Brazier Collection (#8)

A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850
3478145 A cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a cottager spinning while her mother reels the yarn)

19th century brazier
673354 19th century brazier; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Brazier); Universal History Archive/UIG

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635943 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn

Australian natives burning their dead (engraving)
8644051 Australian natives burning their dead (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australian natives burning their dead)

Mutius thrust his right hand into the flames of the brazier standing near the King (colour litho)
8644946 Mutius thrust his right hand into the flames of the brazier standing near the King (colour litho) by English School

Scipio Africanus burning the Carthaginian fleet (engraving)
8635741 Scipio Africanus burning the Carthaginian fleet (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman sacrifice to Jupiter (engraving)
8635812 Roman sacrifice to Jupiter (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman sacrifice to Jupiter. Illustration from Rom)

Fall, Fang, Farm, Fawn, Feed, Fife, File, Fill, Find, Fire, Fish, Fist (engraving)
8649991 Fall, Fang, Farm, Fawn, Feed, Fife, File, Fill, Find, Fire, Fish, Fist (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall, Fang, Farm, Fawn, Feed)

The Hostel in Flames (engraving)
8651105 The Hostel in Flames (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hostel in Flames)

Alice sat alone that evening (engraving)
8639578 Alice sat alone that evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alice sat alone that evening)

"All Over", Girl burning her lover's portrait after their affair is over (colour litho)
8634555 "All Over", Girl burning her lover's portrait after their affair is over (colour litho) by Max-Ehrler, Louise (1850-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: "All Over")

Scuttling of the Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655626 Scuttling of the Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scuttling of the Russian cruiser Varyag)

Clodius setting fire to the Temple of the Nymphs (engraving)
8658564 Clodius setting fire to the Temple of the Nymphs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clodius setting fire to the Temple of the Nymphs)

German soldiers in a bivouac (chromolitho)
8635157 German soldiers in a bivouac (chromolitho) by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: German soldiers in a bivouac, 1814)

"So There!" (litho)
8663500 "So There!" (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: "So There)

Bernieres great burning glass, 1757 (engraving)
8663802 Bernieres great burning glass, 1757 (engraving) by Laplante, Charles (d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernieres great burning glass)

Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho)
8660855 Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Monitor" on Motor Fire-Float "Beta III" (colour litho)
8665712 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Monitor" on Motor Fire-Float "Beta III" (colour litho) by English School

Real Photographs, c.1939: Peace Tower, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa (coloured photo)
8672310 Real Photographs, c.1939: Peace Tower, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peace Tower)

Pictures in the fire (colour litho)
8672705 Pictures in the fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures in the fire)

Sea Adventure: The "Carolina" Affair (colour litho)
8668754 Sea Adventure: The "Carolina" Affair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Carolina" Affair)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fire-Escape Ladder and Canvas Chute, 1884 (colour litho)
8665670 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fire-Escape Ladder and Canvas Chute, 1884 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire-Escape Ladder and Canvas Chute)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Hatfield" Trailer Motor Fire-Pump (colour litho)
8665666 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Hatfield" Trailer Motor Fire-Pump (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Ideal" "First-Aid" Fire-Appliances (colour litho)
8665657 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Ideal" "First-Aid" Fire-Appliances (colour litho) by English School

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Side-Car Hose and Ladder Carriage, 1910 (colour litho)
8665656 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor Side-Car Hose and Ladder Carriage, 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor "Combination" "First-Aid" Appliance, 1903 (colour litho)
8665651 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor "Combination" "First-Aid" Appliance, 1903 (colour litho) by English School

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Valiant" Portable Steam Pump, 1883 (colour litho)
8665646 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Valiant" Portable Steam Pump, 1883 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fire Appliances, 1735 (colour litho)
8665641 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Fire Appliances, 1735 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Appliances, 1735)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Small Manual Fire-Engine, 1870 (colour litho)
8665633 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Small Manual Fire-Engine, 1870 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Manual Fire-Engine, 1870)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: National Fire-Escape in use, 1846 (colour litho)
8665627 Fire-Fighting Appliances: National Fire-Escape in use, 1846 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Fire-Escape in use, 1846)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Newsham's Fire-Engine, 1721 (colour litho)
8665621 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Newsham's Fire-Engine, 1721 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newsham's Fire-Engine, 1721)

Burning the Books (litho)
8661067 Burning the Books (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning the Books)

The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient, 1 August 1798, 1825 (oil on canvas)
7337688 The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient, 1 August 1798, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 103.4x123.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339187 An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 58.4x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1825-27 (oil on canvas)
7337687 The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1825-27 (oil on canvas) by Arnald, George (1763-1841); 185.5x269 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lot and his daughters fleeing Sodom, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4955542 Lot and his daughters fleeing Sodom, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loth's wife disobeyed God's warning by watching the destruction of Sodom)

The Shepherds Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Leviticus: The Death of the Sons of Aaron Nadab and Abihu - Engraving from a Bible of De sacy, 1837
FGL5483266 Leviticus: The Death of the Sons of Aaron Nadab and Abihu - Engraving from a Bible of De sacy, 1837; Private Collection; Fototeca Gilardi

Siege of Toulon (France), 1793. Watercolor (34.1x46 cm), late 18th century
MMM5484532 Siege of Toulon (France), 1793. Watercolor (34.1x46 cm), late 18th century.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Siege of Toulon (France), 1793

Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)
3434772 Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)

Sacrifice of a goat, miniature, 17th century
AIS5389169 Sacrifice of a goat, miniature, 17th century; Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Brahmin priests sacrificing a goat by fire)

Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper)
989765 Circe, 1911 (w/c, gouache and pen and ink on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.8x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac); Photo © Christie's Images

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers outside tents at E´taples, France during World War I

Delivres ! ; La population enfantine d'un village libere se presse autour d'un brasero improvise pa Creator
Delivres ! ; La population enfantine d'un village libere se presse autour d'un brasero improvise par les Anglais, 1917

The Ghost of Seigen Haunting Sakurahime, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Ghost of Seigen Haunting Sakurahime, 1889. From New Forms of Thirty-six Ghosts

Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620. Creator: Unknown
Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620

Notre Aviation de Guerre; Au "centre de perfectionnement"; un renversement un peu... 1918
Notre Aviation de Guerre; Au "centre de perfectionnement"; un renversement un peu pres du sol, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

A Girl and a Boy with a Braizer. (Allegory of "Winter"), 1655-1660. Creator: Bernhard Keil
A Girl and a Boy with a Braizer. (Allegory of "Winter"), 1655-1660

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"Brazier: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of brazier, a word that encompasses a multitude of stories and experiences. From the pages of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren to the vibrant colours derived from coal tar in colour litho prints, this humble object has left its mark throughout history. Imagine yourself in the Cave of Plato, surrounded by Jan Saenredam's intricate engravings or Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem's captivating artwork from 1604. These masterpieces transport us to another era where braziers provided warmth and light during long winter nights. In a surprising turn of events, even amidst war, braziers played a role in fostering peace. The Christmas Truce saw soldiers gathering around these fiery companions as they put their weapons aside for a moment of unity and camaraderie. The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty illustration from Pears Annual, Christmas 1906 captures the innocence and mischief associated with snowball fights while highlighting how braziers were essential for warming up after such playful escapades. But it is not only in times of leisure that braziers find their purpose; they also play an important role within domestic life. Joyce Dennys' Perfect Wife: No. X reminds us how these objects became an integral part of creating cozy homes where families gathered around them on chilly evenings. Braziers have witnessed grand spectacles too, like Pauline Baynes' Frost Fair on the Thames painting depicting bustling crowds enjoying festivities on frozen waters illuminated by countless braziers scattered across the scene. From street sausage sellers enticing passersby with sizzling delights to salep merchants offering warm beverages in Thessaloniki, Greece – these vendors relied on braziers to keep their products hot and appealing even during colder months.