Burning Heat Collection

Evora Museum. Sun. Painting. Portugal
7136074 Evora Museum. Sun. Painting. Portugal.; Museu de Evora, Portugal; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The heat in London (colour litho)
2808827 The heat in London (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heat in London)

James Watt watching his grandmothers tea kettle boil (colour litho)
7185299 James Watt watching his grandmothers tea kettle boil (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt watching his grandmothers tea kettle boil)

Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho)
7201398 Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire)

The Glorious Days of July (engraving)
7167129 The Glorious Days of July (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glorious Days of July)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bassinoire; Warming-pan; Warmpfanne (engraving)
7194863 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bassinoire; Warming-pan; Warmpfanne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bassinoire; Warming-pan; Warmpfanne)

Man tending a camp fire (engraving)
7185830 Man tending a camp fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man tending a camp fire)

Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving)
7201039 Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working with iron in a furnace)

SUMMER SKETCH: the vine suffers... lets suffer the vine, 1857 (illustration)
7211597 SUMMER SKETCH: the vine suffers... lets suffer the vine, 1857 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: SUMMER SKETCH: The vine suffers)

Working in an iron forge (engraving)
7185985 Working in an iron forge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working in an iron forge)

Dowsing luminous electric radiator (litho)
7185625 Dowsing luminous electric radiator (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dowsing luminous electric radiator)

Glass making (coloured engraving)
7201042 Glass making (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass making. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calorifere; Hot-air stove; Warmofen (engraving)
7195133 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calorifere; Hot-air stove; Warmofen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calorifere; Hot-air stove; Warmofen)

The dramas of the mines (colour litho)
2808998 The dramas of the mines (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drama of the mines)

Where weapons are being prepared for victory (Colour Litho)
2808632 Where weapons are being prepared for victory (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where weapons are being prepared for victory)

Earthquakes in Livorno, the population who fled from the houses at dawn heats up to the bonfires... (colour litho)
2815615 Earthquakes in Livorno, the population who fled from the houses at dawn heats up to the bonfires... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great heat of New York forces people to bathe in the fountains and escape the sun to... (colour litho)
2815457 The great heat of New York forces people to bathe in the fountains and escape the sun to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Burning Heat: A Fiery Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the scorching world of "Burning Heat" as we explore the captivating power of fire in various settings. From the ancient Evora Museum in Portugal to the bustling streets of London, heat has left its mark throughout history. In one corner, a vibrant painting at Evora Museum transports us to a sun-drenched landscape, where every stroke seems to radiate burning heat. Meanwhile, a color litho depicts the sweltering atmosphere of London, reminding us that even urban jungles can be consumed by intense temperatures. Moving forward through time, we witness James Watt's fascination with his grandmother's tea kettle boiling. This color litho captures his awe as he realizes how heat can transform water into steam – an innovation that would revolutionize industry forever. But it is not just controlled heat that captivates our attention; chaos also plays its part. A girl sounding an alarm bell warns of a fire in another vivid color litho – flames dancing wildly against darkened skies. As we delve deeper into history, an engraving titled "The Glorious Days of July" reveals how summer ignites passion and rebellion within people's hearts. The heat becomes symbolic for both literal fires and metaphorical sparks that ignite change. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on yet another journey through engravings showcasing tools like bassinoires and warming-pans – objects used to combat cold but still harnessing their own fiery potential. From there, we witness man tending campfires and working with iron in furnaces through detailed engravings. These images remind us of humanity's age-old relationship with fire – simultaneously fearing its destructive force while relying on it for survival and progress. A dramatic scene unfolds before our eyes as Queensland forest fire engulfs everything in its path - an engraving capturing the bravery required to dash through such infernos while battling the elements.