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Bismarck Collection (#8)

"Bismarck: A Legendary Name in Naval History" The name "Bismarck" resonates with power, strategy, and historical significance

Background imageBismarck Collection: Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1871

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1871. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageBismarck Collection: Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898). Private Collection

Background imageBismarck Collection: The public and private history of Count Bismarck, 1883. Artist: Choubrac, Leon (1847-1885)

The public and private history of Count Bismarck, 1883. Artist: Choubrac, Leon (1847-1885)
The public and private history of Count Bismarck, 1883. From a private collection

Background imageBismarck Collection: Portrait of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)

Portrait of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageBismarck Collection: Furst Bismarck 1815-1898 als Gutsherr. - Gemalde von Marz, 1934

Furst Bismarck 1815-1898 als Gutsherr. - Gemalde von Marz, 1934
Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. der eiserne Kanzler, Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), known as Otto von Bismarck

Background imageBismarck Collection: Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. der eiserne Kanzler Gemalde von P. Krom, 1934

Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. der eiserne Kanzler Gemalde von P. Krom, 1934
Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. der eiserne Kanzler, Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), known as Otto von Bismarck

Background imageBismarck Collection: Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. - Gemalde von Lenbach, 1934

Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. - Gemalde von Lenbach, 1934
Furst Bismarck 1815-1898. der eiserne Kanzler, Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), known as Otto von Bismarck

Background imageBismarck Collection: 3 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907

3 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907. Prince Bismark as Chancellor of the newly united German Empire, July 3, 1871

Background imageBismarck Collection: 4 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907

4 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907. Bismark in his seventieth year, April 12, 1885. Otto Edward Leopold

Background imageBismarck Collection: 2 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907

2 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907. Otto Van Bismarck as Envoy at the German Diet in 1858. Otto Edward Leopold

Background imageBismarck Collection: 1 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907

1 - Otto Van Bismarck At Four Stages Of His Career, 1907. Otto Van Bismarck as Inspector of Dykes and Conservative Deputy in 1850

Background imageBismarck Collection: The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). Artist: Michael Suckling

The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). Artist: Michael Suckling
The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). A reconnaissance photograph taken by Spitfire pilot Flying Officer Michael Suckling showing the German battleship Bismarck moored in Grimstadfjord

Background imageBismarck Collection: Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) meeting with Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Berlin, 1878

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) meeting with Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Berlin, 1878

Background imageBismarck Collection: Prince Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1875

Prince Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), 1875. Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, Count of Bismarck-Schonhausen, was a Prussian and German statesman of the 19th century

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismark, 19th century German statesman, (1900). Artist: Loescher and Petsch

Otto von Bismark, 19th century German statesman, (1900). Artist: Loescher and Petsch
Otto von Bismark, 19th century German statesman, (1900). Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900)

Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). Artist: Georg Bleibtreu
Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). General Faure, General de Wimpffen, Moltke and Bismarck

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, German statesman, (1900)

Otto von Bismarck, Duke of Lauenburg, German statesman, (1900). Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: Destruction of Count Bismarcks Cuirassiers by the Mitrailleuse, c1870, (1875)

Destruction of Count Bismarcks Cuirassiers by the Mitrailleuse, c1870, (1875). The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) was declared by France on Prussia

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismark, German statesman, 1877. Artist: A von Werner

Otto von Bismark, German statesman, 1877. Artist: A von Werner
Otto von Bismark, German statesman, 1877. Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 19th century

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 19th century. Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: The death of Bismarck, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle

The death of Bismarck, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
The death of Bismarck, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th August 1898

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck German statesman, when Conservative Deputy and Inspector of Dykes, 1867

Otto von Bismarck German statesman, when Conservative Deputy and Inspector of Dykes, 1867. Artist: Andre Gill
Otto von Bismarck German statesman, when Conservative Deputy and Inspector of Dykes, 1867. Cartoon published in La Lune (Paris, 1867) showing Bismarck (1815-1904 as a cat with a mousetrap)

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 1885

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 1885. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 1871

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, 1871. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, c1880

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman, c1880. Otto Edward Leopold, Count von Bismarck (1815-1898) was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany

Background imageBismarck Collection: The Mysteries of the Commune, 1871

The Mysteries of the Commune, 1871. Satirical cartoon depicting Bismarck and Wilhelm I of Germany at the time of the Paris Commune (1871). From a private collection

Background imageBismarck Collection: Peace - and No Pieces!, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel

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

Background imageBismarck Collection: Rival Arbiters, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel

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

Background imageBismarck Collection: The Knight and his Companion, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Knight and his Companion, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Knight and his Companion, 1887. The Knight in this cartoon is Prince Bismarck of Germany. A General Election had been held in Germany in mid-February 1887

Background imageBismarck Collection: Velvet and Iron!, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain

Velvet and Iron!, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
Velvet and Iron!, 1887. Germanys Prince Bismarck here sidles up to France and pays lavish compliments. After Frances disastrous war against Germany in the previous decade

Background imageBismarck Collection: High Jinks!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain

High Jinks!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
High Jinks!, 1886. The Russian Bear can be seen dancing on Bulgarian soil, watched by Prince Bismarck of Germany and Britains representative of law and order, Policeman A1 John Bull

Background imageBismarck Collection: The Irrepressible Tourist, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Irrepressible Tourist, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
This is a cartoon of Germanys Prince Bismarck. He is surrounded by maps of all different places. Bismarcks Colonial Policy had caused concern with Germany acquiring possessions in the Cameroons

Background imageBismarck Collection: The Three Emperors, 1884. Artist: Joseph Swain

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

Background imageBismarck Collection: O, Lovely Peace, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain

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

Background imageBismarck Collection: Between Two Fires, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain

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

Background imageBismarck Collection: Tatler cover - Princess Otto von Bismarck & baby, Yevonde

Tatler cover - Princess Otto von Bismarck & baby, Yevonde
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a portrait of Princess Otto von Bismarck, wife of Prince Otto von Bismarck, grandson of the German Chancellor (who died in 1898)

Background imageBismarck Collection: Hamburg, Germany - Bismarck Monument

Hamburg, Germany - Bismarck Monument
Hamburg, Germany - Otto von Bismarck Monument, unveiled in 1906. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBismarck Collection: Session of the International Labor Conference. Berlin, Germa

Session of the International Labor Conference. Berlin, Germa
Session of the International Labor Conference at the Palace of Chancellor Bismarck. Berlin, Germany. Engraving, 1890. Colored

Background imageBismarck Collection: Steamboat Furst Bismarck. Engraving. 19th century

Steamboat Furst Bismarck. Engraving. 19th century
Steamboat Furst Bismarck. Colored engraving. 19th century

Background imageBismarck Collection: William II (1859-1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (

William II (1859-1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (1888-1918). William II sets out its ideas on the labor question in the Palace of Prince Bismarck. Berlin. Colored engraving, 1890

Background imageBismarck Collection: Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck on having stayed away

Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck on having stayed away
Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck, way of the station, on having stayed away from the capital to go to his Friedrichsruhes residence. 19th century. Berlin. Germany. Colored engraving

Background imageBismarck Collection: BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold (1815-1898)

BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold (1815-1898)
BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold, Prince of (Schonhauser, 1815-Friedrichsruhe, 1898). German statesman. Proclamed Chancellor of the Empire in 1871. In 1890 William II forced him to resign

Background imageBismarck Collection: Bismarck 1890

Bismarck 1890
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in 1890. Date: 1815-1898

Background imageBismarck Collection: Bismarck at Age 19

Bismarck at Age 19
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in his 19th year. Date: 1815-1898

Background imageBismarck Collection: Bismarck 1863

Bismarck 1863
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in 1863, when he is the Prussian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Date: 1815-1898

Background imageBismarck Collection: Bismarck 1847

Bismarck 1847
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD, graf von BISMARCK, in 1847, at the outset of his career. Date: 1815-1898

Background imageBismarck Collection: Bismarck at Age 13

Bismarck at Age 13
OTTO von BISMARCK future German statesman, at age 13 Date: 1815 - 1898

Background imageBismarck Collection: Bismarck Reading 1892

Bismarck Reading 1892
OTTO von BISMARCK reading after dinner Date: 1815 - 1898



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"Bismarck: A Legendary Name in Naval History" The name "Bismarck" resonates with power, strategy, and historical significance. From the Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood to the formidable Bismarck battleship of World War II, this name has left an indelible mark on naval warfare. In 1941, the sinking of the Bismarck by British forces marked a turning point in the war. The relentless pursuit led by HMS Suffolk ultimately sealed its fate, ending its reign as one of Germany's most feared warships. But beyond its military prowess, there are intriguing tales surrounding this iconic name. Did you know that Bismarck was once depicted as a blacksmith? This portrayal symbolized his ability to forge alliances and shape history through diplomacy and cunning tactics. Speaking of diplomacy, Bismarck's influence extended far beyond naval battles. His negotiations with Napoleon III solidified his reputation as a master statesman who skillfully maneuvered between Berlin and Rome. One famous depiction capturing Bismarck's political career is "Dropping the Pilot, " painted by John Tenniel in 1890. This artwork captures the moment when Emperor Wilhelm II dismissed him from office after years of service dedicated to German unification. Even today, artists continue to pay homage to these historic events. In 2016, an oil painting titled "HMS Hood (2)" immortalized this legendary battlecruiser on canvas—a testament to its enduring legacy. The Berlin Conference further exemplifies how Bismarck shaped world affairs during his time. As he orchestrated discussions among European powers regarding Africa's colonization in 1884-1885, he left an indelible mark on global politics that still reverberates today.