century French political philosopher, (1836). Artist: Robert Hart
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 18th century French political philosopher, (1836). The ideas Rousseau (1712-1778) put forward in his most famous philosophical work, The Social Contract

Sylvain Charles Valee (1773-1840), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Francois
Sylvain Charles Valee (1773-1840), Marshal of France, 1839

Bertrand Clausel (1772-1842), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Ruhiere
Bertrand Clausel (1772-1842), Marshal of France, 1839

Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr (1764-1830), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Julien Leopold Boilly
Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr (1764-1830), Marshal of France, 1839. Saint-Cyr was a commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars who rose to Marshal of France and Marquis

Claude Victor Perrin (1764-1841), duc de Belluno, 1839. Artist: A Migneret
Claude Victor Perrin (1764-1841), duc de Belluno, 1839. Perrin was a Marshal of France during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

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The French Revolution of 1789-1799: A Transformative Journey Step back in time and witness the tumultuous era that forever changed the course of history. From a bird's-eye view of the Eiffel Tower during the Paris Exposition of 1889 to iconic battles and influential figures, this caption encapsulates key moments from the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in the Battle of the Pyramids on June 21, 1798, depicted by artist Francois Georgin. Feel the intensity as Napoleon Bonaparte leads his troops to victory against Egyptian forces, solidifying his reputation as a military genius. Travel further back to June 26, 1794, where you'll find yourself amidst another pivotal battle - Fleurus. Witness how General Jourdan's strategic brilliance secured a decisive win for France against Austrian forces during their campaign in Belgium. Explore one aspect that fueled this revolution - anti-clericalism. Discover how religious institutions were challenged and reformed during this period through powerful imagery depicting scenes like Mayor Kervegan stopping peasants' riot at a toll barrier in Nantes in 1790. Transport yourself to Versailles in 1789 when King Louis XVI reluctantly opened the States-General. Helmann's engraving captures this historic moment when representatives from all walks of life gathered with hopes for change, unknowingly setting off an irreversible chain reaction. Marvel at portraits showcasing influential figures like Madame Roland - an ardent supporter whose unwavering dedication ignited revolutionary fervor among her contemporaries. See her passion reflected through brushstrokes that immortalize her spirit even after her tragic demise. Witness Napoleon Bonaparte before he became Emperor - Baclere's portrait reveals his ambitious gaze and hints at his future dominance over Europe. Experience firsthand how he rose from relative obscurity to become one of history's most renowned leaders. Cross borders into London where James Gillray paints a vivid scene inside the House of Commons in 1795.