Fire Wood Collection (page 3)

Meeting the Rubezahl
Two Bohemian (Czech) children, gathering firewood, encounter the Rubezahl - a mysterious wild man who haunts the mountains

Sawing Firewood
Sawing logs for firewood

Pilgrim Fathers Land
The landing of the Pilgrim Fathers : their first task is to gather firewood to keep warm !

Vision at Lourdes
The scene at the Grotte de Massabieille when Bernadette Soubirous, gathering firewood with friends, sees the figure of a young female, later identified as the Virgin

Racial / Japan / Woman C1900
A Japanese woman carries a bundle of firewood on her head

Bernadette / Postcard
Bernadette Soubirous, while gathering firewood, sees the Virgin Mary in the rocky grotto at Lourdes

Folklore / Casseur De Bois
LE CASSEU DE BOIS (= branch-breaker) of Berry, central France, entity who breaks tree branches and may challenge the peasant as he gathers his firewood

Bernadette / Vision / Laugee
Bernadette Soubirous, while gathering firewood, suddenly sees the Virgin Mary in the grotto

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"Embracing the Warmth: A Journey Through Firewood" As winter's icy grip tightens its hold, we find solace in the crackling flames that dance upon a bed of firewood. Like a scene from Currier & Ives' enchanting lithograph "The Snow Storm, " our imaginations transport us to a bygone era where cozy hearths provided refuge from the biting cold. In Lourdes, France, amidst the awe-inspiring vision witnessed by many, firewood symbolizes hope and faith. The image of Bernadette and her loyal sheep reminds us that even in the darkest times, warmth can be found through unwavering belief. Across continents in Brazil's Yanomami tribe, indigenous women gracefully gather wood with purposeful strides. Their resilience mirrors that of Burnham Beeches' ancient trees standing tall in Buckinghamshire. Both remind us of nature's bountiful offerings and our responsibility to protect it for generations to come. High up in Switzerland's Walser village of Grimentz, Valais, an orderly woodpile stands as a testament to human ingenuity against harsh alpine winters. It echoes Orkhon Valley's legend of Donagh Adee - a tale passed down through generations about bravery fueled by burning logs during treacherous snowstorms. Venturing further into Africa's vibrant landscapes brings us to Benin's Grand Popo village on Mono River. Here lies another form of sustenance - salt-making - where villagers rely on firewood for their livelihoods while embracing communal unity around flickering fires. From lithographs capturing serene winter scenes to oil paintings depicting frozen wonderlands, firewood serves as both muse and medium for artists seeking inspiration within its warm glow. N. D De Lourdes' masterpiece invites viewers into an ethereal world where every brushstroke captures the essence of this elemental force.