Smouldering Collection (#2)

Charcoal production, 19th century
Charcoal production. Pile of wood that has been covered with turf and clay before being lit to produce charcoal in a slow and controlled burning process

World War II, conceptual image
World War II. Conceptual image of an Earth globe with much of the northern hemisphere burnt to a charred metal framework. This represents World War II, which took place from 1939 to 1945

Incense coils, Hong Kung Temple, Macao, China, Asia

Worshipper, Kun Iam Temple, Macau, China, Asia

The riots in the cotton districts
A page from the May 1878 Illustrated London News, detailing the cotton riots in Lancashire, which were the response to a proprosed 10% reduction in workers wages

Russian Reprisals
The Russians carry out savage reprisals for the insurgents attacks : the village of Mologoszcza is left smouldering by Russians seeking revenge

Bay of Naples View
On the shores of the Mediterranean, a view of Naples from Mergellina harbour with fishing boats in the foreground and Vesuvius smouldering in the distance

Two Russian Orphans
Two Orphaned children wander alone among the smouldering ruins of their town

Naples / Bay / Vesuvius
A view of the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius smouldering ominously in the distance

Piccadilly Bombed
The aftermath of an air raid on Piccadilly, central London; firefighters hosing the smouldering remains of damaged buildings

French Musketeer 1586
A French musketeer : note the smouldering fuses, to light the powder

Wick Timekeeper
WICK TIMEKEEPER of the ancient Chinese and Japanese : time is measured by how long it takes for the smouldering wick to burn from one knot to the next

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"Unveiling the Smouldering Past: From Blitz to Flames and Artistic Expressions" Blitz in Plymouth - St Andrews Parish Church, WW2: Witness the haunting remnants of war as smouldering ruins tell tales of resilience amidst destruction. Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5: In the heart of London, charred memories linger as flames danced through history's corridors. Fire at Arding & Hobbs, Clapham Junction: The once vibrant landmark now stands solemnly, its smouldering facade a testament to time's relentless grip. WW2 Christmas Card - Felix The Lucky Cat: Amidst chaos and despair, a flicker of hope emerges in this charming Christmas card featuring Felix The Lucky Cat. The Crater: Behold nature's fiery masterpiece as molten lava cascades down mountainsides, leaving behind smouldering craters that captivate our senses. Bromo Sunrises: A surreal symphony unfolds with each sunrise over Mount Bromo in Indonesia – an ethereal display where earth meets sky amidst gentle smoulder. Self Portrait Study, c. 1912 (oil on canvas): Gaze into the artist's soul as their self-portrait study reveals layers of emotion hidden within smoky brushstrokes. Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 11: Discover a community thriving amidst adversity; witness their resourcefulness amid piles of discarded waste and ever-smouldering fires. Full face portrait of Eugene Delacroix (daguerreotype), 1842: Delve into the enigmatic gaze captured by early photography techniques – an intimate portrayal that leaves us mesmerized by Delacroix's smouldering presence. Homeless citizens taking refuge from the flames among the smouldering ruins (engraving).