Helle Collection

Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1701. Creator: Jacob Toorenvliet
Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1701. Orpheus tries to save Eurydice from the claws of the hound of Hades (Cerberus). His lyre is on the ground

Poster for the opera Hellé by Étienne-Joseph Floquet, 1896. Creator: Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre (1859-1923)
Poster for the opera Helle by Etienne-Joseph Floquet, 1896. Private Collection

The people drove out King Athamas because he had killed his child (litho)
STC445079 The people drove out King Athamas because he had killed his child (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helle, Phrixus and the flying golden ram
Helle reaching for her brother Phrixus on his flying golden ram trying after falling off into Hellespont (now the Dardanelles). Dolphins caper alongside

The golden ram took them on his back and vanished, from The Heroes published by George
3482327 The golden ram took them on his back and vanished, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English

Henri IV, roi de France. Creator: Jean Morin
Henri IV, roi de France

Illustration by Andre Helle from Fables de la Fountaine, 1922, (1929). Artist: Andre Helle
Illustration by Andre Helle from Fables de la Fountaine 1922. From The Studio Volume 98 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1929.]

Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926, (1929). Artist: Andre Helle
Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926. A childrens book which came after a collaboration on a ballet between Andre Helle (1871-1945) and Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

The 2nd Battle of the Aisne, 16th April, 1917, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The 2nd Battle of the Aisne, 16th April, 1917, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The Battle of the Aisne, 25th September 1914, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The Battle of the Aisne, 25th September 1914, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The Germans use chlorine gas, Ypres, 22nd April 1915, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The Germans use chlorine gas, Ypres, 22nd April 1915, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Frontpage of Le Livre des Heures, 1919. Artist: Andre Helle
Frontpage of Le Livre des Heures, 1919. A book of the principal events of the war period by Andre Helle, Berger-Levrault, Nancy, Paris, Strasbourg, 1919

German bombing of Paris, 30th August 1914, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
German bombing of Paris, 30th August 1914, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses des annees, by Andre Helle

Helle 1896 Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Helle, 1896. Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923). Color lithograph; sheet: 39.9 x 28.5 cm (15 11/16 x 11 1/4 in.); image: 26.9 x 20.3 cm (10 9/16 x 8 in.)

Albrecht Von Der Helle
ALBRECHT VON DER HELLE We have not been able to learn what this resolute-looking German did for a living but you can be sure it wasn t pig- keeping or road-sweeping. Date: 1510 - ?

Different Systems of Sailing in the Air. Featuring the inventions of: 1. Alban 2. Petin 3. Henin 4. Helle 5
FLYING MACHINES, 1864. Different Systems of Sailing in the Air. Featuring the inventions of: 1. Alban 2. Petin 3. Henin 4. Helle 5. Julien and Sanson 6. Jarcot 7. Teisol 8. Moreau-Seguin 9. Nadar

Uprising at Ghent - 9
The White Hood rebellion in Ghent : peace proclaimed at Ghent by Jan van Helle in the name of the duc de Bourgogne

The Golfers Progress; or, Bunkered by an Aeroplane
Cartoon showing The Golfers Progress... ; from golf course to lake, to car, to train, to well, to plane; drawn as a tale in eleven chapters by Andre Helle

Reporting / Helle, 1908
Comment on the total lack of privacy for public figures (the Presidential nightmare in France)

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"Helle: From Mythology to Artistic Mastery" In ancient times, the people's discontent drove out King Athamas after he committed a heinous act - the murder of his own child. This tragic event marked the beginning of Helle's journey, a tale intertwined with bravery and wonder. Helle, along with her brother Phrixus, embarked on an extraordinary adventure aboard a flying golden ram. As they clung onto its back, their surroundings blurred as if by magic. The ram carried them away from danger and into the realms of legend. Centuries later, artist George depicted this mythical scene in "The Heroes, " capturing the essence of Helle's flight through time. However, it was Andre Helle who breathed life into her story through his captivating illustrations. From illustrating Henri IV to bringing La Fontaine's fables to vivid existence in 1922, Andre Helle showcased his artistic prowess across various mediums. His cover design for "Histoire d'une Boite à Joujoux" transported readers into a whimsical world filled with imagination and joy. Yet amidst these enchanting tales lay darker chapters etched by history itself. Through powerful imagery like "The 2nd Battle of Aisne" or "Victory in Artois and Champagne, " Andre Helle captured the grim reality faced during World War I. These haunting depictions immortalized moments that shaped nations forever. Andre Helle continued documenting pivotal events such as "The Entry of French Troops into Metz" or "Lorraine Offensive. " With each stroke of his brush, he conveyed courage and resilience against adversity. Amongst these war-torn scenes stood one that epitomized horror - "The Germans Use Chlorine Gas at Ypres. " In this chilling portrayal, Andre Helle shed light on the devastating impact chemical warfare had on innocent lives during World War I. Through artistry spanning mythology to historical events, Andre Helle's work encapsulated the human experience.