Kindling Collection (page 24)

The Cottage Fireside (oil on panel)
BAL59344 The Cottage Fireside (oil on panel) by Watson, John Dawson (1832-92); 20.3x25.4 cm; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; English, out of copyright

Old Woman carrying firewood - Northern India
Old Woman carrying firewood she has gathered on her back in a large bundle - Northern India Date: circa 1910s

Courtyard of a bakery near Paris, or Courtyard of a House near Paris, c. 1865-70
XIR386480 Courtyard of a bakery near Paris, or Courtyard of a House near Paris, c.1865-70 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 46.5x56 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

View of the lake at Ville-d Avery, 1833 (oil on canvas)
XIR386444 View of the lake at Ville-d Avery, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Cabat, Nicolas Louis (1812-93); 73x113 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vue de l etang de Vill-d Avery; ); French

Illustration from Etchings of Rustic Figures: for the Embellishment of Landscape
XYC281551 Illustration from Etchings of Rustic Figures: for the Embellishment of Landscape, 1815 (etching) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); 23.8x13.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Faggot Seller, from Petits Metiers de Paris (engraving)
XIR236000 The Faggot Seller, from Petits Metiers de Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

White Frost, 1873 (oil on canvas)
XIR19979 White Frost, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65x95 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Rustic Family, 1815 (oil on canvas)
XIR175069 The Rustic Family, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); 34x25.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; French, out of copyright

Venus Kindling a Fire in the Castle from which the Personifications of Shame, Anxiety, and Resistance Depart; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Pimpmaker at Work - May 1948
Shot of man making up bundles of waste wood from coppices or forests for use as fuel. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29971A

Elderly shepherd lighting his pipe, January 1925
Elderly shepherd lighting his pipe, carrying a bundle of twigs on his back, January 1925 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N875 v2.jpg

Old Man Kindling Wood 1881. Mixed Media. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) Dutch Post-Impressionist artist

Close up of a man chopping kindling wood

Ecuador - Quito - Lumber Seller Date: circa 1909

GPAC2A-00040
Aborigine kindling fire by twirling a stick for friction, Australia, 1800s. Hand -colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Firewood Carrier - Japan
An old man carries two very large and very neat bundles of firewood on a yolk, Japan

Girl Gathers Twigs 1890
A little country girl gathers twigs for kindling

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"Kindling: Igniting the Flames of History and Imagination" A symmetrically stacked pile of logs for use as firewood represents the timeless tradition of kindling, ready to bring warmth and comfort on a chilly evening. Dorking Church, captured in a watercolor from 1767-1816, stands as a testament to the enduring role in providing light and heat within sacred spaces. George Rennie's painting "Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen" symbolizes how love can reignite even the coldest hearts, much like kindling sparks new life into dying embers. The captivating black-and-white photo showcases a Woman of the Crow Tribe skillfully gathering wood for kindling, honoring her ancestral connection to nature's resources. In a wood bas-relief depicting a dispute between monks and Jews, with burning heretical books in flames, we witness how ideas can be both fuel for intellectual fires and catalysts for conflict. "The Flagellation of Saint Engracia, " an oil painting from c. 1475 on wood panel, illustrates both physical pain endured by saints and metaphorical suffering that ignites spiritual growth. A wooden square work table with painted top adorned with homemade fringe reminds us that creativity knows no bounds – even simple objects like this can inspire artistic endeavors or provide space for crafting kindling bundles. Randolph Caldecott's illustration brings alive the tragic tale of "The Babes (or Children) in the Wood, " where innocence is lost but ultimately redeemed through unexpected acts fueled by remorse and compassion. Amidst a vibrant mushroom patch captured in color photography lies an adorable baby – reminding us that even amidst nature's beauty, we must gather our own metaphorical kindling to grow strong and resilient. Watch-boxes proliferated during Queen Anne's reign.