Pyrotechnics Collection

New Year fireworks, Funchal harbour, Madeira, Portugal
An impressive firework display at Funchal harbour, Madeira, celebrating the arrival of the New Year

Brighton & Hove Albion vs AEK Athens: Europa League Battle, September 21, 2023
Match action during the Europa League match between Match action between Brighton and Hove Albion and AEK Athens in the Group B, Europa League match, during the 2023/24 season

Firework rocket on stick

A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park, London
3525762 A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park, London, 1749 (etching, hand-colored) by English School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A participant in the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

Fireworks over Jerusalem I
Tal Paz-Fridman

French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Catherine
5306356 French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Catherine; Universal History Archive/UIG.

17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658
5311130 17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658; (add.info.: Date: 1658); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Yew Tree firework, 1830 (engraving)
5311529 Yew Tree firework, 1830 (engraving); (add.info.: The branches are made up of static fireworks, while the crown is a white fountain.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Catherine
5306375 French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Catherine; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illumination of Gibraltar in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illumination of Gibraltar in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The illuminations of the town, the fortified Rock, the harbour and shipping

The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Ga Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Gardens, [London], 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War

The Peace Commemoration at Brighton - Fireworks on the Chain Pier, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans
The Peace Commemoration at Brighton - Fireworks on the Chain Pier, 1856. Report in the "Brighton Herald" newspaper of celebrations marking the end of the Crimean War....signal rockets were

The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - the Fireworks in the Green-Park: the Grand Finale, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - the Fireworks in the Green-Park: the Grand Finale, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Norfolk:..a display of fireworks on the Tuesday market-place'

The Peace Commemoration: the Fireworks, sketched from the Mall, in St. James's Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration: the Fireworks, sketched from the Mall, in St. James's Park, 1856. Londoners celebrate the end of the Crimean War....the effect was something like that which would be

The Peace Commemoration: at Dublin - Fireworks in Phoenix Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration: at Dublin - Fireworks in Phoenix Park, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Ireland: brilliant scene around the Wellington Obelisk...[the programme promised

The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Victoria-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Victoria-Park, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in London. Twenty-one guns followed as a Royal salute

The Peace Commemoration at Plymouth - Rockets and General Illumination of the Fleet in the Sound - f Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Plymouth - Rockets and General Illumination of the Fleet in the Sound - from a sketch by H. A. Luscombe, 1856

Fireworks at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Bow-Road, on Tuesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fireworks at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Bow-Road [in London], on Tuesday, 1850....the Committee of this excellent Charity...provided for the subscribers

Spanish advert for rockets
3784497 Spanish advert for rockets; (add.info.: Spanish advert for rockets. Caption: Farmers! The best defence against hail: granifugos rockets'.( Early 20th century?)); Lebrecht History

architecture arno bridge building display europe
architecture, arno, bridge, building, display, europe, fire work, firenze, fireworks, florence, holiday, italy, old, outdoors, ponte, pyrotechnics, renaissance, river, san giovanni, town, tradition

Europe, Italy, Liguria. Fireworks in Manarola for San Lorenzo

Europe, Italy, Cinque Terre. Fire works for San Lorenzo in Manarola

Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749, ... ca. 1749
Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749, ca. 1749. A fireworks display, with music specially composed by Handel, was held in St James Park, London

Plan for the fireworks display in honor of Emperor Leopold, Nuremberg, November 15, 1686, after 1686

Fireworks on June 23, 1595, for the entry to Küstrin of the Margrave of Brandenburg and Du... 1595
Fireworks on June 23, 1595, for the entry to Kustrin of the Margrave of Brandenburg and Duchess of Prussia, 1595. Possibly by Georg Keller

Preparation For the Firework Display Held at Piazza Navona, Rome
XIR349726 Preparation For the Firework Display Held at Piazza Navona, Rome, to Celebrate the Birth of the Dauphin, 1729 (oil on canvas) (detail of 91023) by Pannini or Panini

Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving)
3525771 Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Harpers Weekly, Vol)

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge
3525769 Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night 1883 (colour lithograph) by American School

Wheels for fireworks, illustration from Recueil de plusieurs machines militaires et
XIR217845 Wheels for fireworks, illustration from Recueil de plusieurs machines militaires et feux artificiels pour la guerre et recreation by Francois Thybourel, Pont-a-Mousson

Fireworks, The Worlds Fair VI, 1901 (woodcut on tinted Japan paper)
3525770 Fireworks, The Worlds Fair VI, 1901 (woodcut on tinted Japan paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Coronation of the Czar Alexander I, Moscow, September 1801, 1801 (w / c)
3525759 Coronation of the Czar Alexander I, Moscow, September 1801, 1801 (w/c) by Russian School (19th century); 33x50 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fireworks in Covent Garden, 1809 (etching and aquatint, hand colored)
3525761 Fireworks in Covent Garden, 1809 (etching and aquatint, hand colored) by Lens, Bernard II (1659-1725); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fireworks, 1922 (oil on canvas)
BAL75875 Fireworks, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 27x31.5 cm; Brodski Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Fireworks at Ryōgoku Bridge, 1858 (colour woodblock print)
3493304 Fireworks at Ryōgoku Bridge, 1858 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fireworks Across the Potomac, 1902 (oil on canvas)
NUL396506 Fireworks Across the Potomac, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Moser, James Henry (1854-1913); 48x73.5 cm; Private Collection; Canadian, out of copyright

How to set fireworks, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria by Diego Ufano
XIR217842 How to set fireworks, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria by Diego Ufano, Brussels, 1613 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Treatise of Bonfires, illustration from Pratique de la Guerre
XIR217841 Treatise of Bonfires, illustration from Pratique de la Guerre by Francois Malthus, Paris, 1656 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge
NYH191555 Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and the Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night in 1883 (colour litho) by American School

Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, 1907 (chromolithograph)
3035766 Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, 1907 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Uncle Sam witnessing fireworks on the Fourth of July;)

The Girandola at the Castel Sant Angelo, c. 1781 (etching with hand-coloring)
3525766 The Girandola at the Castel Sant Angelo, c.1781 (etching with hand-coloring) by Desprez, Louis Jean (1743-1804); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Advertisement for the 1898 season at Alexandra Palace (engraving)
614140 Advertisement for the 1898 season at Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the 1898 season at Alexandra Palace)

How to fire a royal salute, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria
XIR217843 How to fire a royal salute, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria by Diego Ufano, Brussels, 1613 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Firework display at the Jardin de Tivoli, c. 1826 (engraving)
5864417 Firework display at the Jardin de Tivoli, c.1826 (engraving) by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1767: A Triumphal Arch with the Farnese Hercules, 1767

Fireworks at Hemissem, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Fireworks at Hemissem, 1625-77

Fire, ca. 1630. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Fire, ca. 1630

Festival for the Family of the Elector of Saxony, Dresden, February 28, 1678: Hercules Fireworks

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"Captivating Pyrotechnics: A Spectacular Display of Fireworks Around the World" As the clock strikes midnight, vibrant fireworks illuminate the night sky over Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal, welcoming a new year with a dazzling burst of colors. With a firework rocket on stick held high, an enthusiastic participant joins the annual bonfire night parade in Lewes, creating an electrifying atmosphere that captivates all who witness it. In Taijiang town, Guizhou Province, China, Asia comes alive during the Fire Dragon lunar New Year festival as mesmerizing pyrotechnics light up the sky and bring joy to locals and visitors alike. Against the backdrop of Europe's architectural marvels like Arno Bridge building display in Italy or stunning Liguria coastlines adorned with fireworks for San Lorenzo celebrations in Manarola - these displays are truly awe-inspiring. Edinburgh's Fringe Festival Virgin Money Fireworks offer a breathtaking spectacle as bursts of color explode above Lothian skyline in Scotland; an event cherished by both locals and tourists seeking unforgettable experiences. Delving into history reveals George Vertue's intricate plan for London's Royal Fire-Works back in 1749 or Nuremberg's grand display honoring Emperor Leopold - showcasing how they have long been celebrated worldwide. Rewinding further to June 23rd, 1595; Kustrin witnessed magnificent fireworks commemorating Margrave of Brandenburg and Duke Johann Georg’s entry – reminding us that this art form has enchanted audiences for centuries. From New Year festivities to cultural celebrations across continents and throughout time – pyrotechnics continue to ignite our senses and leave us spellbound with their brilliance and beauty.