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Otto Von Bismarck Collection

Otto von Bismarck, a prominent Prusso-German statesman of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on European history

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel

Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel
Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman, resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign minister

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, 18 January 1871, (1936). Kaiserproklamation in Versailles, 18 Januar 1871

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Count Otto von Bismarck, Prusso-German statesman, 1870

Count Otto von Bismarck, Prusso-German statesman, 1870. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936)

Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936). Napoleon III Und Bismarck Vor Dem Weberhauschen in Donchery, 2 September 1870

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880)

Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1882-7-15 - Le musee Grevin - Daisers
ICA4884914 Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1882-7-15 - Le musee Grevin - Daisers, Musee Expositions, Musee Grevin - Bismarck, Bernhart Sarah

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Bismarck in Reichstag, 1888

Bismarck in Reichstag, 1888
3780413 Bismarck in Reichstag, 1888; (add.info.: Bismarck's speech in Reichstage, 6 February 1888. We Germans, are afraid of God, but not afraid of the world')

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846

Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846
3780410 Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck as dike master in 1846 in Schoenhausen. Liebig's Meat Extract, Bismarck series, published 1899)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Sculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Artist: Wide World Photos

Sculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Artist: Wide World Photos
Sculpture of Otto von Bismarck, 19th century Prussian statesman, 1937. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898

Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898
7143597 Wilhelm II in Palestina, 1898 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. germany. Emperor Wilhelm II in Palestina (Israel)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Centenary of the birth of German statesman Otto von Bismarck (colour litho)

Centenary of the birth of German statesman Otto von Bismarck (colour litho)
6000301 Centenary of the birth of German statesman Otto von Bismarck (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The meeting of Bismarck and Napoleon, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original

The meeting of Bismarck and Napoleon, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7279607 The meeting of Bismarck and Napoleon, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, 1870 (print)

Otto von Bismarck, 1870 (print)
7293476 Otto von Bismarck, 1870 (print) by Belloguet, Andre (1830-73); (add.info.: History. Germany. Chancelor Otto von Bismarck. Caricature in a phronological way by A)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, born Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck-Schoenhausen

Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, born Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck-Schoenhausen
7279550 Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, born Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck-Schoenhausen by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto Eduard Leopold)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe

Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe
7280858 Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe by Hildebrand, Adolf von (1847-1921); Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Bismarck Monument, Domshof, Bremen, Germany, Europe); © Imagebroker

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Ovation for Prince Bismarck on the occasion of the presentation of the silver jug of honour

Ovation for Prince Bismarck on the occasion of the presentation of the silver jug of honour
7279137 Ovation for Prince Bismarck on the occasion of the presentation of the silver jug of honour by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 5, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 5, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 5, 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The death of Bismarck (colour litho)

The death of Bismarck (colour litho)
2818916 The death of Bismarck (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Bismarck. Satire on the human cost of Bismarcks foreign policies)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Spread of Terror (litho)

Spread of Terror (litho)
7149607 Spread of Terror (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spread of Terror. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: A Coach and Three: satire depicting Otto von Bismarck as a prisoner in a carriage driven by Germany

A Coach and Three: satire depicting Otto von Bismarck as a prisoner in a carriage driven by Germany
7173237 A Coach and Three: satire depicting Otto von Bismarck as a prisoner in a carriage driven by Germany, Austria and Italy (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Surrender negotiations between French and German commanders at Donchery, France

Surrender negotiations between French and German commanders at Donchery, France
7148162 Surrender negotiations between French and German commanders at Donchery, France, on the night of 1-2 September 1870 (engraving) by Werner

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany greeting his Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck at the ceremonial

Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany greeting his Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck at the ceremonial inauguration of the Victory
7148165 Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany greeting his Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck at the ceremonial inauguration of the Victory Column in Berlin, 1873 (engraving) by German School

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Celebrities and Personages: Otto von Bismarck, German politician

Celebrities and Personages: Otto von Bismarck, German politician and chancellor; Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany; Helmuth
7148432 Celebrities and Personages: Otto von Bismarck, German politician and chancellor; Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany; Helmuth von Moltke, German general; Mark Twain, American author; Barry Pain

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The Siege of Paris, sheet music cover for a piece inspired by the siege during the Franco-Prussian

The Siege of Paris, sheet music cover for a piece inspired by the siege during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871
7153648 The Siege of Paris, sheet music cover for a piece inspired by the siege during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving)

Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving)
7157244 Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving) by Gilbert-Martin, Charles (1839-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck as Prometheus)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Peace but Not Business, satire showing Americas struggle to trade in a peaceful Europe in the late

Peace but Not Business, satire showing Americas struggle to trade in a peaceful Europe in the late 19th century
7153666 Peace but Not Business, satire showing Americas struggle to trade in a peaceful Europe in the late 19th century (colour litho) by Gillam

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho)

L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho)
XCF290996 L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho) by Hadol, Paul (1835-1875); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris (litho)

Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris (litho)
3646220 Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumphal entry of the German Emperor into Paris. French cartoon)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs (engraving)

Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs (engraving)
3621732 Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs (engraving) by Becker, Carl Ludwig Friedrich (1820-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (colour litho)

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (colour litho)
3639643 Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Bismarck in Versailles, 1871 (chromolithograph)

Bismarck in Versailles, 1871 (chromolithograph)
3780412 Bismarck in Versailles, 1871 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Bismarck succeded in achieving German unification procalimed in Versailles on 18 January 1871)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: King Wilhelm I of Prussia, Otto von Bismarck and Field Marsha Helmuth von Moltke at the Siege of

King Wilhelm I of Prussia, Otto von Bismarck and Field Marsha Helmuth von Moltke at the Siege of Paris
5998711 King Wilhelm I of Prussia, Otto von Bismarck and Field Marsha Helmuth von Moltke at the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Prince Bismarcks return to Berlin (engraving)

Prince Bismarcks return to Berlin (engraving)
1064256 Prince Bismarcks return to Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Bismarcks return to Berlin)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Life of Otto von BIsmarck

Life of Otto von BIsmarck
LLM458099 Life of Otto von BIsmarck by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Eroffnung des deutschen Reichstages durch Kaiser Wilhelm II 1888)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (b / w photo)

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (b / w photo)
3103038 Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (b/w photo) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Portrait of Otto von Bismarck in Hunting Clothes with his Dog and a Dead Pheasant

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck in Hunting Clothes with his Dog and a Dead Pheasant
824409 Portrait of Otto von Bismarck in Hunting Clothes with his Dog and a Dead Pheasant, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Heyden, Otto Johann Heinrich (1820-97); 110.5x78.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The centenary of Bismarck

The centenary of Bismarck
LLM462090 The centenary of Bismarck by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centenary of Bismarck. From Le Petit Journal, 11 April 1915.); © Look and Learn

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany

The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
CHT218660 The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Dropping the Pilot (b / w photo)

Dropping the Pilot (b / w photo)
3626951 Dropping the Pilot (b/w photo) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dropping the Pilot)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The Berlin Peacock (litho)

The Berlin Peacock (litho)
3646217 The Berlin Peacock (litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Berlin Peacock. Austrian caricature of Otto von Bismarck, 1870)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (litho)

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (litho)
3104733 Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Peace, but not business. 1885 (colour litho)

Peace, but not business. 1885 (colour litho)
1065648 Peace, but not business. 1885 (colour litho) by Gillam, Bernard (1856-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration shows a perplexed Uncle Sam standing in front of a store labeled ")

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Life of Otto von BIsmarck

Life of Otto von BIsmarck
LLM458105 Life of Otto von BIsmarck by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Bundeskanzler begiebt sich zur Kaiserproclamation in den Spiegelsaal des Schlosses von Versailles)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: After the feast (colour litho)

After the feast (colour litho)
2818629 After the feast (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the feast. Otto von Bismarcks birthday)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: The confession (colour litho)

The confession (colour litho)
2818351 The confession (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The confession. L Aveu)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Former German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe (engraving)

Former German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe (engraving)
2789351 Former German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOtto Von Bismarck Collection: Prussian army commanders holding a council of war in Versailles, Franco-Prussian War

Prussian army commanders holding a council of war in Versailles, Franco-Prussian War, 6 December 1870 (engraving)
6001337 Prussian army commanders holding a council of war in Versailles, Franco-Prussian War, 6 December 1870 (engraving) by Heyden



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Otto von Bismarck, a prominent Prusso-German statesman of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on European history. Known for his political prowess and strategic maneuvering, Bismarck was instrumental in unifying Germany and shaping its destiny. One iconic moment that encapsulates Bismarck's legacy is depicted in John Tenniel's artwork "Dropping the Pilot. " This symbolic representation refers to Emperor Wilhelm II dismissing Bismarck from office in 1890. Despite this abrupt end to his career, Bismarck had already solidified his place in history as the architect of German unification. Another significant event immortalized through art is "The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles" in 1871. This historical milestone marked the culmination of Bismarck's efforts to unify various German states into one powerful nation. The image captures the grandeur and significance of this proclamation that forever changed Europe's geopolitical landscape. Count Otto von Bismarck himself is portrayed in several depictions throughout history. In one photograph taken during 1870, he exudes confidence and authority as he navigates through turbulent times. Another sculpture showcases him as a revered figure with a stern expression befitting his reputation as a formidable statesman. Bismarck's political acumen extended beyond Germany's borders too; evidenced by his meeting with Napoleon III at Donchery during September 1870. This encounter highlights both their diplomatic skills and their roles during important historical events such as the Franco-Prussian War. Born Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismark-Schoenhausen, he later became Prince Otto-Leopold after achieving great success politically. His birth centenary was commemorated with colorful lithographs honoring his contributions to Germany’s development under his leadership.