Arson Collection (page 5)

The Congestion in Paris - Les embarras de Paris au 18th century - engraving by Francois Guerard de 1710
XEE4155351 The Congestion in Paris - Les embarras de Paris au 18th century - engraving by Francois Guerard de 1710 by Guerard

William the Conqueror at Hastings, engraved by James Basire (1769-1822), 1816-19 (hand-coloured engraving)
1765204 William the Conqueror at Hastings, engraved by James Basire (1769-1822), 1816-19 (hand-coloured engraving) by Stothard

Person with Gas Can
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Girl and Lit Match
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Roman Antiquite: "The Emperor Nero contemplating the fire of Rome on July 18
XEE4153158 Roman Antiquite: " The Emperor Nero contemplating the fire of Rome on July 18, 64" (glass painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The tiber (Tevere) rolled waves of fire
GIA4703806 The tiber (Tevere) rolled waves of fire by Styka, Jan (1858-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tiber (Tevere) rolled waves of fire); eGiancarlo Costa; Polish, out of copyright

Fire, one of the four elements represented in W. Blaeu
GIA4745038 Fire, one of the four elements represented in W. Blaeus Atlas printed in Amsterdam in 1655. by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire)

Cartoon on the fire of Miolan and Janinets balloon, July 11, 1784
LSE4079111 Cartoon on the fire of Miolan and Janinets balloon, July 11, 1784. by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Firefighter: Fire outfit, Second Empire
LSE4078827 Firefighter: Fire outfit, Second Empire by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Firefighter: Fire outfit)

Fire of the Odeon in Paris in 1820
LSE4086179 Fire of the Odeon in Paris in 1820. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire of the Odeon in Paris in 1820.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Meeting of the President of the Republic Felix Faure, with the firefighters during an
LSE4085899 Meeting of the President of the Republic Felix Faure, with the firefighters during an intervention against a fire. Illustration of the " small newspaper" of 1898

Fire and firefighters in New York
LSE4084629 Fire and firefighters in New York by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire and firefighters in New York); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Firefighters: fire at the Opera - in "The Petity Journal", 1894
LSE4079825 Firefighters: fire at the Opera - in " The Petity Journal", 1894 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters)

Firefighters: explosion of the rue de Reuilly - in "Le Petite Journal"
LSE4079821 Firefighters: explosion of the rue de Reuilly - in " Le Petite Journal", 1894 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters)

Commune of Paris: Paris fire. Communards firing cannons towards Paris. 1871
LSE4079820 Commune of Paris: Paris fire. Communards firing cannons towards Paris. 1871. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commune of Paris: Paris fire)

Firefighters: fire recognition - grav. n. d
LSE4079777 Firefighters: fire recognition - grav. n.d. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters: fire recognition - grav)

The steam pump and vehicles of the firefighters in Paris, according to a painting by Mr
LSE4324178 The steam pump and vehicles of the firefighters in Paris, according to a painting by Mr. Busson. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 3/05/1896. Selvas collection

Transport of the body of a woman killed in the fire of the French theatre in Paris
LSE4112307 Transport of the body of a woman killed in the fire of the French theatre in Paris. In Le petit journal, March 25, 1900 (engraving) by French School

The fire of the Opera at the Palais Royal (Paris). Painting by Hubert Robert (1733-1808)
JLJ4611386 The fire of the Opera at the Palais Royal (Paris). Painting by Hubert Robert (1733-1808), 1781. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 71 x 1, 26m

Machine that propels water to extinguish a fire - engraving, 17th century, Bibl
LSE4402229 Machine that propels water to extinguish a fire - engraving, 17th century, Bibl. des Arts deco. by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Electric car of the firefighters of Paris- in "Le Petit Parisien"
XEE4408164 Electric car of the firefighters of Paris- in " Le Petit Parisien", 1900 (engraving0 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French

Fire of the Escorial Palace on October 2, 1872 in Spain
XEE4166364 Fire of the Escorial Palace on October 2, 1872 in Spain. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'809 of 12 October 1872

Fire fighters running a fire Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 1850 Sun
JLJ4589391 Fire fighters running a fire Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 1850 Sun. 3, 88x5, 8 m Paris, Musee du petit palais by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

World War I: "Verdun". Painting by Felix Vallotton (1865-1925) Ec. Sud. 1917
JLJ4688735 World War I: " Verdun". Painting by Felix Vallotton (1865-1925) Ec. Sud. 1917. h s/t. Sun: 1, 14 X 1, 46m

The destruction of Babylon Miniature taken from "The Apocalypse of Cambrai"
JLJ4670942 The destruction of Babylon Miniature taken from " The Apocalypse of Cambrai" enluminated by the French School of the 13th century. Ms. 422

The eruption of the Vesuve in Naples in the moonlight (Painting, 18th century)
LRI4643724 The eruption of the Vesuve in Naples in the moonlight (Painting, 18th century) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The Destruction of Troy Painting by Pieter Schoubroeck (1570-1607) 17th century Besancon
JLJ4644935 The Destruction of Troy Painting by Pieter Schoubroeck (1570-1607) 17th century Besancon. Museum of Fine Arts by Schoubroeck, Pieter (1570-1607); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Besancon

"Whoever wants to enjoy life and live well must take the world as it comes"
GIA4786375 " Whoever wants to enjoy life and live well must take the world as it comes". Collection of proverbs, engraving from the end of the 18th century by Unknown artist

The problems of installations of the monks in Monte cassino
LRI4694734 The problems of installations of the monks in Monte cassino, Saint Benedict takes away a demon from a stone, in the background the monks find an idol into the ground

The fire of the steamer the Austria Scene shipwreck of a ship the passengers try to
JLJ4564836 The fire of the steamer the Austria Scene shipwreck of a ship the passengers try to escape on the boats in the demonted sea. Painting by Eugene Isabey (1803-1886), 1858. Sun 2, 4x4, 3 m

Napoleon I and French army crossing the Berezina in November 1812
XEE4162438 Napoleon I and French army crossing the Berezina in November 1812, 1813 - engraving by Hassell - passage of the Berezina or Battle of Borisov - by Hassell

Firefighters trying to stop the fire of the Central Halles in Paris, July 10, 1868
XEE4144263 Firefighters trying to stop the fire of the Central Halles in Paris, July 10, 1868. Engraving in " The Universe illustrious", 1868

Pompiers tentant d eteindre l incendie des bateaux Ecole de natation sur le canal
XEE4164672 Pompiers tentant d eteindre l incendie des bateaux Ecole de natation sur le canal Saint Martin a Paris, le 5 janvier 1864

Fire of the Italian Theatre in Paris in 1838
XEE4155016 Fire of the Italian Theatre in Paris in 1838 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire in the city. sd. 19th ed Delmas
LSE4084673 Fire in the city. sd. 19th ed Delmas. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire in the city. sd)

Fire of the Opera de la rue Lepelletier (Le Peletier) in Paris on October 28, 1873
XEE4155019 Fire of the Opera de la rue Lepelletier (Le Peletier) in Paris on October 28, 1873 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theatrical representation: "Ninety-three"("Ninety-three") by Paul Meurice (1818-1905)
XEE4175994 Theatrical representation: " Ninety-three" (" Ninety-three" ) by Paul Meurice (1818-1905) by Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

The fire of the Opera Wiener Ringtheater in Vienna (Austria) on 5 December 1881
XEE4171131 The fire of the Opera Wiener Ringtheater in Vienna (Austria) on 5 December 1881. Engraving by De Haenen in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1291 of 24 December 1881

Fire of the docks in London, England, 1858. Engraving by Morin in "
XEE4139595 Fire of the docks in London, England, 1858. Engraving by Morin in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'66 of 17 July 1858

Fire of the Flore Pavilion in the Tuileries in Paris. A newspaper
XEE4139454 Fire of the Flore Pavilion in the Tuileries in Paris. A newspaper. Engraving from 1880 in " La republique illustree" private collection

Fire of La Motte Seguin factory in Orleans, Loiret (45), 1858
XEE4139416 Fire of La Motte Seguin factory in Orleans, Loiret (45), 1858. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'68 of 31 July 1858

Fire of the Royal Palace on 24 May 1871 - lithography, late 19th century
LSE4107494 Fire of the Royal Palace on 24 May 1871 - lithography, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The destruction of Sodom - popular image, 19th century
LSE4102329 The destruction of Sodom - popular image, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of Sodom - popular image)

Detail of the main page of the Journal Illustre, No. 318 from 13 to 20 March 1870
PCT4298203 Detail of the main page of the Journal IllustrA©, No. 318 from 13 to 20 March 1870 (engraving) by French School

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"From Ancient Vikings to Modern Movements: A Fiery History of Arson" Arson, a destructive force that has plagued humanity throughout the ages, leaves behind a trail of devastation and chaos. In 845, the siege of Paris by the Vikings under Ragnar Lodbrok's leadership ignited fear and destruction in its wake (EVNT2A-00183). Centuries later, London Fire Brigade battled against flames during the second Brixton Riots, witnessing firsthand the havoc they are wreak. Throughout history, various motives have fueled this dangerous act. In Swabia, 1533, witches used fire to destroy houses as part of their malevolent practices. Similarly, Nottingham Castle became engulfed in flames on October 10th, 1831 (mid-19th century), leaving behind an eerie scene captured on canvas and has been employed as a tool for political expression and social change. The mob's burning of abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy's print-shop in Illinois in 1835 showcased how deeply rooted prejudices could lead to violent acts. Suffragette activists took up arson as a means to fight for women's rights at Rivington Pike. Yet even before recorded history began shaping our worldviews, fire played a significant role. Engravings from "La nature et l'homme" by Rengade depict prehistoric stilt-house settlements ablaze during conflicts at the dawn of the Iron Age—an early testament to mankind's capacity for destruction. Artistic interpretations further highlight society's fascination with arson throughout time. Paintings like "The Destruction of York Minster" (1829) or "The Chain" (1870) capture both historical events and symbolic representations—reminders that fire possesses both creative and destructive powers.