UIG5634385 French revolutionary illustration and words for \'La Marseillaise\' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for \'La Marseillaise\' 1795. Lyrics by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, 1792 with Music by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. """"La Marseillaise"""" is the national anthem of France. The song was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in Strasbourg after the declaration of war by France against Austria, and was originally titled """"Chant de guerre pour l\'Armee du Rhin"""" (""""War Song for the Rhine Army"""").).