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Heures Collection (#4)

"Heures" is a term that encompasses various aspects of time and culture

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Enzo Potolicchio/Ryan Dalziel/Thomas Kimber-Smith, Starworks Motorsport, No.44 HPD ARX 03b - Honda, LMP2 winners

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Thursday Luis Perez-Comapnc/Pierre Kaffer/Soheil Ayari, Pecom Racing, No.49 ORECA 03 - Nissan

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Pierre Thiriet/Mathias Beche / Christophe Tinseau, Thiret by TDS Racing, No.46 ORECA 03 - Nissan, makes a stop

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Thursday Lucas Ordonez, Greaves Motorsport, talks with team mate Martin Brundle

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Pierre Thiriet/Mathias Beche / Christophe Tinseau, Thiret by TDS Racing, No.46 ORECA 03 - Nissan

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Jacques Nicolet/Matthieu Lahaye/Olivier Pla, Oak Racing, No.24 Morgan - Judd

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Thursday Qualifying Jonny Cocker/James Walker/Roger Willis, JMW Motorsport, No.66 Ferrari 458 Italia

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Wednesday Free Practice Photo: Jeff Bloxham/LAT Photographic. ref: Digital Image IMG_3203

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Allan McNish/Rinaldo Capello/Tom Kristensen, Audi Sport Team Joest, No.2 Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Hybrid

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Friday Parade Actor ROwan Atkinson, driving the No.84 Jota Aston Martin in the Aston Le Mans Festival Support Race

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Enzo Potolicchio/Ryan Dalziel/Thomas Kimber-Smith, Starworks Motorsport, No.44 HPD ARX 03b - Honda

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Marc Gene/Romain Dumas/Loic Duval, Audi Sport Team Joest, No.3 Audi R18 Ultra

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Le Mans 24 Hours 2012 Circuit de la Sarthe, France, 13th - 17th June Thursday Qualifying Olivier Pla, Oak Racing, No.24 Morgan - Judd

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Romain Dumas, Audi Sport Team Joest, No.3 Audi R18 Ultra

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Frederic Makowiecki/Jaime Melo/Dominik Farnbacher, Luxury Racing, No.59 Ferrari 458 Italia

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Wednesday Free Practice Photo: Jeff Bloxham/LAT Photographic. ref: Digital Image DSC_9820

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Matra 40 Celebration Josh Hill drives a Matra 670 B in the Matra celebrations marking 40 years since the first of the marques 3

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Thursday Alex Brundle/Martin Brundle/Lucas Ordonez, Greaves Motorsport, No.42 Zytek Z11SN - Nissan

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Alex Brundle/Martin Brundle/Lucas Ordonez, Greaves Motorsport, No.42 Zytek Z11SN - Nissan. Photo: Daniel Kalisz/LAT Photographic

Background imageHeures Collection: 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours

2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Circuit de La Sarthe, Le Mans, France. 13th - 17th June 2012. Race Franck Montagny/Bertrand Baguette/Dominik Kraihamer, Oak Racing, No.15 Oak Pescarolo - Judd. Photo: Daniel Kalisz/LAT Photographic

Background imageHeures Collection: Quatre Heures

Quatre Heures Ridden By D.J. Casey Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 14 March 2006 Date: 14 March 2006

Background imageHeures Collection: Les derniers moments de l Empereur Guillaume le 9 mars a 8 heures du matin (engraving)

Les derniers moments de l Empereur Guillaume le 9 mars a 8 heures du matin (engraving)
3623920 Les derniers moments de l Empereur Guillaume le 9 mars a 8 heures du matin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeures Collection: Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, Surrounded by her Patron Saints (chromolitho)

Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, Surrounded by her Patron Saints (chromolitho)
668499 Anne of Brittany, Queen of France, Surrounded by her Patron Saints (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne of Brittany, Queen of France)

Background imageHeures Collection: Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature) (engraving)

Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature) (engraving)
5228279 Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature)

Background imageHeures Collection: Ms 300 f. 6r Burial of David, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

Ms 300 f. 6r Burial of David, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
FIT276975 Ms 300 f.6r Burial of David, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1260 (gold leaf & tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageHeures Collection: Ms. Lat 1173 Haymaking and Woodcutting, from the Hours of Charles d Angouleme, c

Ms. Lat 1173 Haymaking and Woodcutting, from the Hours of Charles d Angouleme, c
EDI190545 Ms. Lat 1173 Haymaking and Woodcutting, from the Hours of Charles d Angouleme, c.1480 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1475-1523); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Background imageHeures Collection: The Times of the Day; Les heures du jour (a set of four), 1899 (colour lithograph)

The Times of the Day; Les heures du jour (a set of four), 1899 (colour lithograph)
1770134 The Times of the Day; Les heures du jour (a set of four), 1899 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 110x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeures Collection: The hours of the day and night (chromolitho)

The hours of the day and night (chromolitho)
964302 The hours of the day and night (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hours of the day and night (Les heures du jour et de la nuit); France

Background imageHeures Collection: La grande salle de l hotel des Postes aux heures de depart (engraving)

La grande salle de l hotel des Postes aux heures de depart (engraving)
3645607 La grande salle de l hotel des Postes aux heures de depart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeures Collection: Bethlehem and the Shepherds (chromolitho)

Bethlehem and the Shepherds (chromolitho)
668495 Bethlehem and the Shepherds (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethlehem and the Shepherds)

Background imageHeures Collection: Ms 300 f. 5v Coronation of Solomon, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France

Ms 300 f. 5v Coronation of Solomon, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France
FIT276974 Ms 300 f.5v Coronation of Solomon, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1260 (gold leaf on tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageHeures Collection: BERRY / AUGUST

BERRY / AUGUST
AUGUST While peasants bring in the harvest and bathe in the river near the chateau dEtampes, a noble party ride out with their falcons Date: 1409 - 1487

Background imageHeures Collection: BERRY / APRIL

BERRY / APRIL
APRIL Courtly life in the grounds of the chateau de Dourdan - lovers exchange rings, girls pick spring flowers Date: 1409 - 1487

Background imageHeures Collection: BERRY / MAY

BERRY / MAY
MAY Celebrating May Day near the town of Riom, in the Auvergne - a procession of noble folk, accompanied by musicians, ride out in the woods Date: 1409 - 1487

Background imageHeures Collection: Facsimile Of The Last Judgement From Heures A Lusaige De Rome With Device Of Philippe Pigouchet

Facsimile Of The Last Judgement From Heures A Lusaige De Rome With Device Of Philippe Pigouchet Printed Paris 1498 From A Catalogue Of A Collection Of Engravings Etchings And Woodcuts By Richard

Background imageHeures Collection: Beaulx abc belles heures. Book peddler. Belongs

Beaulx abc belles heures. Book peddler. Belongs to the genre le Cris de Paris that illustrates street vendors of Paris. Until the invention of printing

Background imageHeures Collection: Folio 71v of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry depicts Gregory leading a procession

Folio 71v of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry depicts Gregory leading a procession around the city to plead for respite from the plague. One of the monks has fallen to the illness

Background imageHeures Collection: The Flight to Egypt illumination from Book of Hours

The Flight to Egypt illumination from Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

Background imageHeures Collection: The Angel appears to the Shepherds Book of Hours

The Angel appears to the Shepherds Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

Background imageHeures Collection: The Annunciation illustration: Parisian Book of Hours

The Annunciation illustration: Parisian Book of Hours
Early Book of Hours printed in Paris for Germain Hardouyn: Heures, a l usage de Paris tout au long sans rien requerir, with printed text and images and ornaments illuminated by hand

Background imageHeures Collection: Farm work during the winter. Miniature of Les Tres Riches H

Farm work during the winter. Miniature of Les Tres Riches H
Peasant life during the Middle Ages. Farm work during the winter. Miniature of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry 15th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Background imageHeures Collection: Abbot Oliba manuscript

Abbot Oliba manuscript
The Abbot Oliba donated to Bernat Seniofre the allods of Suria and Heures in benefit of the canonical of St. Peter. 11th century manuscript. Vic Cathedral Archive. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageHeures Collection: Honora Daumier, Trois heures du matin

Honora Daumier, Trois heures du matin
Honora© Daumier, Trois heures du matin... French, 1808-1879, 1847, lithograph on newsprint

Background imageHeures Collection: Ms 134 June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours (vellum)

Ms 134 June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours (vellum)
XIR213930 Ms 134 June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageHeures Collection: Frontispiece of the Hours of Louis XIV depicting Louis XIV (1638-1715)

Frontispiece of the Hours of Louis XIV depicting Louis XIV (1638-1715)
XIR167571 Frontispiece of the Hours of Louis XIV depicting Louis XIV (1638-1715) at Prayer by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageHeures Collection: Philippe Pigouchet (French, active 1488a'1515). St. Michel [?] (Encadrement a la chose)

Philippe Pigouchet (French, active 1488a'1515). St. Michel [?] (Encadrement a la chose), ca. 1498. From Book of Hours of Roman Use (Heures a l usage de Rome). Metal cut on vellum

Background imageHeures Collection: Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879), 2 heures, 1839, crayon lithograph in black

Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879), 2 heures, 1839, crayon lithograph in black on wove paper

Background imageHeures Collection: L Homme Phlebotomique. Woodcut from Godards Heures, Paris, France, 1518

L Homme Phlebotomique. Woodcut from Godards Heures, Paris, France, 1518
BLOODLETTING, 1518. L Homme Phlebotomique. Woodcut from Godards Heures, Paris, France, 1518




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"Heures" is a term that encompasses various aspects of time and culture. From the exquisite illuminations in Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, depicting scenes from September to January, to the Labours of the months showcased in Tres Riches Heures 1413-1416, this art form on parchment captures the essence of medieval life. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves at Le Mans, France for the thrilling 24-hour race competing for prestigious cups like Rudge-Whitworth. The adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of events like the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours brings together speed enthusiasts from around the world. However, not all "heures" are about racing or ancient manuscripts. In John, Duke of Berry's household during New Year celebrations, there was an enchanting tradition of exchanging gifts that fostered joy and camaraderie among loved ones. As we delve deeper into history and artistry, Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry reveals captivating illustrations capturing moments from February to July. Each page tells a story with its vibrant colors and intricate details. But "heures" can also be found beyond books and paintings. In Paris Plaisirs number 46 from April 1926 lies an illustration showcasing another facet of French culture - perhaps a glimpse into everyday life during those times. Lastly, let us not forget Beaulx abc belles heures - a book peddler's treasure that belongs to these "heures. " It represents knowledge passed down through generations as individuals sought enlightenment through literature.