Snowballs Collection

Christmas Snowballs 1939
Girls snowballing in Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill, south London, during the first Christmas of World War Two

A Christmastide morning
Front cover illustration from the Christmas edition of The Sphere, 1933 by Van Jones, showing a snowy scene on Christmas morning

One for Fido by Cecil Aldin - throwing snowballs
A woman dressed in a brilliant red dress, hat and black cloak contrasts dramatically with a snowy landscape as she throws snowballs for her pet spaniels. 1899

Two boys throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031470 Two boys throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Market Reports - Commodity Market
Market Reports - A Fall in Copper created some excitement! 1903

Children building a snowman
Five children building a snowman. 20th century

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

European otter (Lutra lutra) with snow ball, Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany, January. Captive

Boy with snowballs, Snowballing Ambush Date: 1879

The Month of January, c. 1400 (fresco) (see also 498706)
ALI75562 The Month of January, c.1400 (fresco) (see also 498706) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Snow man and snowballs (colour litho)
6011015 Snow man and snowballs (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow man and snowballs)

Snowball fight outside a castle, c. 1400 (detail of 75562)
498706 Snowball fight outside a castle, c.1400 (detail of 75562) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

A Cold Welcome (litho)
1598268 A Cold Welcome (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cold Welcome. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1897)

A Happy Christmas To You All! (litho)
1615806 A Happy Christmas To You All! (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Happy Christmas To You All)

Untitled, 1876 (oil on canvas)
476808 Untitled, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 121 x 221 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

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Sheep, fluffy white snowballs with Christmas hats in winter snow Date: 05-11-2019

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Sheep snowballs wearing Christmas hats stacked to resemble Christmas tree Date: 23-03-2020

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Sheep, fluffy white snowball with Christmas hat in winter snow Date: 10-10-2019

Winter in Amsterdam, c. 1898 (oil on panel)
871646 Winter in Amsterdam, c.1898 (oil on panel) by Breitner, Georg-Hendrik (1857-1923); 36.5x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Goethe In Frankfurt (litho)
5220365 Goethe In Frankfurt (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goethe In Frankfurt)

A Victorian Christmas card of two children in the snow playing with snowballs, c
3603684 A Victorian Christmas card of two children in the snow playing with snowballs, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Girl holding snowballs (chromolitho)
732768 Girl holding snowballs (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding snowballs.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Two girl angels throwing snowballs at each other (colour photo)
2797046 Two girl angels throwing snowballs at each other (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two girl angels throwing snowballs at each other)

Good advice (engraving)
2792652 Good advice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good advice. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

O soleil de Juillet, viens vit!!, pub. 1835 (engraving)
2958350 O soleil de Juillet, viens vit!!, pub. 1835 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winter amusements (colour litho)
3096775 Winter amusements (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter amusements)

Comic birthday postcard, Two children in the snow Date: 20th century

At War with Cupid (engraving)
1614720 At War with Cupid (engraving) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: At War with Cupid. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1892)

March, 1679-1704 (engraving)
6262585 March, 1679-1704 (engraving) by Dusart, Cornelis (1660-1704); 21.6x15.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Meissen Schneeballen vase, mid to late 19th century (porcelain)
1274538 Meissen Schneeballen vase, mid to late 19th century (porcelain) by KAandler, Johann Joachim (1706-75) (after); height: 57.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue crossed sword marks)

Vintage poster of boys pelting man with snowballs, 1896 (poster)
6292260 Vintage poster of boys pelting man with snowballs, 1896 (poster) by American School, (19th century); Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

January, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

In case they wanted us to play! by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

And make big snowballs all the day, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Birthday Card, rabbit snowballed by squirrels. 20th century

A Childs Christmas Memories (colour litho)
730609 A Childs Christmas Memories (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Childs Christmas Memories)

Lining-up snowballs on the wall, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731185 Lining-up snowballs on the wall, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lining-up snowballs on the wall)

Winter. Snowballing
Children playing snowballs. Artist: LEF Date: circa 1910

Winter, the Monster Snow-Ball (engraving)
2772556 Winter, the Monster Snow-Ball (engraving) by Willis, G. W. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter, the Monster Snow-Ball)

Edwardian Christmas postcard of a gold embossed Father Christmas throwing snowballs, c
3605068 Edwardian Christmas postcard of a gold embossed Father Christmas throwing snowballs, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Boy sweeping snow (colour photo)
3092989 Boy sweeping snow (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy sweeping snow)

Canada in winter (chromolitho)
3105185 Canada in winter (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada in winter)

Rough Play (colour litho)
961250 Rough Play (colour litho) by Girardet, Eugene Alexis (1853-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rough Play, the playful children just let loose from school)

The Snowballs (colour litho)
2638640 The Snowballs (colour litho) by Giacometti (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Giacometti Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

The Snowballs (colour litho)
2638638 The Snowballs (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Golden Santa Claus with snowballs on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Hit or Miss (engraving)
1604467 Hit or Miss (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hit or Miss. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 January 1894)

Snowballing a rabbit
Xmas. Pretty girl in red pelting snowballs at a scared rabbit. Date: circa 1918

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"Snowballs: A Timeless Winter Delight" Step back in time to Christmas Snowballs 1939, where the air was filled with joy and laughter on a Christmastide morning. Two mischievous boys decided to add some excitement by throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, captured forever on a New Year's greetings card (chromolitho). Meanwhile, Market Reports buzzed with activity in the Commodity Market as traders discussed their predictions for the season. But amidst all the hustle, one thing remained constant - the spirit of a merry merry Christmas Day. Children could be seen everywhere building snowmen and engaging in friendly battles of throwing snowballs. The thrill of launching those icy projectiles brought endless delight to both young and old alike. In another scene, a boy armed with an arsenal prepared for a Snowballing Ambush. With anticipation gleaming in his eyes, he plotted his strategic moves against unsuspecting targets. Nature itself joined in on the snowy fun as an adorable European otter playfully clutched onto its own precious snowball within Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany. Even far away from frosty landscapes like Eloff Street in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa; children reveled in creating memories alongside their beloved snowman on charming Christmas postcards. Traveling even further back through history reveals that this winter pastime has been cherished since ancient times. In c. 1400 fresco art titled "The Month of January, " we witness people engaged in joviality while indulging themselves with spirited rounds of snowball fights (see also 498706). Whether it is capturing moments frozen in time or experiencing pure bliss during present-day winterscapes – there is something undeniably magical about these simple spheres made from nature's gift. So let us embrace this timeless tradition and celebrate the enchantment that lies within every single snowy masterpiece - known as "snowballs.