Elves Collection (page 2)

He beheld Slatarog standing on a peak, from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E
IL262842 He beheld Slatarog standing on a peak, from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons (colour litho) by Davie

Fairy and sprites in the undergrowth
BAL20744 Fairy and sprites in the undergrowth by Picard, Georges (1857-1946); Private Collection

Christmas scene (w / c on paper)
OVR356471 Christmas scene (w/c on paper) by Egedius, Halfdan (1877-99); 42x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

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Yorshire Terrier Dogs, with Father Christmas and Elf hats Date: 05-11-2019

The fairies sit round on mushrooms, and at first they are well behaved
3481721 The fairies sit round on mushrooms, and at first they are well behaved, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

The Kensington Gardens are in London, where the King lives
3481701 The Kensington Gardens are in London, where the King lives..", from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

"Frequently see strange sights, and hear music and voices in the air
3474177 " Frequently see strange sights, and hear music and voices in the air.." from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub

The elf ring by Kate Greenaway
3779375 The elf ring by Kate Greenaway. by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: The elf ring by Kate Greenaway. English artist 1846-1901. Kate Greenaway by M. H. Spielmann and G. S. Layard)

The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book
3748222 The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book by Arthur Rackham. Caption reads: Every moment they thought they would be eaten up)

Marjorie and Red Elf (colour litho)
5198033 Marjorie and Red Elf (colour litho) by Petherick, Rosa (1872-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marjorie and Red Elf)

Menu illustration: Ireland (colour litho)
6029955 Menu illustration: Ireland (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ireland. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

Robin (colour litho)
1630865 Robin (colour litho) by Brooks, G. (fl.1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elfin Book of Birds published circa 1940 published by A B &s Limited); out of copyright

Nightingale (colour litho)
1630862 Nightingale (colour litho) by Brooks, G. (fl.1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elfin Book of Birds published circa 1940 published by A B &s Limited); out of copyright

Fairies and Elves Dancing, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731052 Fairies and Elves Dancing, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairies and Elves Dancing)

When the cock crowed for the third time
909042 When the cock crowed for the third time by Goble, Warwick (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy Book published by MacMillan 1926); English, out of copyright

Snowman with elves (chromolitho)
729847 Snowman with elves (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowman with elves. English)

Elves delivering Christmas gifts, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731218 Elves delivering Christmas gifts, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elves delivering Christmas gifts)

Boy sailing boat and watching Pixies, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731094 Boy sailing boat and watching Pixies, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy sailing boat and watching Pixies)

Go charge my goblins that they grind their joints with dry convulsions
3260691 Go charge my goblins that they grind their joints with dry convulsions, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub

You demi-puppets that by moonshine do the green sour ringlets make
3260690 You demi-puppets that by moonshine do the green sour ringlets make, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub

"Now, good Sir John, how live your Windsor wives"
3082716 " Now, good Sir John, how live your Windsor wives", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

The Elves and the Shoemaker
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale The Elves & the Shoemaker. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

The Third Gift an Enormous Hammer, illustration from Myths from Many Lands
KW285475 The Third Gift an Enormous Hammer, illustration from Myths from Many Lands, published 1912 (litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

My, the glowing red one! (colour litho)
CHT202141 My, the glowing red one! (colour litho) by Andersen, Hans Christian (1805-75) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Danish, out of copyright

Cock Robin Defending his Nest (oil on canvas)
Ma201266 Cock Robin Defending his Nest (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Feasting and fun among the fuschias, illustration from In Fairyland
STC222014 Feasting and fun among the fuschias, illustration from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) by Doyle

The Wounded Squirrel (pencil, w / c & bodycolour with gum arabic on paper)
CH401608 The Wounded Squirrel (pencil, w/c & bodycolour with gum arabic on paper) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 47x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Fairy Twilight (w / c heightened with white on paper)
CH401607 Fairy Twilight (w/c heightened with white on paper) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Titania and Bottom, from A Midsummer Nights Dream (oil on canvas)
CH401606 Titania and Bottom, from A Midsummer Nights Dream (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 44.4x68.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Bewitched Piper, 1882 (pencil and watercolour)
659799 The Bewitched Piper, 1882 (pencil and watercolour) by Sullivan, William Holmes (1836-1908); 52.7x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bewitched Piper. William Holmes Sullivan (fl)

A fairy ring
Young girl watching a circle of small elves dancing. Date: circa 1915

Fairy picnic
Young girl in Fairyland sharing a picnic with a family of elves in a woodland scene

Mr John Bull in a Quandary or the Anticipated effects of the Railway Calls, pub
3025392 Mr John Bull in a Quandary or the Anticipated effects of the Railway Calls, pub. 1845 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Asleep in the Moonlight (coloured engraving)
PNH351956 Asleep in the Moonlight (coloured engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); 27.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Asleep in the moonlight)

Fairies in a Birds Nest (without the frame - see also 84823)
Ma84824 Fairies in a Birds Nest (without the frame - see also 84823) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 25x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Gnomes Terrifying a Miner, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies
STC255579 Gnomes Terrifying a Miner, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves and Other Little People by Thomas Keightley (1789-1872) Published 1880 by American School

An adventure on the clifftop, from My Magazine, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3709003 An adventure on the clifftop, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (colour litho) by Bernard, C. E. B. (fl.1914-29); Private Collection; (add.info.: C E B Bernard (20th cent) My Magazine

The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book
3750556 The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book by Arthur Rackham. Caption reads: Every moment they thought they would be eaten up)

These tricky fairies sometimes slyly change the board on a ball night
3481720 These tricky fairies sometimes slyly change the board on a ball night... from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

A band of workmen who were sawing down a toadstool rushed away leaving their tools behind
3481710 A band of workmen who were sawing down a toadstool rushed away leaving their tools behind them, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

When they think you are not looking they skip along pretty lively
3481695 When they think you are not looking they skip along pretty lively, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

A Victorian New Year card of three fairies carrying a hamper on which is a label
3604276 A Victorian New Year card of three fairies carrying a hamper on which is a label inscribed with Best Wishes, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a party of elves carrying musical instruments
3604275 A Victorian Christmas card of a party of elves carrying musical instruments and gazing at a bewildered robin, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

"And nightly meadow fairies, look you sing", illustration from
3082715 " And nightly meadow fairies, look you sing", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

"They were ruled by an old squaw spirit who hung up the new moons in the skies
3100411 " They were ruled by an old squaw spirit who hung up the new moons in the skies and cut up the old ones into stars.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Gnomes and Humans. 19th century

Elves and Gnomes. 19th century

Bullfinch (colour litho)
1630863 Bullfinch (colour litho) by Brooks, G. (fl.1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elfin Book of Birds published circa 1940 published by A B &s Limited); out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Enchanting World of Elves: A Captivating Journey into Fairy Realms" Step into a realm where magic and wonder intertwine, as we explore the captivating world of elves. These mystical creatures, often depicted as small and mischievous, have long captured our imaginations with their whimsical tales. In Mabel Lucie Attwell's "The Allies of Santa Claus, " we witness these tiny beings assisting Santa in his mission to spread joy during Christmas time. Their tireless efforts behind the scenes remind us that kindness knows no bounds. Florence Mary Anderson's artwork transports us to ethereal fairy revels and enchanting moonlit landscapes. In "Whither Away" and "The Moonchild, " we catch glimpses of elusive elves dancing in circles, their delicate movements echoing ancient rituals. Alfons Marie Mucha's portrayal of an elf adorned with iris flowers evokes a sense of beauty and grace. The vibrant colors bring this magical creature to life, reminding us that nature holds secrets waiting to be discovered. "The Key to the Moon" and "A Sail in the Moon Boat" by Florence Mary Anderson invite us on celestial adventures alongside these otherworldly beings. As they navigate through moonlit waters or unlock hidden realms, we are reminded that there is always more than meets the eye. Nils Jakob Blommer's depiction of meadow elves showcases their connection with nature. These gentle guardians protect the flora and fauna around them, ensuring harmony within their enchanted domain. Hilda Miller's fairies beckon us into a world where dreams come true. With each stroke of her brush, she captures their ethereal essence – delicate wings fluttering amidst blossoming flowers – inviting us to believe in magic once again. Theodore Kittelsen's masterpiece "White-Bear-King-Valemon" takes us on an epic journey filled with love and sacrifice.