Bonfire Collection (#5)

0H Riches 1913 Hunters by a fire in the snow, from the series
FIT66096 0H Riches 1913 Hunters by a fire in the snow, from the series 100 Poems Explained by the Nurse ( Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki ), c.1835-38, (hand-coloured woodblock print) by Hokusai

A Woman Burning Weeds, c. 1850-59 ( pen and ink, w / c and wash over graphite on laid paper)
5643031 A Woman Burning Weeds, c.1850-59 ( pen and ink, w/c and wash over graphite on laid paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 38.9 x 24.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Poem by Minamoto No Muneyuki (colour woodblock print)
5044014 Poem by Minamoto No Muneyuki (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Poem by Minamoto No Muneyuki)

No. 19, Karuizawa (colour woodblock print)
5043994 No. 19, Karuizawa (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No. 19 in the series)

Manila and its Environs: A Scene (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767250 Manila and its Environs: A Scene (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs: A Scene)

The Magic Circle (oil on canvas)
1766749 The Magic Circle (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magic Circle. John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Melford Hall, Suffolk (engraving)
1610757 Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Melford Hall, Suffolk (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ashton Court Festivities, the Bonfire and Display of Fireworks (engraving)
1587248 Ashton Court Festivities, the Bonfire and Display of Fireworks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashton Court Festivities)

View of Hakodadi from Snow Peak, 1855 (colour litho)
1272353 View of Hakodadi from Snow Peak, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 15x22.25 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Sarony & Co)

With the Mohmand Field Force (litho)
1042626 With the Mohmand Field Force (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Mohmand Field Force)

Winter Scene, 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1069160 Winter Scene, 1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) Japanese); gift of Mr. and Mrs

Hercules (chromolitho)
961318 Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules - Death of Hercules)

The Fifth of November (colour litho)
960928 The Fifth of November (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fifth of November, lines of verse illustrated by young boys with a Guy)

Louis XIV signed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (litho)
LSE3550910 Louis XIV signed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Camp in the Main Wood No, 1879 (oil on canvas)
651000 Camp in the Main Wood No, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 36.9x58.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Camp in the Main Wood No. 3. John George Brown (1831-1913)

A masquerade reminiscent of a legend, in Germany (colour litho)
2777710 A masquerade reminiscent of a legend, in Germany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masquerade reminiscent of a legend, in Germany)

Summer is over (colour litho)
2777889 Summer is over (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summers over. A curious festival of Old Bohemia, in the village of Zaskov)

Coffee by the Fire, (oil on panel)
658324 Coffee by the Fire, (oil on panel) by Diranian, Serkis (1854-1918); 66x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee by the Fire. Serkis Diranian (1854-1918). Oil on panel

Luther Burns the Popes Bull in 1520, 1882 (litho)
446529 Luther Burns the Popes Bull in 1520, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1556) burning the Papal Bull on 10 December, 1520

Beach Scene, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
WH38473 Beach Scene, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Procter, Ernest (1886-1935); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of the Procter Estate; English, out of copyright

Ms Hunter 242 f. 242r Franciscan Friars Burning Traditional Books and Clothes
GUL232046 Ms Hunter 242 f.242r Franciscan Friars Burning Traditional Books and Clothes, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

How to fire a royal salute, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria
XIR217843 How to fire a royal salute, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria by Diego Ufano, Brussels, 1613 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Frontispiece to An Exact Collection of Choicest Poems and Songs from 1639-1661
XJF106669 Frontispiece to An Exact Collection of Choicest Poems and Songs from 1639-1661 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Fifth of November, excited boy on Bonfire Night (colour litho)
6029792 The Fifth of November, excited boy on Bonfire Night (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fifth of November, excited boy on Bonfire Night)

On the Outskirts of the Inn at Kumotsu (Kumotsu no yado hazure) (colour woodblock print)
5043623 On the Outskirts of the Inn at Kumotsu (Kumotsu no yado hazure) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit (engraving)
1621922 Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit)

The stick fire by Kate Greenaway
3779413 The stick fire by Kate Greenaway by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: The stick fire by Kate Greenaway. Young Victorians around a bonfire. Kate Greenaway by M. H. Spielmann and G. S)

Flooring of Mercury, or the Burning of the Oaks, from "The English Spy", pub
3085911 Flooring of Mercury, or the Burning of the Oaks, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

La Marmite Des Poilus (colour litho)
3091176 La Marmite Des Poilus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marmite Des Poilus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man Attending a Fire. Creator: Jacques Callot
Man Attending a Fire

On fire
Joshua Raif

Toba firefestival
Tatsuki Ito

Pure azure
Selions（陈磊）

Round the victory bonfire at Sproatley, East Yorkshire. 8th May 1945

VE Day in Wales. This bonfire is the fine effort of some children from Fairwater, Cardiff, who had a happy time during the blaze, 8th May 1945

Ysgol Bodnant Juniors, Prestatyn, prepare for Bonfire Night. Clockwise front left - Andrew Hewsey, 7, Katie Kendrick, 10, Matthew Allport, 6 and Katie Brandrick, 9. 2nd November 1995

Paul Roberts of Abergele Round Table building a bonfire. 9th November 1995

The Cafe fairground ride at Abergele Bonfire & Fair. 9th November 1995

Dean Lokko of Rhyl has fun with sparklers on Bonfire night. 11th November 1993

Children enjoy Bonfire Night at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 5th November 1960. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

The bonfire that Windsor children had built on Batchelors Acre for Guy Fawkes night was burned down by Guardsmen. Pictured

Bonfire Night, Reading, Berkshire, November 1975

Children prepare bonfire ahead of evening celebrations, 5th November 1962

Young revellers enjoy a bonfire at Myrtle Gardens, Liverpool, Merseyside. 5th November 1979

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"Burning Crosses and Festive Flames: Unveiling the Spectacle Night" Step into the enchanting world of bonfires, where ancient traditions ignite with fervor and illuminate the night sky. In Lewes, East Sussex, a mesmerizing annual bonfire night parade captivates hearts as burning crosses dance amidst a sea of jubilant faces. Hogarth's masterpiece "Four Times of the Day" paints a vivid picture of this nocturnal spectacle. As darkness falls, Blackheath Fireworks burst forth in dazzling colors, casting an ethereal glow on winter landscapes reminiscent of Droochsloot's "Winter Landscape with Skaters. " But beyond mere entertainment lies a deeper historical significance. Savonarola's call to renounce vanities echoes through time in "The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities, " reminding us that bonfires have long served as symbols of purification and renewal. Nottingham Castle stands tall on Bonfire Night, its towering flames mirroring the fiery spirit within revelers' hearts. Standard Fireworks' captivating advert entices all to join in this explosive celebration. November the Fifth arrives with anticipation as Lewes transforms into a magical realm. A participant in the grand parade embodies both excitement and reverence for this cherished tradition. As autumn leaves carpet the ground like John Everett Millais' masterpiece suggests, we gather around roaring fires to share stories and laughter while warmth embraces our souls. Frederic Remington's evocative painting "The Parley" transports us back to an era when communities united under starlit skies during coronation bonfires at Whitehaven in 1902—a testament to unity forged by flickering flames. So let us embrace this timeless ritual—Bonfire Night—an occasion where history intertwines with merriment; where sparks fly high above our heads, carrying away worries and leaving behind memories etched forever in our hearts.