Torches Collection (#3)

America - Samuel Prescott Taken By The British
Samuel Prescott Is Captured By The British During The American War of Independence 1777

Torch dance, 15th Century (chromolitho)
1093731 Torch dance, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torch dance, 15th Century)

The Beacon (engraving)
1103354 The Beacon (engraving) by Absolon, John (1815-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beacon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

A Novel Swimming Entertainment (litho)
1063994 A Novel Swimming Entertainment (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Swimming Entertainment)

Morning, drawn by F. R. Roffe (fl. 1850-63), engraved by William Callio Roffe (1817-89)
1067416 Morning, drawn by F. R. Roffe (fl.1850-63), engraved by William Callio Roffe (1817-89), mid-19th century (reprodction of engraving) by Thorvaldsen

Fine Arts (engraving)
1602283 Fine Arts (engraving) by Jenkins, Joseph John (1811-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Arts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1855)

Our Imperial Guests, Arrival of the Czar and Czarina at Balmoral, escorted by Highlanders bearing Torches (engraving)
1606195 Our Imperial Guests, Arrival of the Czar and Czarina at Balmoral, escorted by Highlanders bearing Torches (engraving) by Forestier

Paris in darkness (colour litho)
2779281 Paris in darkness (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris in darkness. The night of the electricians strike. Paris dans les tenebres)

The Viennese police have managed to capture in a sewer a gang of thieves who for seven years... (colour litho)
2777937 The Viennese police have managed to capture in a sewer a gang of thieves who for seven years... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight, "Follow My Leader"(engraving)
1590209 Skating on the Serpentine by Torchlight, " Follow My Leader" (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"In the evening, hearing a great noise among them, the commissioners walk d out to see what was the matter"
3626446 " In the evening, hearing a great noise among them, the commissioners walk d out to see what was the matter" (colour litho) by Smith

Initiation of a Knight of the Brazen Serpent (engraving)
3100762 Initiation of a Knight of the Brazen Serpent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Knight of the Brazen Serpent)

Berlingaccio (colour litho)
729494 Berlingaccio (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlingaccio. Italian engraving)

Dancing in the Travancore Mountains (chromolitho)
735189 Dancing in the Travancore Mountains (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing in the Travancore Mountains)

Procession of torches after the battle of Salamis (chromolitho)
735819 Procession of torches after the battle of Salamis (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of torches after the battle of Salamis)

A fog in the streets of London (engraving)
603487 A fog in the streets of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fog in the streets of London)

The Lady of the Tournament Delivering the Prize, c 1450
LLM457977 The Lady of the Tournament Delivering the Prize, c 1450 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady of the Tournament Delivering the Prize, c 1450)

Poster advertising The Nords - Champion High and Fancy Divers (colour litho)
NYH182462 Poster advertising The Nords - Champion High and Fancy Divers (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia, with Queen Victoria, watching a torchlit dance by Highlanders at
6000547 Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia, with Queen Victoria, watching a torchlit dance by Highlanders at Balmoral Castle during their visit to Britain

Victorian Poster of Night Sledding, 1887 (lithograph)
1201952 Victorian Poster of Night Sledding, 1887 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the interior of the temple at Ybsombul, Nubia, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni
STC88826 View of the interior of the temple at Ybsombul, Nubia, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni, engraved by Augustine Aglio (1777-1857)

Passage from the Second to the Third Gallery in the Great Pyramid
STC88761 Passage from the Second to the Third Gallery in the Great Pyramid, plate 5 from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) pub

Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter
XTD75285 Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter and Persephone host a procession, 4th century BC.(terracotta) by Greek

Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho)
6005031 Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Leo X, excommunicating Luther as a heretic)

Advertisement for the Star Toboggan, pub. 1887 (colour litho)
2646292 Advertisement for the Star Toboggan, pub. 1887 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Chretiens mariyrises par Neron (engraving)
3624109 Chretiens mariyrises par Neron (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chretiens mariyrises par Neron)

Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas)
2829864 Bristol Riots: Prisoners Escorted by Torchlight, 1832 (oil on canvas) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 29.2x40 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Afrique Australe (engraving)
2783425 Afrique Australe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afrique Australe. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 11 March 1883.); © Look and Learn

Aviator Perreylons triumphant return to Turin after flying with his mechanic... (colour litho)
2815551 Aviator Perreylons triumphant return to Turin after flying with his mechanic... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Judas betrays his master (colour litho)
3100208 Judas betrays his master (colour litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas betrays his master)

The first London fog of the season (engraving)
603509 The first London fog of the season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first London fog of the season)

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza riding Clavileno (pair of 82435)
CAY82436 Don Quixote and Sancho Panza riding Clavileno (pair of 82435) by Velazquez, Zacarias Gonzalez (1763-1834); 15x23.5 cm; Caylus Anticuario, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Arrest of Guy Fawkes
LLM456008 Arrest of Guy Fawkes by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of Guy Fawkes. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860)

Charles VIII of France entering Rome in triumph, 1494 (engraving)
969165 Charles VIII of France entering Rome in triumph, 1494 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VIII of France entering Rome in triumph, 1494)

The Great Chamber in the second pyramid of Ghizeh, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni
STC88828 The Great Chamber in the second pyramid of Ghizeh, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni, plate 12 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia

Wellington and Blucher Meeting by Accident at the Close of the Battle of Waterloo
STC88710 Wellington and Blucher Meeting by Accident at the Close of the Battle of Waterloo, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera and consecrated cake (engraving)
5200889 Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera and consecrated cake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum)

Wellington and Blucher meeting by accident at the close of the Battle of Waterloo, engraved by M
1268431 Wellington and Blucher meeting by accident at the close of the Battle of Waterloo, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (coloured aquatint) by Clark, I. M

London Sketches, a November Fog (engraving)
1058164 London Sketches, a November Fog (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Sketches, a November Fog)

Gobelins tapestry known as Summer or The Feasts of Ceres (textile)
931408 Gobelins tapestry known as Summer or The Feasts of Ceres (textile) by French School, (18th century); 235x305 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A London Fog (engraving)
1095643 A London Fog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A London Fog. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Judas betrays his Master (coloured engraving)
3648354 Judas betrays his Master (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas betrays his Master)

The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho)
2809299 The parties for the 7th centenary of the University of Naples (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exciting rescue of some carters stranded in an islet in the middle of the Serio river... (colour litho)
2815273 Exciting rescue of some carters stranded in an islet in the middle of the Serio river... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Feasting hall in the house of Harald Fairhair, King of Norway (chromolitho)
2782931 Feasting hall in the house of Harald Fairhair, King of Norway (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feasting hall in the house of Harald Fairhair)

Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
2784080 Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiers wedding. Two young Swedes who had met on the snow fields were married in a sportswear)

The Saturnalian Festival in Ancient Rome (chromolitho)
735421 The Saturnalian Festival in Ancient Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saturnalian Festival in Ancient Rome)

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"From Bonfires to Christmas Cheer: The Fascinating World of Torches" Burning crosses illuminate the night sky at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex. Santa Claus brings warmth and joy as he stands beside a crackling yule log, creating a cozy Christmas scene. A participant in the vibrant annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes proudly carries a torch, adding to the spectacle. During the First World War blackout, cartoon postcards humorously depict how they were used to navigate through darkness. Explore Kenya's breathtaking Lake Turkana and witness the mesmerizing Eliye Springs glowing under torchlight. Embark on an adventurous Torch Ride through Greece with Liebig, immersing yourself in ancient history and stunning landscapes. The Stuart Monument, designed between 1817-1819 by Italian Neoclassical architects, shines majestically under torchlight. Witness Caesar's pyre come alive as depicted by Houbraeken's artistry - flames dancing around this historical event. Descend into Rome's catacombs where flickering torches reveal centuries-old secrets buried beneath the city streets. Experience hunting traditions at Balmoral during the 19th century; hunters wielding flaming torches guide their way through rugged terrains. Discover Tipu Sultan's body amidst the Siege of Seringapatam in India on May 4th, 1799 - illuminated by brave souls carrying torches Watch in awe as Miss Arizona showcases her incredible talent for tomahawk juggling using fiery torches. In various settings and eras across continents, these captivating glimpses into history remind us of how they have played a significant role – from igniting celebrations to guiding paths or uncovering hidden truths – they continue to light our way throughout time.