Flames Collection (page 6)

Un incendie chex un editeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101435 Un incendie chex un editeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un incendie chex un editeur)

Brunehilde, from the Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790178 Brunehilde, from the Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Brunehilde, from the Valkyrie (Die Walkure) opera by RichardWagner (1856)); Photo © CCI

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse
538316 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Sedan, l September 1870. Village of Bazeilles in flames (centre), River Meuse, centre right, Sedan out of picture to right

Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint)
538786 Vesuvius during one of its early 19th century eruptions. 1815 (aquatint); (add.info.: People are standing inside the cone which is emitting smoke and flames.); Universal History Archive/UIG

President Cleveland standing behind a wall of flames, 1885
1576762 President Cleveland standing behind a wall of flames, 1885; (add.info.: Our government farm. President Cleveland finds an effectual protection against the twenty-five-year locusts President)

German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho)
1073875 German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho) by Munzer, Adolf (1870-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice in Bavaria)

Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel)
5860619 Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel) by Steenwijck, Hendrick van, the younger (c.1580-1649); 22.6--31.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The consequences of war, scene with soldiers and cannons. Color print based on the painting by William Hodges
MMM5475421 The consequences of war, scene with soldiers and cannons. Color print based on the painting by William Hodges (1744-1797)

The fire on board the gallery Luxborough, June 25, 1727. Oil painting, circa 1727, by John Cleveley (1712-1777)
MMM5462156 The fire on board the gallery Luxborough, June 25, 1727. Oil painting, circa 1727, by John Cleveley (1712-1777)

Napoleonic Wars: the elimination of the corvette La Chevrette
MMM5458774 Napoleonic Wars: the elimination of the corvette La Chevrette by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); National Maritime Museum, London

To the captains, officers, and sailors who served in the detachment of ships in the fleet
MMM5484859 To the captains, officers, and sailors who served in the detachment of ships in the fleet, who set fire to the French ships the Prudent and the Bienfaisant in the port of Louisbourg

The destruction of the American emigrant ship Ocean Monarch on August 24, 1848
MMM5483562 The destruction of the American emigrant ship Ocean Monarch on August 24, 1848; National Maritime Museum, London

The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858
MMM5483523 The fire of the steamship Austria off the coast of Newfoundland (Canada) on September 13, 1858. Lithography (31x50 cm), 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Pigeon Island in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796
MMM5483394 Pigeon Island in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796. by Willyams, Cooper (1762-1816) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active
7337548 To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active, This Plate represents...blowing up of the French Commodore, off the Island of Lissa

A view of the Indians of Terra del Fuego in their hut (without title), 1760-69 (engraving & etching)
7295777 A view of the Indians of Terra del Fuego in their hut (without title), 1760-69 (engraving & etching) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); 23.6x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Henry II of France, 16th century (engraving)
7293512 Henry II of France, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: History. France. King Henry II of France and the devil. Caricature on his reign and the growth of protestant reformation in France)

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337685 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 88.9x134.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Destruction of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting)
7337632 Destruction of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 48x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)
7337614 The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Soest, Pieter Cornelisz van (fl. 1640-67); 104.1x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337609 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Willem van (1610-1663); 68.5x78.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting)
7337711 Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 81.6x112.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Science. Chemistry. Wine still of Chaptal, 1720 Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434913 Science. Chemistry. Wine still of Chaptal, 1720 Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Science. Water. The Still of Isaac Berard, 1806. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434911 Science. Water. The Still of Isaac Berard, 1806. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science. Water)

Au coin du feu, By the fireside, miniature 1490
3434849 Au coin du feu, By the fireside, miniature 1490; (add.info.: Agriculture. Bibl. Agriculture. Farmers by the fireside. Miniature from a calendar, France, 1490. Bibl.); Photo © CCI

Science. Energie. Temple devoted to the fire in Baku, Azerbaijan. Gravure in
3434782 Science. Energie. Temple devoted to the fire in Baku, Azerbaijan. Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Science. Production of candles. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434769 Science. Production of candles. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850
3359129 Hazards of a 19th Century household, 1850; (add.info.: Hazards of a 19th Century household, including taxes, rats, black beetles, cockroaches, arsenic fumes, stinking drains)

A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359101 A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in)

Victory of Trafalgar
2613390 Victory of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Victory of Trafalgar. This view of the total defeat of the combined fleets of France and Spain)

A ship on fire, 1850
3478511 A ship on fire, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a ship on fire in the middle of the sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A poor mother with her children, 1850
3478201 A poor mother with her children, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poor mother collecting firewood with her children. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850
3478172 A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he)

A camp fire at night, American outback, 1860
3478824 A camp fire at night, American outback, 1860; (add.info.: 19th century engraving depicting a camp fire at night, American outback, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A chimney sweep, 1850
3478711 A chimney sweep, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a chimney sweep appearing in the drawing room fireplace. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Fire of London, 1841
3479350 Fire of London, 1841; (add.info.: Fire of London 1666. Newgate burning: Old ST Pauls in the background. Dated 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Siege of Carthage, Third Punic War. (print)
7420038 Siege of Carthage, Third Punic War. (print); (add.info.: Carthaginian general Hasdrubal the Boetharch stands shamefully as his wife curses him and is about to throw herself)

600 lives rescued from the Connaught by the American ship Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860
7341905 600 lives rescued from the Connaught by the American ship Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860, 19th century (watercolour) by Brierly

Study of the former German battleship Baden, listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921, 1921 (Watercolour)
7341752 Study of the former German battleship Baden, listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921, 1921 (Watercolour) by Wyllie

World War I 1914-1918: Demonstration of German airforce effectiveness. 1918 German propaganda poster of British biplane
528527 World War I 1914-1918: Demonstration of German airforce effectiveness. 1918 German propaganda poster of British biplane going down in flames. Sigmund Suchodolski (1875-1935) German artist

An old Sussex fire-lighter (b/w photo)
8675988 An old Sussex fire-lighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old Sussex fire-lighter)

King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire (engraving)
8677048 King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire)

Ruins of St Matthew's Church. Bethnal Green Church, London, destroyed by a fire (engraving)
8677035 Ruins of St Matthew's Church. Bethnal Green Church, London, destroyed by a fire (engraving) by English School

Preparing a charcoal pit on a Wealden farm, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676031 Preparing a charcoal pit on a Wealden farm, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing a charcoal pit on a Wealden farm, Sussex)

Burning of the Houses of Parliament, 1834 (engraving)
8636808 Burning of the Houses of Parliament, 1834 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Houses of Parliament, 1834)

Vestal Virgins performing a sacrifice (engraving)
8635809 Vestal Virgins performing a sacrifice (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestal Virgins performing a sacrifice. Illustration from Rom)

Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho)
8635361 Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782)

A Welsh harper (engraving)
8636253 A Welsh harper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welsh harper. Illustration for Philips Picturesque History of England edited by J Francon)

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"Captivating Flames: From Spitfire Fighter Aircraft to Fractal Beauty" The Spitfire Fighter Aircraft ignites with hot starting engines, ready for a daring mission in the skies. Fuel Night Session Euro Finals 2014 at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, nr Wellingborough, witnessed the mesmerizing sight of roaring flames during the top fuel race. Delve into the intricate world of Mandelbrot fractals where flames dance and create stunning patterns that captivate the eye. Fire, an element both feared and admired, holds within it an undeniable power that can consume or illuminate our surroundings. Colours derived from coal tar bring forth vibrant hues in lithographic prints, showcasing how even they are inspire artistic expression. Lewes's annual bonfire night parade in East Sussex illuminates the sky as burning crosses symbolize historical events and traditions passed down through generations. Burning the candle at both ends is a metaphorical flame that represents pushing oneself to exhaustion while striving for success and achievement. A recruitment poster exclaims "Remember Scarborough. Enlist Now, " using fiery imagery to evoke patriotism and encourage action during times of conflict. Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi portrays a fierce deity engulfed in flames, representing challenges faced on one's spiritual journey towards enlightenment. The Burning Of Cranmer (1556) depicted around 1850 showcases religious persecution as fire becomes a tool of punishment against those who dared challenge orthodoxy. Blitz - Fire at Surrey Commercial Docks captures London's resilience amidst World War II as firefighters battle raging infernos caused by relentless bombings during the Blitz era. Flame tests reveal hidden secrets within elements; scientists use these colorful reactions to identify chemical compositions based on unique spectral signatures they emit when ignited.