Bastille Day Collection (#4)

The First Distribution of Crosses of the Legion of Honour, 1804 (1904). Reproduction of a painting by Baptiste Debret showing the ceremony in the Church of Les Invalides on 14th July 1804

Barracks of the recruits, French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Artist: J Geiser
Barracks of the recruits, French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Sidi Bel Abbes was the headquarters of the 1st Regiment of the Legion. French postcard

Arc de Triomphe facade, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Artist: Boumendil
Arc de Triomphe facade, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. A mock Arc de Triomphe and bunting strung across the street to commemorate Bastille Day

French Foreign Legion review, Paris, 14 July 1939. Soldiers of the Legion parading on Bastille Day on the 150th anniversary of the French Revolution. French postcard

Eiffel tower in Frances National Day 2014
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 509094923

The 14th July 1895
BAL50959 The 14th July 1895 by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

Musical section of the Algerian infantrymen parading at the review of the 14th July
XIR414873 Musical section of the Algerian infantrymen parading at the review of the 14th July, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Ball on the 14th July (oil on canvas)
XIR39428 Ball on the 14th July (oil on canvas) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 190x268 cm; Bibliotheque du Trocadero, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

The 14th July 1880, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR39426 The 14th July 1880, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919); 645x980 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Marines on parade at the review of the 14th July, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346373 Marines on parade at the review of the 14th July, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 24th July 1910 (colour litho) by French School

2906786; out of copyright

A joust on the water at the Champs de Mars, Paris (litho)
KW239143 A joust on the water at the Champs de Mars, Paris (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: part of the celebration of the federation; ); Ken Welsh; French

Quatorze Juillet, 1881 (colour litho)
XIR211724 Quatorze Juillet, 1881 (colour litho) by Bligny, Albert (1849-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; Filipino, out of copyright

Study for Le 14 Juillet 1880, 1880-84 (oil on canvas)
XIR210395 Study for Le 14 Juillet 1880, 1880-84 (oil on canvas) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919); 175x370 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Fete de la Federation, 14th July 1790 (oil on canvas)
XIR201576 Fete de la Federation, 14th July 1790 (oil on canvas) by Dubois, (fl.1812); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Bastille Ball (colour litho)
XIR167335 The Bastille Ball (colour litho) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

March-Past in the Place de la Republique, 14th July 1880 (litho)
XIR162976 March-Past in the Place de la Republique, 14th July 1880 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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Raspberry tart
Fresh French raspberry tarts for Bastille Day

July 14 fireworks at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Fireworks, Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Parisians taking up arms at the Place des Invalides on the morning of 14 July 1789, prior to storming the Bastille

CAPTURE OF BASTILLE, 1789. The capture of the Bastille, 14 July 1789. Contemporary French engraving

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. The storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. The Storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789. Etching, French, 1817

WORLD WAR I: VETERANS. Wounded French World War I veterans in a Bastille Day parade, 14 July 1919. Gouache by Jean Galtier-Boissiere

WORLD WAR I: VICTORY PARADE. French and American troops marching near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, on Bastille Day, 14 July 1919. Drawing by Charles Fouqueray

Veterans remember fallen comrades, Bastille Day, 14th July, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence, France, Europe

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"Bastille Day: A Historic Celebration of Freedom and Unity" On June 30, 1878, the streets of Paris came alive with a vibrant celebration captured in Monet's masterpiece "Celebration. " The Rue Montorgueil overflowed with joyous revelers, marking a significant moment in French history. This painting serves as a reminder of the resilience and spirit that define Bastille Day. The origins of this commemoration trace back to the infamous Bastille Attack during the French Revolution. On July 14th, 1789, brave revolutionaries stormed the Bastille prison, igniting a spark that would forever change France. This audacious act symbolized liberation from oppression and became an enduring symbol of freedom. Fast forward to c1801 when Parisians gathered on Avenue des Champs Elysees for grand festivities honoring Bastille Day. As depicted in an etching from that time, spectators marveled at balloon ascensions while relishing in the jubilant atmosphere. Bullet impacts on heavy trucks remind us of past struggles but also highlight how far we have come since then. Fireworks illuminating the sky near Old Port signify not only the end of traditional celebrations but also serve as a metaphorical representation of triumph over adversity, and is through these dazzling displays that unity is forged among people from all walks of life. Bastille Day transcends borders too; British soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Germans during World War I on this very day – July 14th – at Bazentin, France. Their courage exemplifies how this date continues to inspire bravery and determination even amidst conflict. Artistic depictions such as "July Fourteenth" by Rue Daunou (1910) or "Le bon republicain" illustrate how artists immortalize moments filled with patriotic fervor and national pride during these celebrations throughout history. Leon Gambetta's relentless fight for an enduring republic culminated in the magnificent Bastille Day celebration of 1880.