Embers Collection

Ember Carrier, c. 1940. Creator: Maurice Van Felix
Ember Carrier, c. 1940

Ember Carrier, c. 1939. Creator: Amelia Tuccio
Ember Carrier, c. 1939

Music cover, Glowing Embers by Evan Marsden, Narrative-Intermezzo, piano solo Date: 1924

Eggs Cooking on a Stove (oil on canvas)
AGN247375 Eggs Cooking on a Stove (oil on canvas) by Joncherie, Gabriel-Germain (fl.1828-44); 46x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London

Embers Glow, 1890-97. Creator: Theodore Roussel
Embers Glow, 1890-97

A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand, 1621 / 22. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand, 1621/22

An Allegory of Winter (oil on canvas)
CH262792 An Allegory of Winter (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); 72.4x58.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Taking Physick, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189726 Taking Physick, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Lel the Tshar Ari said Euri to her, at this Order she extinguished the Embers with Water (engraving)
1102490 Lel the Tshar Ari said Euri to her, at this Order she extinguished the Embers with Water (engraving) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Firelighting
Trevor Cole

A macro view showing the inside of a red Protea flower

Tashrih al-aqvam, a bowmaker. Shown bending the wood of a bow over a bowl of embers, Occupational sub-division of Tarkhan caste, bowmakers. Tashrih al-aqvam

lel the Tshar Ari Said Euri to Her
" lel the Tshar Ari Said Euri to Her. at this Order she Extinguished the Embers with Water." Drawn by F.W. Topham

Festival of Fire. Men and a woman walking on hot embers observed by Eruopeans. Lithograph from L Inde Francaise, 1828

Lel The Tshar Ari Said Euri To Her. At This Order She Extinguished The Embers With Water. Drawn By F. w. Topham
lel The Tshar Ari Said Euri To Her. At This Order She Extinguished The Embers With Water. Drawn By F.w. Topham

Flames from a bonfire

Hot ash from Kilauea volcano, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

Charred Wood
Example of wood which has been subject to high heat but where combustion was incomplete. During the combustion process, the visible flames within the fire come from the volatile compounds that are

Early human settlement, artwork
Early human settlement. Artwork of a group of Homo Erectus humans gathered around a fire during the Late Pleistocene period (130, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) at what is now Lake Turkana in Kenya

Flames

Coal fire. Flames and glowing embers in a coal fire

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Pine cones burning on a wood burning stove, to provide heat in a house

Girl Reading by Stove
Annie reading before the hot embers of the family stove, providing heat and light

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"Embers: A Captivating Journey through Time and Art" Step into a world where embers ignite the imagination, as we explore the mesmerizing beauty of this enigmatic element. From Evan Marsden's haunting music cover, "Glowing Embers, " to Theodore Roussel's evocative painting, "Embers Glow, " prepare to be transported. In Gerrit van Honthorst's masterpiece, "A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand, " witness the raw power as they dance under his breath, illuminating the darkness with their fiery glow. The warmth emanating from these smoldering remnants is palpable; it speaks volumes about our primal connection to fire. As we delve deeper into history, Theodore Roussel captures another facet in his work titled "Embers Glow. " Here, he skillfully depicts how even in its dying moments, fire can still radiate an ethereal light that captivates our senses. It reminds us that beauty can arise from what seems like an ending. Shifting gears slightly, let us not forget the everyday scenes that showcase embers' presence in our lives. In Hannah Humphrey's etching titled "Taking Physick, " we catch a glimpse of domesticity as someone tends to a boil being lanced—a reminder that even amidst discomfort and pain, there is hope for healing and renewal. Meanwhile, Lel the Tshar Ari enchants us with her engraving depicting water extinguishing embers at Euri's command—an allegory for letting go and finding solace in embracing change. Just like water douses flames but leaves behind traces of smoke and ash—reminders of what once burned bright—we too must learn when to release what no longer serves us. But perhaps one cannot fully appreciate embers without experiencing their intimate connection with nature.