Fairies Collection (page 2)

The Fairies of the Serpentine, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie
3481693 The Fairies of the Serpentine, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub. 1906 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); The Stapleton Collection; English

The Key to the Moon by Florence Mary Anderson
Enchanting illustration showing a small child climbing a ladder to unlock a small door in the moon while a group of fairies and elves hover around in the starlit sky. circa 1920

High Above the Town by Florence Mary Anderson
A group of children with a baby fly high above a town in a winged cradle, accompanied by a fairy. c.1925

Filling the Air with Fairy Forms -- a little girl blows a dandelion clock and in her imagination it turns into a flight of fairies. Date: circa 1920s

Fairies Hunt Bats
Bats are hunted by fairies for their wings

Fairies Steal a Child
A fairy flies off carrying a baby human on her back Date: 1908

Fairies Pick Apples
Fairies and elves pick apples

Kingsley / Water Babies
Tom saw the fairies carry baby & cradle gently down; another drowned baby is introduced to the world of the water babies

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On moonlit nights the fairies hold their revels, naturally choosing a picturesque castle ruin as the setting

Children Fairies Pixies Children's Postcard design
Children, Fairies, Pixies, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, M, Sherborne, 12022645

Moonlight by Frank Rogers
A young girl kneels as a group of elves, pixies, fairies and imps dance in a circle around her. Date: 1920s

Fairyland Fancies -- a little girl gazes into the fire, seeing imaginary figures of fairies, witches and goblins. late 19th century

Fairies at the New Moon
Fairies are excited by the new moon, and like to dance by its minimal light. Date: 1908

Fairies, Kensington Gdns
The fairies are exquisite dancers... Date: First published: 1904

A Piper of Dreams
Child-like piper in a fantastic, moonlit snowy landscape, surrounded by fairies, pixies and cupids. The illuminated border shows various Christmas and nursery characters and motifs

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Titania, queen of the Fairies, magically enamoured of Bottom, the Weaver, comes to her senses - - a scene from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream

Fairies and Elves Feast
Feasting and fun among the fuchsias - fairies and elves are visited by butterflies, which gives you some idea how tiny they are !

Fairies Dance in Woods with Faun on Gramophone
Upto-date fairies dance to the music of the radio Date: 1925

Fairyland Express, All Aboard for the Land of Nod
Toddlers in white nightgowns board a train to the Land of Nod, accompanied by various toys as bedtime companions. Date: 1924

Triumphal March of the Elf-King, illustration from In Fairyland
STC222002 Triumphal March of the Elf-King, illustration from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) by Doyle

The isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurst not
3260683 The isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurst not, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub

Little girl watching a fairy, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

And there were strings of fairies hanging from the stars (I stood against the window). 1922

Frog with elves

Fairies Tree carving by Ola Cohn, 1931-4, Fitzroy Garden, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Fairies Dancing in Ring
Fairies dance in the moonlight

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Fairies live on good terms with animals and birds - here, fairies are combing goats beards, something which goats themselves find it hard to do, having no hands (or combs)

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Titania, queen of the Fairies, is magically enamoured of Bottom, the Weaver, who has been magically endowed with a donkeys head - scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream

Fairies and Snowball
Fairies and children play with a giant snowball, each seeing which can push it hardest

Visit from a Fairy
A girl is visited by a friendly fairy in bed at night, and gets taken on a wonderful journey

Goblins spying on witches on a Christmas card
Goblins spying on two witches with a cooking pot on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration)
8698469 The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-1923); (add.info.: Music. La damnation de Faust (The Damnation of Faust), opera by Hector Berlioz (1845)

The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho)
8630978 The Fairy felt a sharp nip (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy felt a sharp nip)

Parade of elves and fairies in the train of the elf king. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an
FLO4614826 Parade of elves and fairies in the train of the elf king. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Elves and fairies dancing among the toadstools in the moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an
FLO4614668 Elves and fairies dancing among the toadstools in the moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Fairies
5307465 Fairies.; (add.info.: Headpiece depicting fairies by George Heywood Sumner. George Heywood Maunoir Sumner (1853-1940) an English painter, illustrator and craftsman. Dated 19th century

Fairies and a stag beetle
5307459 Fairies and a stag beetle.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fairies and a stag beetle. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Midsummer Night's Dream, by Felix Mendelssohn, c.1900 (chromo)
2636200 Midsummer Night's Dream, by Felix Mendelssohn, c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music. Midsummer Night's Dream, by Felix Mendelssohn inspired by William Shakespeare)

A drunken man's hallucination, 1850
3478449 A drunken man's hallucination, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man's hallucination of a male dressed as a fairy queen)

Peter Pan and Tinkerbel (colour litho)
8635408 Peter Pan and Tinkerbel (colour litho) by Miller, Hilda Theodora (1876-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Silhouette of a pixie (litho)
8635229 Silhouette of a pixie (litho) by Beckmann, Johanna (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silhouette of a pixie)

The elves whose little eyes glow (engraving)
8636437 The elves whose little eyes glow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elves whose little eyes glow)

A Merry Night-Wanderer (engraving)
8636435 A Merry Night-Wanderer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Night-Wanderer)

Robin Goodfellow (engraving)
8634903 Robin Goodfellow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Goodfellow. From 19th century reproduction.); © Look and Learn.

The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer (engraving)
8634806 The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer)

Dwarf and Fairy, c.1910 (postcard)
2014238 Dwarf and Fairy, c.1910 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy tale. Dwarf and Fairy. Postcard, England, ca 1910.); Photo © CCI.

Fancy dress outfits: Fairy, Dutch Fisher Boy, Grenadier, Vandyke (litho)
8636845 Fancy dress outfits: Fairy, Dutch Fisher Boy, Grenadier, Vandyke (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy, Dutch Fisher Boy, Grenadier, Vandyke)

"Al was this lond fulfilled of faerie" (engraving)
8636424 "Al was this lond fulfilled of faerie" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Enchanting and ethereal, fairies have captivated our imaginations for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations in 'He was Jack Frost' by Helen Jacobs to the delightful characters in 'The Allies of Santa Claus' by Mabel Lucie Attwell, these mystical beings continue to weave their magic into our hearts. In literature, Shakespeare's Titania reigns supreme as the queen of fairies, her beauty and grace mesmerizing all who encounter her. And who could forget Thumbelina, the tiny fairy from the enchanting 1955 film? Her story reminds us that even the smallest among us can possess great courage and resilience. Venturing beyond books and movies, we find ourselves drawn to real-life encounters with fairies. The Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri transport us to a world beneath the waves where magical creatures frolic amidst shimmering waters. Art has also played a significant role in bringing fairies to life. Richard Dadd's masterpiece 'The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke' depicts an intricate scene filled with fantastical beings that ignite our imagination. Meanwhile, illustrations like those found on Illustrated London News Christmas number cover from 1904 evoke a sense of wonder during festive seasons. Renowned artists such as Florence Mary Anderson have beautifully captured both lightness and darkness within fairy realms. In 'Whither Away, ' we witness a fairy soaring through moonlit skies while 'The Moonchild' reveals a delicate creature basking in lunar radiance. Nature itself seems touched by fairy magic; an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries transports us into an enchanted forest where fairies dance amongst nature's bounty. And let's not forget about their playful side – Fairies Merry Go Round showcases these mischievous creatures enjoying their own whimsical carousel ride. Whether they exist solely within our imagination or dwell secretly among us, one thing is certain.