Prussia Collection (#81)

Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia, 17th century. Frederick William (1620-1688) became Elector of Brandenburg in 1640

Prussian infantry at the charge, Franco-Prussian War, 1870. From The Graphic. (London, 3 September 1870)

Once More into the Sun, Franco-Prussian War, 1870. Wounded German officers in the Germany military hospital at Versailles being given fresh air and sunshine to aid their recovery

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, as a gesture of further humiliation of the French

In Possession, 1871. Prussian officers billeted on a French family, December 1871, towards the end of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 in which France was defeated and partly occupied

Peace - and No Pieces!, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Peace - and No Pieces!, 1866. Napoleon III (1808-1873), French Emperor 1852-1870, dressed as a rag-picker (chiffonnier), warned off by Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian Chancellor

Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel
Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. On 5 October 1870 Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia (foreground), made Versailles his headquarters

Wilhelm I becoming Emperor of Germany, 18 January 1871 (c1880). Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed the first Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles

Rival Arbiters, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Rival Arbiters, 1866. Napoleon III (1808-1873), Emperor of France, and Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Chancellor of Prussia, carving up Europe

Helmuth Karl Bernhard, Count von Moltke, Prussian general and statesman, c1880. As Chief of the Prussian General Staff, Moltke (1800-1891)

Shaving the enemy at Montmirail, 1870. French woman barber shaving a Prussian soldier during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. From The Graphic (London, 8 October 1870)

Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, late 19th century. Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861and the first Emperor (Kaiser) of Germany from 1871

The Vigil, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Vigil, 1888. Wilhelm II is shown praying for guidance at the foot of the tomb of his late predecessor, Wilhelm I. Wilhelm II was the grandson of Queen Victoria and is here presented as a fine

The Three Emperors, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Three Emperors, 1884. Prince Bismarck is the puppet-master in this cartoon. The puppets are the Emperors of Austria, Germany and Russia who had met at Skiernievice in Russian Poland

Injured Innocence, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Injured Innocence, 1872. Germany reels at the headline in the newspaper confirming the amount of money that France has raised to pay off her war indemnity

Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. France kneels next to the alchemist, who is producing cash from his brew. Adolphe is Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic

Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. The figure of France declares Defiance Emperor, While I have Strength to Hurl it! France is depicted brandishing a broken and bloody sword at the Prussian Emperor

Demand Thy Life, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Demand Thy Life, 1870. France is defiant under the attack of Wilhelm I of Prussia. France was on the verge of complete defeat in the war she had declared against Prussia

A Word to The Wise, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Word to The Wise, 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia takes on the mantle of Homers Pallas Athene, with Wilhelm I of Prussia dressed (apart from the headgear) as Ulysses

Six of One and Half-a-Dozen of The Other, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Six of One and Half-a-Dozen of The Other!, 1870. John Bull, the representative of the British people, sits majestically in the centre, with Napoleon III of France to his left

A Duel to the Death, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Duel to the Death, 1870. France, represented by Napoleon III (left) prepares to battle with Prussia, represented by Wilhelm I of Prussia, as Britannia attempts to mediate

Englands Intervention. 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Englands Intervention. 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia is shown offering comfort and to the soldiers of Prussia (left) and France (right)

O, Lovely Peace, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
O, Lovely Peace, 1875. Bismarck plays a penny whistle and the Russian Bear dances. The German Emperor dances along happily

Between Two Fires, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Between Two Fires, 1875. Pope Pius IX is on the left of this cartoon and Bismarck of Germany on the right. In the middle is the young son of the abdicated Queen Isabella of Spain

A National Toast, 1858. Health and Happiness to the Bride and Bridegroom! (Hoorah!). Mr Punch, as the Peoples representative

Brandenburg in Germany, mainland, province, and Berlin, lithograph, published 1897
The state of Brandenburg in Germany, mainland, province, and Berlin. Lithograph, published in 1897

City map of Berlin, Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Berlin, capital of Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

City map of Danzig (now Gdsk, Poland), lithograph, published 1897
City map of Danzig with street directory, Prussia, Germany (now Gdsk, Poland). Lithograph, published in 1897

Distribution of the Jews in Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
Map of the distribution of the Jews in Germany at the end of the 19th century. Lithograph, published in 1897

Prussian military, on foot and horseback. 19th century

Late 19th century Prussian Bathers - Baltic Coastal Resort - this may be Sestroretsk - a municipal town in Kurortny District of the federal city of St

Kaiser Wilhelm II, Imperial March
Music cover of The Kaiser, Grand Imperial March, for pianoforte, composed by Ezra Read

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858 1921), last German empress and queen of Prussia as the first wife of Wilhelm II, German Emperor. Date: 1888

Wilhelm II, German Emperor 1888
Wilhelm II or William II (1859 1941), last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia, ruling the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 June 1888 to 9 November 1918. Date: 1888

Emperor of Russia and King of Prussia, Hyde Park, London
The Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia reviewing the troops in Hyde Park, London, in 1814. 1814

German & Prussian Crown Princess with two eldest sons 1909
Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886 1954), German Crown Princess and Crown Princess of Prussia, married to German Crown Prince Wilhelm, with her two eldest sons

German scrap, Kaiser Wilhelm I
German military scrap -- Kaiser Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and first German Emperor (1797-1888). 19th century

German scrap, Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia
German military scrap -- Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (1828-1885). 19th century

German scrap, Helmuth Graf von Moltke
German military scrap -- Helmuth Graf von Moltke (1800-1891). 19th century

German scrap, General August von Werder
German military scrap -- General August von Werder (1808-1888). 19th century

German scrap, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
German military scrap -- Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Frederick Francis II, 1823-1883). 19th century

Frederick William II (1744-1797). King of Prussia. 19th cent
Frederick William II (1744-1797). King of Prussia. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654). Count of Sodermore. Swedish st
Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654). Count of Sodermore, was a Swedish statesman. Engraving by E. Hondius. Colored

Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia (1860 - 1917), German princess, and later a member of the British Royal Family, wife of Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

Grave of two soldiers at Boffelkobbel, Sonderborg, Denmark
The Tomb of two soldiers, Jens Christensen from Spjellerup and Hans Hansen from Kyse at Boffelkobbel, Sonderborg Municipality

Austrian cavalry entering village in Russian Poland 1915
Peasants of an invaded countryside, stand meekly outside their houses, hats in hand, hardly daring to look up at the new terror. 1915

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. King William I of Prussia re
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian

Frederick William IV of Prussia (1795-1861). King of Prusia 1840-1861. Portrait. Engraving by Niedermann. 19th century. Colored

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"Prussia: A Historical Tapestry of Power, Wars, and Royalty" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the captivating world of Prussia. This European kingdom, which later became a crucial part of Germany in 1871, holds a rich history filled with influential figures and significant events. In this vintage painting, we witness Queen Victoria and Prince Albert alongside their beloved children. Their reign marked an era of great prosperity for both Britain and Prussia, fostering diplomatic ties that shaped Europe's future. As our eyes wander across the map of Europe from 1871, we see how Prussia's influence extended far beyond its borders. Its strategic location played a pivotal role during the Napoleonic Wars – notably witnessed in the Battle of Rothiere where brave soldiers fought for freedom against French forces. The dropping of the pilot in 1890 symbolized a turning point for Prussian politics. Illustrated by John Tenniel's artwork, it depicted Emperor Wilhelm II dismissing his trusted advisor Bismarck – marking a shift towards more aggressive policies that would shape Germany's destiny. Frederick the Great stands tall in another vintage painting representing Prussian might. His leadership during turbulent times solidified Prussia as a formidable force on the European stage. Queen Victoria's encounter with Prince Wilhelm further strengthened ties between Britain and Prussia. Little did they know that their meeting would foreshadow momentous events such as Austro-Hungarian War Bonds being advertised through striking posters – showcasing alliances formed within Europe at that time. The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles forever altered geopolitical dynamics. It united various German states under one banner while also impacting royal families like Hesse-Cassel and Greece who found themselves intertwined within this new order. Amidst triumphs and turmoil alike, Queen Victoria mourned deeply after losing loved ones – captured poignantly in an image showing her surrounded by her grieving children at Windsor.