Travaux Collection

Modes et Travaux front cover. Art deco
A woman in grey evening wear poses in front of her mirror. Artist: Wecla Date: 1934

Modes et Travaux front cover. Art deco
A woman in pale green casually poses by a standard lamp. Artist: Wecla Date: 1936

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, after Gustave Moreau, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR226576 Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, after Gustave Moreau, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Berchere, Narcisse (1819-91); 55x45 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

The Sala delle Fatiche d'Ercole (Hall of the Labours of Hercules) designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger
BEN107149 The Sala delle Fatiche d'Ercole (Hall of the Labours of Hercules) designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger (1483-1546) Michelangelo (1475-1564) Giacomo Vignola (1507-1573)

France-Montmartre-Renovation
Construction workers renovate the Montmartre Funicular in Paris on Mars 1934. (Photo by - / FRANCE PRESSE VOIR / AFP)

France-Transport-Illustration
Workers lay tar on the street of Paris in 1926. (Photo by - / FRANCE PRESSE VOIR / AFP)

Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic)
473377 Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic) by Greek School; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Merchant with her account book, 19th century (Engraving)
7211563 Merchant with her account book, 19th century (Engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); (add.info.: Nineteenth-century trader at her counter with her account book - Engraving by Eugene)

Hercules killing the dragon of the Hesperides, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82526 Hercules killing the dragon of the Hesperides, 1572 (oil on slate) by Sciorina, Lorenzo dello (c.1535-98); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Exposition Universelle, Les travaux de la tour Eiffel, Les ouvriers a cinquante metres au-dessus du sol (engraving)
3623904 Exposition Universelle, Les travaux de la tour Eiffel, Les ouvriers a cinquante metres au-dessus du sol (engraving) by French School

Travaux dans les Chambres (coloured photo)
3623657 Travaux dans les Chambres (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travaux dans les Chambres)

PD. 10-1922 Allegory of the Labours of Hercules (pen & ink and wash)
FIT82781 PD.10-1922 Allegory of the Labours of Hercules (pen & ink and wash) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 22.3x36.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Herakles struggling with the Nemean lion, detail from an Attic black-figure amphora
AMQ103365 Herakles struggling with the Nemean lion, detail from an Attic black-figure amphora (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Hercules and Cerberus (fresco)
ALI161760 Hercules and Cerberus (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Palazzo Poggi, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: three headed dog who guarded Hades; ); Alinari

Herakles with the Cretan Bull, Ostia (mosaic)
CZA228747 Herakles with the Cretan Bull, Ostia (mosaic) by Roman; 51.5x51.5 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; out of copyright

Hercules Fighting the Cretan Bull, one of a series of twelve metopes depicting
PWI94613 Hercules Fighting the Cretan Bull, one of a series of twelve metopes depicting the Labours of Hercules from the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Early Classical Period

Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers (marble) (detail of 284896)
ALI284897 Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers (marble) (detail of 284896) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Vue de l atelier des travaux au moment de la verification des pierres dans les chantiers de l ile de Brehat (engraving)
3644359 Vue de l atelier des travaux au moment de la verification des pierres dans les chantiers de l ile de Brehat (engraving) by French School

Les travaux du pont de Brooklyn a New-York (engraving)
3655469 Les travaux du pont de Brooklyn a New-York (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les travaux du pont de Brooklyn a New-York)

Hercules Fighting the Lernaean Hydra (stone)
XOU199149 Hercules Fighting the Lernaean Hydra (stone) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Hercules Terrassing the Hydra of Lerne; ); French, out of copyright

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, Audenarde Workshop (wool & silk tapestry)
XIR227239 Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, Audenarde Workshop (wool & silk tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen

Le general Sebastiani dirigeant les travaux de defense de Constantinople (engraving)
5233047 Le general Sebastiani dirigeant les travaux de defense de Constantinople (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules and the Hydra, 1490s (bronze)
BAT209844 Hercules and the Hydra, 1490s (bronze) by Bonacolsi, Pier Jacopo Alari (1460-1528); 32.7 cm dia cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Sala dei Cavalli with trompe l oeil portraits of two horses
BEN78492 Sala dei Cavalli with trompe l oeil portraits of two horses, the god Jupiter and imitation bronze panels of the Labours of Hercules all set in an architectural framework, south wall

Hercules and the Centaur Eurytion (bronze)
AII79905 Hercules and the Centaur Eurytion (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

Archaic Ionian Hydria depicting Heracles Bringing Cerberus to Eurystheus, from Cerveteri
BAL33673 Archaic Ionian Hydria depicting Heracles Bringing Cerberus to Eurystheus, from Cerveteri, c.530 BC (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Hercules and the Arcadian Stag (bronze)
BAL73710 Hercules and the Arcadian Stag (bronze) by Giambologna (Jean de Boulogne), (1529-1608) (workshop of); height: 38 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar (gilt bronze)
AII79914 Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar (gilt bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

The Labours of Hercules, metope from the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, c. 470-457 BC (marble)
ALI212390 The Labours of Hercules, metope from the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, c.470-457 BC (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Metope X from the Temple of Zeus depicting Hercules Receiving the Golden Apples of the Hesperides from the Hand of
ALI212383 Metope X from the Temple of Zeus depicting Hercules Receiving the Golden Apples of the Hesperides from the Hand of Atlas

Hercules Fights the Lernian Hydra, 1731 (engraving)
STC134108 Hercules Fights the Lernian Hydra, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Metope X from the Temple of Zeus depicting Hercules Receiving the Golden Apples of
MAE109791 Metope X from the Temple of Zeus depicting Hercules Receiving the Golden Apples of the Hesperides from the Hand of Atlas, while Minerva rests a Cushion on his Head (marble) by Greek

Attic red-figure skyphos, depicting Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes (pottery)
AMQ103373 Attic red-figure skyphos, depicting Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

Etat Actuel (Octobre 1888) des Travaux de L Exposition Universelle (engraving)
3640343 Etat Actuel (Octobre 1888) des Travaux de L Exposition Universelle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vue a vol d oiseau d une section de travaux de chemin de fer (engraving)
3645186 Vue a vol d oiseau d une section de travaux de chemin de fer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Labours of the Months, from Alsace, mid 15th century (wool & linen)
BAL21898 The Labours of the Months, from Alsace, mid 15th century (wool & linen) by French School, (15th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Heracles fighting the Nemean Lion, 4th century BC (marble)
BOO228308 Heracles fighting the Nemean Lion, 4th century BC (marble) by Greek School, (4th century BC); height: 65 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97)
BEN78489 View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Hercules and the Hydra (bronze)
AII80026 Hercules and the Hydra (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

Hercules Supporting the World Flanked by Euclid and Ptolemy, from the Camerino
BEN124355 Hercules Supporting the World Flanked by Euclid and Ptolemy, from the Camerino, 1596 (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Fleet Street with the New Common Sewer under Construction, 1845 (w / c)
GHL61930 Fleet Street with the New Common Sewer under Construction, 1845 (w/c) by Shepherd, Fred (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Travaux du canal de Corinthe (engraving)
3655508 Travaux du canal de Corinthe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travaux du canal de Corinthe)

2 Slips / Modes Et Travaux
Two slips or combinaison-jupon with lace trim, chevron pattern embroidery and unusual panel detailing

Vue des travaux du Champs de Mars par les Parisiens l an 1er de la liberte le 12 juillet 1790: le patriotisme surmonte tous les obstacles, Prints of the French Revolution, 1774-ca

Frontispiece Etude sur Francisco Goya sa vie
Frontispiece, Etude sur Francisco Goya: sa vie et ses travaux, Brunet, Gustave, 1807-1896, Print, 1865

Les grands travaux de l exposition le pont d Iena
Les grands travaux de l exposition: le pont d Iena sureleve et elargi, Ferat, Wood engraving, 1878, Dessine le 12 avril par M. Ferat--letterpress

Modes et Travaux 1935
Art deco style woman in khaki top with patterned hat and matching scarf Date: 1935

Modes et Travaux 1930
Art deco style woman in navy blue dress and matching hat poses by a fireside Date: 1930

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"Travaux: A Timeless Blend of Art, Fashion, and History" Step into the captivating world of "travaux, " where art deco meets fashion in a harmonious fusion. From the enchanting front covers of Modes et Travaux magazine to ancient masterpieces like Gustave Moreau's Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, this collection is a celebration of creativity throughout the ages. The 1936 issue of Modes et Travaux showcases the elegance and sophistication that defined the era. Its art deco cover design transports us back to a time when glamour reigned supreme. Similarly, the 1929 edition captivates with its intricate artistry, reflecting an era filled with opulence and innovation. Venturing beyond magazines, we delve into Montmartre's renovation in France. Witness how this vibrant neighborhood breathes new life into its historical streets while preserving its timeless charm. The juxtaposition between old-world architecture and modern elements creates an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and contemporary. Transportation takes center stage as well in French illustrations that depict various modes of travel. These artistic renderings capture not only the means by which people moved but also their aspirations for exploration and adventure. Delving even further back in time, we encounter a lekythos adorned with Hercules battling against the formidable Lernaean Hydra—an exquisite ceramic masterpiece from 700-480 BC. This artifact serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with mythology and heroism. In contrast to these mythical tales stands an engraving depicting a merchant engrossed in her account book—a glimpse into everyday life during the 19th century. It reminds us that amidst grand narratives lies ordinary existence shaped by commerce and trade. Finally, we encounter Hercules once again—this time immortalized in marble as he wrestles Diomedes—the epitome of strength captured through sculpture.