Burning Collection (page 4)

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The burning of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337634 The burning of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

American Revolutionary War
MMM5458560 American Revolutionary War by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: War of American Independence (1775-1783)

The frigates' Quebec 'and' Supervisante 'on a combat manoeuvre, October 6, 1779
MMM5458490 The frigates' Quebec 'and' Supervisante 'on a combat manoeuvre, October 6, 1779, describe the English and French ships in a desperate naval battle by Dodd

The capture of Port Louis (Haiti), on March 8, 1748, by the British admiral Charles Knowles
MMM5458321 The capture of Port Louis (Haiti), on March 8, 1748, by the British admiral Charles Knowles, the city defended by two forts, including a French one

Loss of an Indiaman ship, the 'Kent', on March 1, 1825, the start of the fire, in the Bay of Biscay
MMM5462015 Loss of an Indiaman ship, the 'Kent', on March 1, 1825, the start of the fire, in the Bay of Biscay by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print)
7419936 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons. (print); (add.info.: Alfred is scolded for letting the cakes burn in the house of the cowherd)

French Firerafts Attacking the British Fleet off Quebec, 28 June 1759, 1767 (oil on canvas)
7342722 French Firerafts Attacking the British Fleet off Quebec, 28 June 1759, 1767 (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 116x215 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'Southampton' at the Battle of Jutland, c.1916-18 (watercolour)
7341730 'Southampton' at the Battle of Jutland, c.1916-18 (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 31.5x44.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper)
7341572 Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852

The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, 1882
7125197 The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, 1882; (add.info.: The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, an oak tree located in Allouville-Bellefosse in Seine-Maritime, France, seen here in the 19th century)

The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437835 The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The dwarf dwarf dances around the fire)

The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567 (litho)
8660977 The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567

The angry Paris mob burning the royal throne at the July Column during the Paris Revolution of 1848
878627 The angry Paris mob burning the royal throne at the July Column during the Paris Revolution of 1848. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879304 Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa In the pitch black of night)

The burning of Harald's body (engraving)
8632795 The burning of Harald's body (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning of Harald's body)

"D--n this hiccup!" (litho)
8630047 "D--n this hiccup!" (litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "D--n this hiccup)

Luther burning the Pope's bull (colour litho)
8644880 Luther burning the Pope's bull (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther burning the Pope's bull)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644863 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The burning of the French ships at La Hogue (engraving)
8636208 The burning of the French ships at La Hogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning of the French ships at La Hogue)

Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho)
8641479 Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire ships used to defeat the Spanish Armada, 1588)

Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)
8655502 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, 70)

How films are made: Rain (colour litho)
8660303 How films are made: Rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain. Rain is made by water sprinklers above)

Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow (colour litho)
8661443 Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow (colour litho) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow)

Plunder from Tyre (litho)
8660859 Plunder from Tyre (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder from Tyre. During the Roman supremacy in Phoenicia)

The Burning of Sardis, BC 498 (litho)
8660817 The Burning of Sardis, BC 498 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of Sardis, BC 498)

Fire descends upon the Altar, Before Christ 1490 Years, Leviticus IX (engraving)
8658669 Fire descends upon the Altar, Before Christ 1490 Years, Leviticus IX (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire descends upon the Altar)

Downfall of Carthage (engraving)
8635730 Downfall of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downfall of Carthage, Third Punic War, 146 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho)
8634860 Prehistoric diet: "A mastodon chop or an ichthyosaurus cutlet." (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric diet)

Farm furnace (engraving)
8663730 Farm furnace (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm furnace. Illustration for Der Mensch und die Erde by Hans Kraemer (Deutsches Verlagshaus Bong)

New Zealand, 1890s: Glenmark House (b/w photo)
8662636 New Zealand, 1890s: Glenmark House (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glenmark House)

The orangutan of Fitzgerald (colour litho)
8664107 The orangutan of Fitzgerald (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The orangutan of Fitzgerald)

Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' on a hunt (colour litho)
8663532 Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus' on a hunt (colour litho) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir II Monomakh)

On the village green (litho)
8663005 On the village green (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the village green. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

The Indians and Bouquet in Council (engraving)
8637356 The Indians and Bouquet in Council (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indians and Bouquet in Council)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

Fire at Madame Tussaud's, London, 1925 (b/w photo)
8626579 Fire at Madame Tussaud's, London, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at Madame Tussaud's wax museum, London, 1925)

A winter scene in the London streets (engraving)
8676717 A winter scene in the London streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A winter scene in the London streets)

Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho)
8676268 Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peeps into the life of early mankind)

Old King Coal, the universal provider (litho)
8676260 Old King Coal, the universal provider (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old King Coal, the universal provider. Coal, how it is formed and used)

Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo)
8668611 Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: The "Hodge" Steam Fire Engine, 1841 (colour litho)
8665647 Fire-Fighting Appliances: The "Hodge" Steam Fire Engine, 1841 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Lazy-Tongs" Fire-Escape (colour litho)
8665644 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Lazy-Tongs" Fire-Escape (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Lazy-Tongs" Fire-Escape)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Steam Fire-Engine for Canterbury, 1880 (colour litho)
8665639 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Steam Fire-Engine for Canterbury, 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Fire-Engine for Canterbury, 1880)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Chemical Engine, Hand-Drawn, 1878 (colour litho)
8665638 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Chemical Engine, Hand-Drawn, 1878 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemical Engine, Hand-Drawn, 1878)

Johanna Beckmann silhouette (litho)
8667317 Johanna Beckmann silhouette (litho) by Beckmann, Johanna (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Das Feuer (Stiftungsverlag, c.1925).); © Look and Learn.

Feuerwerk / Fireworks (colour litho)
8666267 Feuerwerk / Fireworks (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feuerwerk)

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In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into the burning inferno to rescue a young girl trapped inside. The flames roar and dance, threatening to consume everything in their path. With unwavering determination, he navigates through the smoke-filled corridors of LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey. This powerful image reminds us of the bravery and selflessness displayed by firefighters every day as they risk their lives to save others from the destructive force of fire, and is a testament to their courage and dedication that they willingly put themselves in harm's way for the sake of others. The concept takes on various forms throughout history - from blowing glass in a British factory during the 1800s, where skilled artisans transformed molten material into delicate works of art; to volcanic eruptions like Kimanura Nyamulagira Virungas in Zaire, Africa, where nature unleashes its fiery fury upon unsuspecting landscapes. Even naval vessels have fallen victim to devastating fires, such as HMS Iron Duke during the Great Fire of Smyrna in 1922. This tragic event serves as a reminder that even mighty ships can be reduced to ashes when faced with an uncontrollable blaze. Burning crosses at Lewes' annual bonfire night parade symbolize both celebration and remembrance. As sparks illuminate the sky above East Sussex, communities come together to honor historical events while reveling in tradition and unity. Metaphorically speaking, we often find ourselves "burning" both ends when we push our limits or overextend ourselves. The phrase "burning the candle at both ends" speaks volumes about our relentless pursuit towards success but also warns against neglecting our own well-being amidst life's demands. Artistic depictions like Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape capture everyday scenes infused with hidden meanings - reminding us that behind seemingly ordinary actions lie profound lessons and wisdom.