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On Fire Collection (#5)

"On Fire: A Captivating Collection of Historical Infernos and Heroic Feats" Conflagration at Sir C

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Man rescuing a woman from a fire in the 17th century (colour litho)

Man rescuing a woman from a fire in the 17th century (colour litho)
KW366239 Man rescuing a woman from a fire in the 17th century (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Mrs. Grahams Balloon on Fire. 1850

Mrs. Grahams Balloon on Fire. 1850

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Blaze in Amsterdam (oil on canvas)

Blaze in Amsterdam (oil on canvas)
XKH179525 Blaze in Amsterdam (oil on canvas) by Neer, Aert van der (1603-77) (after); 62x79 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageOn Fire Collection: A Naked Man in Flames, plate 26 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (etching printed

A Naked Man in Flames, plate 26 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (etching printed
XYC173212 A Naked Man in Flames, plate 26 from Jerusalem, 1804-20 (etching printed in orange with pen and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 16x22 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Dawn at Neubrandenburg (oil on canvas)

Dawn at Neubrandenburg (oil on canvas)
XKH141352 Dawn at Neubrandenburg (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 72.2x101.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Smoke billowing from bomb damage fire A TopFoto

Smoke billowing from bomb damage fire A TopFoto
Smoke billowing from bomb damage fire eTopFoto

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Mrs. Grahams Balloon on Fire. 1850

Mrs. Grahams Balloon on Fire. 1850

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Carboniferous forest fire, artwork

Carboniferous forest fire, artwork
Carboniferous forest fire. Computer artwork of a forest fire raging through a Carboniferous (around 354-290 million years ago) forest in what is now Scotland, with an Arthropleura sp

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Disused oil well, Red Sea

Disused oil well, Red Sea
Disused oil well. One of the many heads of oil wells that are no longer in use in the Red Sea

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Napoleons invasion of Egypt, artwork

Napoleons invasion of Egypt, artwork
Napoleons invasion of Egypt. 1799 satirical artwork by William Baillie entitled Seige de la Colonne de Pompee-Science in the Pillory, showing Napoleons invasion of Egypt

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Early Cretaceous life, artwork

Early Cretaceous life, artwork
Early Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed around 125-130 million years ago during the Barremian era of the Early Cretaceous period

Background imageOn Fire Collection: 17th Century fire fighting, artwork

17th Century fire fighting, artwork
17th Century fire fighting. Historical artwork of men operating a water pump during a 17th Century building fire. Published in 1662

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Thermite reaction

Thermite reaction. Apparatus used to demonstrate the extremely violent reaction of thermite when ignited. Thermite is a pyrotechnic composition of a metal powder and a metal oxide

Background imageOn Fire Collection: Fire-retardant testing

Fire-retardant testing. Object (centre) being doused in flames in order to test its ability to withstand extreme heat and fire




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"On Fire: A Captivating Collection of Historical Infernos and Heroic Feats" Conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845: Witness the devastating power of flames as an unknown artist captures the chaos and destruction that engulfed Sir C. Prices Wharf in a fierce conflagration. A tragic masked ball, 1930: Behind the glamourous facade of a lavish masked ball lies a fiery tragedy waiting to unfold, immortalized by an anonymous creator who captured the intensity of this fateful event. Girl On Fire: Ignite your imagination with this iconic image inspired by Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games, " where a fearless young woman becomes a symbol of rebellion amidst a world ablaze with revolution. Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888: Explore the spiritual realm as Kawanabe Kyosai's masterpiece depicts Buddha's triumph over demons through mystical fire rituals, showcasing his artistic prowess and deep symbolism. The heroism of the Cossacks, 1915: Uncover tales of bravery on the battlefield as an unknown artist pays tribute to the valiant acts performed by courageous Cossack warriors amidst blazing warzones during World War I. Philanthropie moderne, c. 1813 (engraving): Delve into history's philanthropic endeavors ignited by compassion and empathy for those in need; this engraving captures humanity's burning desire to make positive change in society. Setting fire to the Wall of Fermiers Generaux in Paris on July 12th, 1789 (coloured engraving): Relive one pivotal moment from France's revolutionary past when enraged citizens set ablaze barriers that symbolized oppression and sparked hope for freedom. The Bombardment of Algiers by Royal Navy, 1816: Journey back to a time of naval supremacy as J.