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The departure of French troops to Madagascar, Paris, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerThe departure of French troops to Madagascar, Paris, 1895. France invaded Madagascar in 1883 in what became known as the first Franco-Hova War (Hova being the name of the islands Merina aristocrats)
The Race of the Wooden Legs, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Race of the Wooden Legs, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th March 1895
The opera Panurge, at the Theatre de la Gaite, Paris, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerThe opera Panurge, at the Theatre de la Gaite, Paris, 1895. A performance of the opera by Jules Massanet. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th December 1895
General Davout, Grand Chancellor of the Legion d Honneur, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerGeneral Davout, Grand Chancellor of the Legion d Honneur, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 22nd December 1895
The gate of Shanghai, China, Sino-Japanese War, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerThe gate of Shanghai, China, Sino-Japanese War, 1895. The First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) was a war fought between Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Japan over the control of Korea
The Triple Alliance, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, 1894. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Triple Alliance, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, 1894. Since 1887 the Germans, Austrians and Italians had been engaged in an alliance hostile to France
Assasination of Stefan Stambulov, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerAssasination of Stefan Stambulov, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1895. A revolutionary and politician, Stambulov (1854-1895) was a popular figure regarded as one of the principal founders of the modern nation of
General de Negrier, inspector-general of the French army, 1895. Artist: Henri MeyerGeneral de Negrier, inspector-general of the French army, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th March 1895
The Taking of the Chinese Flag by a Japanese Officer, 1894. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Taking of the Chinese Flag by a Japanese Officer, 1894. A scene from the First Sino-Japanese War, fought over control of Korea. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 29th October 1894
Announcement on the health of Tsar Alexander of Russia, Livadia Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, 1894. Alexander III died on 1st November 1894 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1894. Artist: Henri MeyerTsar Nicholas II of Russia, 1894. Nicholas came to the throne in 1894 after the death of his father, Alexander III. He was forced to abdicate during the Russian Revolution in 1917
The death of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, 1894. Artist: Henri MeyerThe death of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, 1894. Alexander III (1845-1894) reigned as Emperor of Russia from 14 March 1881 until his death in 1894. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Nicholas II
General Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French expeditionary force to Madagascar, 1894. Artist: Henri MeyerGeneral Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French expeditionary force to Madagascar, 1894. France invaded Madagascar in 1895 to bring the island under its colonial rule
Rest In Peace, performance at the Theatre de la Gaite, 1894. Artist: Henri MeyerRest In Peace, performance at the Theatre de la Gaite, 1894. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 2nd December 1894
Franco-Russian Alliance, 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerFranco-Russian Alliance, 1893. Dual Alliance was a political and military pact that developed from friendly contacts in 1891 to a Military Convention in 1892 and a formal Treaty in 1894
Mail delivery before the grand military manoeuvers, 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerMail delivery before the grand military maneuvers, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd September 1893
The port of Toulon, 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerThe port of Toulon, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 14th October 1893
The Franco-Russian Entente, 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Franco-Russian Entente, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1893
View of Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerView of Paris, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 30th July 1892
Cholera in Russia, the troubles in Astrakhan, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerCholera in Russia, the troubles in Astrakhan, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th August 1892
Arrival of the president of the Republique, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerArrival of the president of the Republique, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th August 1892
Attack on the Villagers of Dahomey by the French, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerAttack on the Villagers of Dahomey by the French, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 20th August 1892
The Tribal Chiefs Swearing Fidelity to the Sultan of Morocco, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Tribal Chiefs Swearing Fidelity to the Sultan of Morocco, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 27th August 1892
The rag and bone man of Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe rag and bone man of Paris, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 27th August 1892
A Terrible Accident in the Alps, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerA Terrible Accident in the Alps, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd July 1892
The Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th July 1892
The Eruption of Etna, Sicily, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Eruption of Etna, Sicily, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 30th July 1892
The Revolt on the Island of Sercq, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Revolt on the Island of Sercq, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 25th May 1892
The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia visiting the house of Joan of Arc, Domremy, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Grand Duke Constantine of Russia visiting the house of Joan of Arc, Domremy, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 26th June 1892
Landing of the Senegalese Troops at the New Wharf in Cotonou, Benin, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerLanding of the Senegalese Troops at the New Wharf in Cotonou, Benin, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st May 1892
The New Sculpture Pavilion at the Palais de l Industrie, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe New Sculpture Pavilion at the Palais de l Industrie, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st May 1892
The Italian Army, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Italian Army, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 28th May 1892
Russian cavalry, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerRussian cavalry, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 9th April 1892
The Snow Ballet, from la Voyage dans la Lune by Jacques Offenbach, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe Snow Ballet, from la Voyage dans la Lune by Jacques Offenbach, 1892. Based on From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne (1828-1905); performed at the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin
The Arrest of Ravachol, 1892. Artist: Francois Claudius KoeningsteinThe Arrest of Ravachol, 1892. Francois Claudius Koeningstein, known as Ravachol, (1859-1892), was a French anarchist best known for terrorism, and responsible for several bombings in Paris
Behanzin, King of Dahomey, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerBehanzin, King of Dahomey, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd April 1892
Rouget de Lisle singing the Marseillaise, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerRouget de Lisle singing the Marseillaise, 1892. Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836) singing the Marseillaise at the home of Dietrich, Mayor of Strasbourg, 26th April 1792
Anniversary of the Battle of Mars-la-Tour, 16 August 1870, (1892). Artist: Henri MeyerAnniversary of the Battle of Mars-la-Tour, 16 August 1870, (1892). The Battle of Mars-La-Tour was fought on 16 August 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War near the town of Mars-La-Tour in north-east
The float of harmony and peace, national fate, 22 September, France, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerThe float of harmony and peace, national fate, 22 September, France, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 24th September 1892
Return of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the New Khedive of Egypt, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerReturn of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the New Khedive of Egypt, 1892. Abbas II (1874-1944) succeeded his father Tewfik Pasha. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 27th February 1892
Garrotting of anarchists in Xeres, Spain, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerGarrotting of anarchists in Xeres, Spain, 1892. Manuel Fernandez Reina, Jose Fernandez Lamela, Manuel Silva Leal & Antonio Zarzuela Granja, considered anarchists were condemned to death
Train blocked by snow, France, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerTrain blocked by snow, France, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th March 1892
The Conscripts of 1892, (1892). Artist: Henri MeyerThe Conscripts of 1892, (1892). A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th March 1892
Russian infantry, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerRussian infantry, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 12th March 1892
Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerNewfoundland Fishermen, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1892
Cavalry charge, German riots in Leipzig, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerCavalry charge, German riots in Leipzig, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1892
A young brave man, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerA young brave man, Paris, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 26th March 1892
Scene seven, the rescue, from the play Maitre D Armes, Port of Saint-Martin, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerScene seven, the rescue, from the play Maitre D Armes, Port of Saint-Martin, 1892. A play by Jules Mary and Georges Grisier. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 29th October 1892