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"Metier: Celebrating the Artisans of the Industrial Revolution" Step back in time to the Industrial Revolution, where craftsmanship and hard work thrived

Background imageMetier Collection: Travelling saleswoman with her egg basket. Wood engraving, published in The Cris of London

Travelling saleswoman with her egg basket. Wood engraving, published in The Cris of London
FLO4666918 Travelling saleswoman with her egg basket. Wood engraving, published in The Cris of London: with six charming children and nearly 40 illustrations, by Andrew Tuer, Field and Tuer

Background imageMetier Collection: Corset designer - Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century, in chocolate brown bodice, pink petticoat

Corset designer - Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century, in chocolate brown bodice, pink petticoat
FLO4658483 Corset designer - Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century, in chocolate brown bodice, pink petticoat, green gloves - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Background imageMetier Collection: Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century

Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white bodice and bonnet
FLO4658449 Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white bodice and bonnet, over blue petticoat

Background imageMetier Collection: Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress

Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by
FLO4658365 Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from "

Background imageMetier Collection: Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano, 1890

Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano, 1890
LUX4813644 Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano, 1890; (add.info.: Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper, smoking hives with a smoker, 1910
LUX4801519 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper, smoking hives with a smoker, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister operating aid in an

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister operating aid in an operating room, 1920
LUX4803574 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister operating aid in an operating room, 1920; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06), Nice

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06), Nice: Fishermen fish on the beach with the casino in
LUX4807776 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06), Nice: Fishermen fish on the beach with the casino in the background, 1900; (add.info.: France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes (sable d'olonnes)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes (sable d'olonnes)
LUX4807592 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes (sable d'olonnes): Two fishing boats arrive at the dock with women sewing the net, 1900; (add.info.: France)

Background imageMetier Collection: Woman gardener from Holland, after Koning, 1804. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Woman gardener from Holland, after Koning, 1804. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686578 Woman gardener from Holland, after Koning, 1804. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Background imageMetier Collection: Milkmaid of Bagnolet, reign of Louis XIV, 1680. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Milkmaid of Bagnolet, reign of Louis XIV, 1680. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart
FLO4686041 Milkmaid of Bagnolet, reign of Louis XIV, 1680. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart (1642-1711)

Background imageMetier Collection: Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape

Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape
FLO4688689 Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Background imageMetier Collection: Menton, Alpes-Maritimes (06), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Menton, Alpes-Maritimes (06), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Photograph of an engraving representing a dairy
LUX4734150 Menton, Alpes-Maritimes (06), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Photograph of an engraving representing a dairy by Menton, 1862; (add.info.: Menton, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Portrait of a Second Empire comedian named Delage, 1865

France, Portrait of a Second Empire comedian named Delage, 1865
LUX4730879 France, Portrait of a Second Empire comedian named Delage, 1865; (add.info.: France, Portrait of a Second Empire comedian named Delage, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Three gardeners with their pipe and a bottle of wine pose with a potted plant, 1866

France, Three gardeners with their pipe and a bottle of wine pose with a potted plant, 1866
LUX4730175 France, Three gardeners with their pipe and a bottle of wine pose with a potted plant, 1866; (add.info.: France)

Background imageMetier Collection: Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France, A craftsman fills a chair with straw in a flower pot

Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France, A craftsman fills a chair with straw in a flower pot, 1865
LUX4732919 Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France, A craftsman fills a chair with straw in a flower pot, 1865; (add.info.: Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Newspaper merchant and post office

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Newspaper merchant and post office, 1910 - stationery article of office magazine
LUX4725360 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Newspaper merchant and post office, 1910 - stationery article of office magazine illustrates madam and gentleman, auxiliary post, auxiliary post

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Bordeaux: Studio portrait of a judge, 1885

France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Bordeaux: Studio portrait of a judge, 1885
LUX4719299 France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Bordeaux: Studio portrait of a judge, 1885; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Bordeaux: Studio portrait of a judge

Background imageMetier Collection: France: Maintenance team on the bridge of a barge, 1910

France: Maintenance team on the bridge of a barge, 1910
LUX4724366 France: Maintenance team on the bridge of a barge, 1910; (add.info.: France: Maintenance team on the bridge of a barge, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A young boss and his workers pose at the door of a workshop

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A young boss and his workers pose at the door of a workshop with their tools, 1910
LUX4727542 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A young boss and his workers pose at the door of a workshop with their tools, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageMetier Collection: France: A gardener and his clerks pose with their tools, 1910 - Alfred Toulmay

France: A gardener and his clerks pose with their tools, 1910 - Alfred Toulmay
LUX4724557 France: A gardener and his clerks pose with their tools, 1910 - Alfred Toulmay; (add.info.: France: A gardener and his clerks pose with their tools)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Centre, Indre (36): Grocerie-haberdashery in a village of the Indre

France, Centre, Indre (36): Grocerie-haberdashery in a village of the Indre, 1910 - advertisements: chocolate Meunier
LUX4727277 France, Centre, Indre (36): Grocerie-haberdashery in a village of the Indre, 1910 - advertisements: chocolate Meunier, Chinese thread; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Car garage and staff rue des Saint Pairs, 1905 - Panhard

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Car garage and staff rue des Saint Pairs, 1905 - Panhard, Dietrich, Mors, Peugeot
LUX4726277 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Car garage and staff rue des Saint Pairs, 1905 - Panhard, Dietrich, Mors, Peugeot, Rochet, Renault, Paillard, Unique, De Dion; (add.info.: France)

Background imageMetier Collection: Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier

Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier
FLO4577650 Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Background imageMetier Collection: Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a

Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard
FLO4577674 Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard

Background imageMetier Collection: Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short

Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres
FLO4577627 Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Background imageMetier Collection: A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire

A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577577 A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageMetier Collection: Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace

Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577835 Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageMetier Collection: Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a

Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire - Soap
FLO4577819 Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire - Soap boiler making soap in a factory

Background imageMetier Collection: Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine

Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577808 Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageMetier Collection: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Louis Pradel city hall district, Place des Terreaux

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Louis Pradel city hall district, Place des Terreaux, rue du plasatre
LUX4792209 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Louis Pradel city hall district, Place des Terreaux, rue du plasatre, old church Saint Pierre, bell tower and bell ringer, 1904; (add.info.: France)

Background imageMetier Collection: Illustration for 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire', 1866 (engraving)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205690 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter Z: Zinger on the roof. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898

Letter Z: Zinger on the roof. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202541 Letter Z: Zinger on the roof. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter H: workshop of a watchmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898

Letter H: workshop of a watchmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202469 Letter H: workshop of a watchmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter B: workshop of a jeweler (jewelry). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898

Letter B: workshop of a jeweler (jewelry). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202446 Letter B: workshop of a jeweler (jewelry). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Background imageMetier Collection: A cantonnier, worker of the Java Town Hall, Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indosia)

A cantonnier, worker of the Java Town Hall, Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indosia)
JAB4121497 A cantonnier, worker of the Java Town Hall, Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indosia).; (add.info.: A cantonnier, worker of the Java Town Hall, Batavia (present-day Jakarta)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter D: Drawers - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter D: Drawers - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216525 Letter D: Drawers - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageMetier Collection: Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print)

Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print)
DUV4209795 Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Constable, Frog; H:); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageMetier Collection: Illustration for 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire', 1866 (engraving)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205657 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter N Feeder of cows in a stable)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving)

Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205651 Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter L Lithographer. Engraving in 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire'

Letter L Lithographer. Engraving in "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1886 (engraving)
DUV4205650 Letter L Lithographer. Engraving in "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mainz, Joseph Scholz)

Background imageMetier Collection: Illustration for 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire', 1866 (engraving)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205608 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter D workshop from Doreur)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898

Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202536 Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H

Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202474 Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Background imageMetier Collection: Marche au poisson, Saint Yves - Detail (1888, watercolour on paper). Mora, private collection

Marche au poisson, Saint Yves - Detail (1888, watercolour on paper). Mora, private collection. Anders Zorn (1860-1920)
SYC4195602 Marche au poisson, Saint Yves - Detail (1888, watercolour on paper). Mora, private collection. Anders Zorn (1860-1920); (add.info.: Marche au poisson, Saint Yves - Detail (1888)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216524 Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216508 Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageMetier Collection: Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216507 Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)



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"Metier: Celebrating the Artisans of the Industrial Revolution" Step back in time to the Industrial Revolution, where craftsmanship and hard work thrived. Witness "La grande forge de Fourchambault, " a symbol of industrial prowess that shaped an era. Immerse yourself in the 19th-century sun as you gaze upon Ernest Hebert's captivating painting, capturing the essence of young lavandiere laboring tirelessly by the riverside. Join us on a pilgrimage to London, where Barclay Perkins Brewery workers take a well-deserved break from their arduous tasks. Their camaraderie speaks volumes about their dedication to their craft. Marvel at the exquisite artistry of "The glassmaker, " an embodiment of Arts Deco elegance from 1900. Every delicate creation tells a story woven with skillful hands and creative vision. Discover the power behind every click as you delve into "The photographer. " This chromolithograph from 1900 immortalizes those who capture fleeting moments through lenses, freezing time for eternity. Witness strength and precision embodied by "The Mason. " With each brick laid meticulously, they build foundations that withstand both time and adversity. Celebrate artisans as true doers with "Artisan: The Doer. " Chromolithography brings forth vibrant colors that mirror their passion for creating beauty out of raw materials. Experience nostalgia through lithograph printing with "The Lithograph Printer. " Each stroke reveals intricate details etched onto paper, preserving stories worth telling for generations to come. Descend into darkness alongside "The Miner" in this striking chromolithographic piece from 1900. Their perseverance illuminates even in challenging conditions deep underground. Unleash your imagination with "The Potter, " whose hands mold clay into vessels that hold dreams and aspirations within them. Feel connected to ancient traditions passed down through centuries. Indulge your senses as you witness culinary mastery depicted in vivid detail by "The Cook.