Metiers Collection

Riots in Paris (engraving)
1618204 Riots in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1849)

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

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

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

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)

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)

English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577568 English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop
FLO4577851 A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577664 Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades
FLO4577634 Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench, 19th century (engraving)
FLO4577862 A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Turner using a tour a pedale - A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle)

Weaver on his weaver - A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577845 Weaver on his weaver - A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Rope maker twisting rope yarns together while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook
FLO4577592 Rope maker twisting rope yarns together while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Tin-plate worker in apron beating tin on an anvil with a mallet surrounded by tin buckets, pots, urns and utensils
FLO4577582 Tin-plate worker in apron beating tin on an anvil with a mallet surrounded by tin buckets, pots, urns and utensils

A worker using mechanical power to press paper in a mill. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577680 A worker using mechanical power to press paper in a mill. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577638 Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Cafe-au-lait seller. From Arts, metiers et Cris de Paris, Paris, 1826
530679 Cafe-au-lait seller. From Arts, metiers et Cris de Paris, Paris, 1826; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Plebiscite in Paris, Artillery in the Courtyard of the Conservatory of Arts and Metiers (engraving)
2772217 The Plebiscite in Paris, Artillery in the Courtyard of the Conservatory of Arts and Metiers (engraving) by English School

Straightening of the walls at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving)
3624840 Straightening of the walls at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cour principale de l Ecole des arts et metiers de Chalons-sur-Marne (engraving)
3644574 Cour principale de l Ecole des arts et metiers de Chalons-sur-Marne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Bibliotheque du Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers is housed in the former refectory of the Abbaye St Martin des Champs, Paris Date: circa 1860

Frontispiece allegorical figures Encyclopedie
Frontispiece with allegorical figures, Encyclopedie, ou, Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, Cochin, Charles Nicolas, 1715-1790, Prevost, Benoit Louis, ca

Paris / Arts Metiers C1908
Paris: Square des Arts et Metiers Date: 1905

Paris, France - Square des Arts et Metiers. Date: 1861

l Art de Porcelain, 1771 (engraving)
XJF867971 l Art de Porcelain, 1771 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Music Library
The library at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers in Parisa associated with many composers including Reicha, Gounod, Alkan, Auber and Adam, Original Artwork: Felix Benoist

Paris Coalman, with barge on the Seine in background. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Butter seller with balance to weigh her butter. In background water carrier is filling buckets at conduit. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Goose seller. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Green bean seller. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Ironing room in a laundry. Washroom through door in the background. On the left is the stove for heating the flatirons. Woman second from right is holding a goffering iron for fluting

Glass cutter decorating table ware on a carborumdum wheel. He turns the wheel by working a treadle with his foot. From Alphabet des Arts et Metiers, (Paris, 1867) Engraving

Public weighbridge used to weigh cattle in a market. Animals are placed weighing platform and attendant in kiosk weighs them using a weighing machine based on the principle of the steelyard

Glazier and paper hanger working in a house. From Alphabet des Arts et Metiers (Paris, 1867)

Republican Outbreak - 2
A convention of the Montagnards - Republican extremists - at the Conservatoire des Arts & Metiers, Paris, leads to trouble with authorities

Republican Outbreak - 1
A convention of the Montagnards - Republican extremists - at the Conservatoire des Arts & Metiers, Paris, leads to trouble with authorities

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Metiers: From Riots to Artillery, Engravings to Libraries" A glimpse into history: An engraving captures the riots in Paris, showcasing the tumultuous past that shaped metiers. The Plebiscite in Paris: Witnessing a pivotal moment through an enchanting engraving at Arts et Metiers Conservatory. Unveiling artistry amidst chaos: Artillery takes center stage in the courtyard of Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving). Straightening walls and forging progress: Discover how walls were straightened at the iconic Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving). Journey through time and space: Step into Chalons-sur-Marne's Ecole des arts et metiers' main courtyard (engraving). Where knowledge thrives: La Bibliotheque du Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers finds its home in a former refectory, preserving history. A picturesque escape awaits: Immerse yourself in Square des Arts et Metiers, a serene corner of Paris captured beautifully. Celebrating scientific brilliance: Pay homage to Alessandro Volta, whose contributions revolutionized our understanding of electricity. Frontispiece allegorical figures Encyclopedie beckon us towards enlightenment as we delve deeper into various metier disciplines. Masterpieces crafted with finesse: Delight your senses with l'Art de Porcelain from 1771 showcased within these hallowed halls (engraving). Harmonies preserved for eternity: Explore the Music Library at Arts et Metiers, where melodies come alive through timeless compositions.