Vivandiere Collection

Our Own Vivandiere': A plea for support for Mary Jane Seacoal (1805-1881) who, at her own expense
527541 Our Own Vivandiere': A plea for support for Mary Jane Seacoal (1805-1881) who, at her own expense, in 1855 went to the Crimea to nurse and care for the sick and wounded

Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph)
5893492 Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of a sutler to the French Guards (Vivandiere, Garde Francaise) for a masquerade ball, Paris

'Madame Vialar, The last of the French Cantinieres, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Madame Vialar, The last of the French Cantinieres, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Vivandiere
3782868 Vivandiere; (add.info.: Vivandiere: 19th century Frenchwoman attached to military regiments, selling wine to the troops and working in canteens (also called cantiniere')

Garde Nationale Sedentaire (coloured engraving)
3621745 Garde Nationale Sedentaire (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde Nationale Sedentaire (Sedentary National Guard)

Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving)
5998743 Grotesque military caricatures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotesque military caricatures)

On the evening of the Battle of Champaubert and on the eve of Montmirail, a pensive Napoleon rocks the baby of a
3100864 On the evening of the Battle of Champaubert and on the eve of Montmirail, a pensive Napoleon rocks the baby of a cantiniere, 10-11 February 1814 (colour litho) by Job

The Vivandiere (engraving)
1249053 The Vivandiere (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen
Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the role of Micaela in Bizets opera Carmen at the Theatre de l Opera Comique, 1875. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1875

Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler
Woman in costume of a sutler to the French Guards (Vivandiere, Garde Francaise) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century. She carries a barrel of rum and a glass

Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon
Woman in a costume by Sylvestre of a demon (diablesse) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Ch. Fernique after an illustration by E

Scenes from the French colonial wars in Algeria and Tunisia (coloured engraving)
5998733 Scenes from the French colonial wars in Algeria and Tunisia (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Female royalist Spanish troops 1875
Three sketches of female Alphonsist vivandieres from different regiments, shortly after the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy under Alphonso XII in Spain, December 1874. Date: 1875

A French cantiniere 1890
French cantiniere, named as Madame Vialar, striking a distinctly sassy pose which well displays her two medals; the military medal and the Crimean medal, during the first Franco-Dahomean War

Philippe-Amedee Roustan in Le Tambour et la
French actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as La Douceur in Le Tambour et la Vivandiere by Jules-Joseph Gabriel at the Vaudeville, 1816

Marie Delna in Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique (colour litho)
2818631 Marie Delna in Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Production of La Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique, Paris (engraving)
2789353 Production of La Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Army cantiniere receiving a medal in a ceremony at Amiens (engraving)
2789327 French Army cantiniere receiving a medal in a ceremony at Amiens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A French cantiniere seeing her husband among a group of drowning soldiers at the Battle of Arcole, Italy
3098573 A French cantiniere seeing her husband among a group of drowning soldiers at the Battle of Arcole, Italy, 1796 (colour litho) by Chartier

The Vivandiere (engraving)
1249019 The VivandiAre (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Vivandiere, Sketched in Paris (engraving)
1607213 Vivandiere, Sketched in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vivandiere, Sketched in Paris)

British comedians Phyllis Broughton and Arthur Roberts in H B Farnies comic opera The Old Guard (b / w photo)
6032268 British comedians Phyllis Broughton and Arthur Roberts in H B Farnies comic opera The Old Guard (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mere Ibrahim, Egyptian-born cantiniere of the 2nd Regiment of Zouaves of the French army
6000529 Mere Ibrahim, Egyptian-born cantiniere of the 2nd Regiment of Zouaves of the French army, who died at Vichy on 20 July 1896 (engraving) by French School

The Cantiniere, 1852 (oil on canvas)
NUL385953 The Cantiniere, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Induno, Domenico (1815-78); 73x58 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Thirst (colour litho)
6031111 Thirst (colour litho) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirst. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre, Paris)

French Army cuirassiers (coloured engraving)
5998788 French Army cuirassiers (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army cuirassiers)

The Princes Cinderellas Fancy Dress Ball at the Princes Hall (engraving)
1055448 The Princes Cinderellas Fancy Dress Ball at the Princes Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The pretty vivandiere (colour litho)
2779552 The pretty vivandiere (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pretty vivandiere. La jolie vivandiere)

Vivandiere, Full-length Portrait of French Cantiniere Wearing Zouave Regiment Dress
6040933 VivandiAre, Full-length Portrait of French CantiniAre Wearing Zouave Regiment Dress, Crimean War, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); English, out of copyright

Cantiniere (b / w photo)
NAM261035 Cantiniere (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: providing food and drink to soldiers during Crimean War; ); eNational Army Museum; English

Madame Hofer, a French Army cantiniere with the 28th Dragoons, learning that she has won a million francs in
3097519 Madame Hofer, a French Army cantiniere with the 28th Dragoons, learning that she has won a million francs in the lottery (colour litho) by French School

FALL / KEESHOND / 1964
VIVANDIERE OF VEN Owner: Collins Date: 1964

Fall / Keeshond / 1964
VIVANDIERE OF VEN Owner: Collins Date: 1964

Mlle Delna, portraying a vivandiere in the comic opera, La Vivandiere, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Mlle Delna, portraying a vivandiere in the comic opera, La Vivandiere, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st April 1895

The Vivandiere from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Music cover, La Vivandiere, ballet music
Music cover, La Vivandiere (The Washerwoman), ballet danced at the opera by Cerrito and Leon, music by Pugni and Leon, quadrille by Marcailhou. circa 1850s

Mlle. Edmee Dormeuil in the Better Ole
Edmee Dormeuil, French actress and star of The Better Ole, the musical play based on the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

Those who are no more on the battlefields, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661395 Those who are no more on the battlefields, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

VivandiŲe
Vivandiere. Full-length portrait of a French cantiniere facing left wearing Zouave regiment dress; a soldier is standing at the far right of the image. Date 1855. Vivandi┼▓e

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The vivandiere, a captivating figure in history and art, has left an indelible mark on various realms. From the Garde Nationale Sedentaire to grotesque military caricatures, her presence is undeniable. In a coloured engraving depicting the evening of the Battle of Champaubert and on the eve of Montmirail, we witness a pensive Napoleon cradling the baby of a cantiniere. This tender moment amidst chaos showcases the humanity that exists even in times of war. Another engraving captures the essence of this enigmatic character - The Vivandiere herself. With strength emanating from her eyes and determination etched upon her face, she stands as a symbol of resilience and courage. Whether it be Marguerite Chapuy's portrayal in Carmen or a woman donning the costume of both Vivandiere and demon, these depictions highlight her versatility. As we delve further into history, scenes from French colonial wars unfold through coloured engravings. The vivandiere becomes intertwined with tales from Algeria and Tunisia - embodying bravery amidst unfamiliar territories. Across borders, female royalist Spanish troops proudly display their allegiance while adorned in uniforms reminiscent of this iconic figure. Even as time progresses to 1890s France, we find Philippe-Amedee Roustan starring in Le Tambour et la alongside Marie Delna who captivates audiences as Vivandiere at Opera-Comique. The vivandiere transcends boundaries; she represents more than just one era or occupation. She embodies strength, compassion, and adaptability throughout centuries past.