Prairie Fire Collection

Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) amongst wildflowers in ditch beside byway. Rains triggered germinaton of annual seeds. Cuero, Texas, USA. April

Fire on the Prairie, Setting Fire to the Camp, c. 1837 (wash with highlights on paper)
5310512 Fire on the Prairie, Setting Fire to the Camp, c.1837 (wash with highlights on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 22.6x36.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Pictures at the Burlington Gallery, Big Game of America (litho)
1604617 Pictures at the Burlington Gallery, Big Game of America (litho) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures at the Burlington Gallery, Big Game of America)

Life on the Prairie. The Trappers Defence "Fire Fight Fire", pub
3239895 Life on the Prairie. The Trappers Defence " Fire Fight Fire", pub. 1862 (colour lithograph) by American School

A Prairie Fire in the North-West of America, ploughing to arrest the Flames (engraving)
1592540 A Prairie Fire in the North-West of America, ploughing to arrest the Flames (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

To the New West with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046765 To the New West with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pig-Sticking on the Bramapootra Churs, "Baulked"(engraving)
1046805 Pig-Sticking on the Bramapootra Churs, " Baulked" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig-Sticking on the Bramapootra Churs)

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XV, the North-West Mounted Police (engraving)
1054802 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XV, the North-West Mounted Police (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Animals taking Refuge from a Prairie Fire (engraving)
1099121 Animals taking Refuge from a Prairie Fire (engraving) by Zwecker, Johann Baptist (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals taking Refuge from a Prairie Fire)

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja) Blooms On A Hillside; Elsie, Oregon, United States Of America

Any Port in a Storm, the Boar Evades Capture by Going through the Prairie Fire. Pig-Sticking on the Bramapootra Churs, Baulked, India 1889 Asia

Lord Stanley and Friends Watching a Prairie Fire from the Cow-Catcher, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada 1889

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"Blazing Beauty: The Spectacle of a Prairie Fire" In the vast expanse of the prairie, nature's fiery dance unfolds. Texas bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush burst into vibrant blooms, painting the landscape with hues of blue and red amidst a sea of green. This captivating scene is reminiscent of "Fire on the Prairie, Setting Fire to the Camp, " an artwork from 1837 that captures both danger and awe. At Burlington Gallery, "Pictures at Big Game of America" depict a litho showcasing life on the prairie. Amongst these scenes is "The Trappers Defence 'Fire Fight Fire', " illustrating their battle against raging flames as they protect their livelihoods. Engraved tales continue in "A Prairie Fire in North-West America, " where ploughing becomes a heroic act to halt destructive flames. Such bravery echoes through time as we journey westward with Canada's Governor-General over the Canadian Pacific Railway in another engraving titled "To the New West. " they are not only perilous but also serve as inspiration for artistry across various mediums. From pig-sticking adventures along Bramapootra Churs to thrilling encounters with North-West Mounted Police, engravings like those found in "In Great North-West with Marquis of Lorne XV" capture moments filled with adrenaline and courage. Amidst chaos, animals find solace within this natural phenomenon. Engraved images portray them seeking refuge from engulfing flames during desperate times - an instinctive survival strategy witnessed by many. Beyond artistic depictions lies reality itself; Elsie, Oregon showcases blooming Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja) on its hillside – proof that even after devastation comes renewal and beauty. Covered wagons racing against time escape impending doom as they navigate through treacherous paths carved by fire itself - any port will do when faced with such adversity. And finally, we witness how even the most elusive creatures adapt to survive.