Twee Collection

One of the Famly - a horse joins a family meal
One of the Family by Frederick George Cotman (original in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). Cotman painted this romantic scene of rustic domestic life at the Black Boy Inn at Hurley on Thames

Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England

Multicoloured beach huts at Seaton, a small seaside town on the Devon Heritage Coast, Jurassic Coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Girl / Country Meadow 1890
A little girl lies among the daisies in a spring meadow

"The Hop Queen", sculptured by G. Halse, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. '...it is not a portrait bust

"Boy Asleep", sculpture, by Alexander Munro, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1864. Creator: Unknown
"Boy Asleep", sculpture, by Alexander Munro, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1864. 'This most charming, but at the same time most difficult

"The Combe Farm," by G. Chester, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
"The Combe Farm," by G. Chester, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1864. Engraving of a painting. The "Combe," which is the subject of the admirably-painted landscape by Mr

"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Creator: Unknown
"A Cheap Entertainment" by J. Clark, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1876. Engraving of a painting. Is there anything in the world more graceful and comical

"Maidenhood" - painted by G. E. Hicks - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: T. Bolton
"Maidenhood" - painted by G. E. Hicks - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Engraving of a painting

The Rivals - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Rivals - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Exhibition of the British Institution. The scene is on the ice. The object of the Rivals is a coquettish little lady, in her sledge

The Hour-Glass - painted by H. Le Jeune, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Hour-Glass - painted by H. Le Jeune, 1850. Exhibition of the British Institution....two children are curiously watching the sand passing through an hour-glass - that homely measurer of time

The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Creators: Horace Harral, K. Johnson
The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours. The scene is the cabin of a peasant

The Visitors (w / c on paper)
FLF183039 The Visitors (w/c on paper) by Strachan, Arthur Claude (1865-1935); 25.4x17.7 cm; Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Bonne Fete postcard, 1908 (colour tinted photo)
TTN346431 Bonne Fete postcard, 1908 (colour tinted photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Name Day)

Bonne fete postcard, 1908 (colour tinted photo)
TTN346419 Bonne fete postcard, 1908 (colour tinted photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Name Day)

Angelic Girls, French Christmas Card (colour tinted photo)
TTN346422 Angelic Girls, French Christmas Card (colour tinted photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Happy New Year card with two babies hanging from an umbrella, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660534 Happy New Year card with two babies hanging from an umbrella, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Bonne Fete card, 1907 (colour tinted photo)
TTN346418 Bonne Fete card, 1907 (colour tinted photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Name Day)

Postcard of children standing around a maypole, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660505 Postcard of children standing around a maypole, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Kisses postcard, 1911 (colour tinted photo)
TTN346420 Kisses postcard, 1911 (colour tinted photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American Homestead in Summer, 1868. Artist: Currier and Ives
American Homestead in Summer, 1868

American Homestead in Spring, 1869. Artist: Currier and Ives
American Homestead in Spring, 1869

Companions, 1901. Artist: Arthur Cox Illustrating Co
Companions, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

Girl with Dog in Snow
A sweet little girl wrapped up against the snowy weather keeps her little dog warm in her muff

Twee Farmhouse
An old farmhouse, grotesquely modernised with rather twee shutters and a picket fence, Halewood, Lancashire, England. Date: 19th century

Young children sitting on a tree stump
Cartoon-style watercolour fantasy painting of two young children in rural costume, sitting atop a tree stump. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Fantasy Illustration - young boy and rabbit
A fantasy Illustration in a cartoon-esque style showing a young boy and pet rabbit. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

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"Twee: A Journey Through Nostalgic Delights" Step into the enchanting world of "twee, " where whimsical moments unfold in unexpected places. In a picturesque scene at Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England, a horse joins a family meal, becoming one of the family. The idyllic countryside meadow from 1890 transports us to simpler times when girls roamed freely amidst nature's beauty. As we wander along the Devon Heritage Coast, our eyes are drawn to multicolored beach huts at Seaton. These vibrant structures stand as cheerful sentinels on this UNESCO World Heritage Site – remnants of carefree summer days and laughter-filled memories. Intriguingly, "The Visitors" captivate us with their presence on paper through watercolors. Their ethereal charm invites us to explore their mysterious story further. Meanwhile, Bonne Fete postcards from 1908 beckon with color-tinted photographs that capture joyous celebrations and heartfelt wishes. French Christmas cards reveal angelic girls adorned in delicate hues—a glimpse into festive traditions across borders and time. A Happy New Year card takes us back to 1913 when two babies playfully hang from an umbrella—an image that encapsulates hope for new beginnings. Bonne Fete cards transport us again to 1907—vivid color-tinted photos depict scenes filled with merriment and affectionate greetings exchanged among loved ones. And then there is the captivating postcard showcasing children encircling a maypole—a snapshot frozen in time from 1913; its hand-colored photo evokes nostalgia for bygone festivities. Finally, a tender moment unfolds through "Kisses"—a postcard dated 1911 captures love's sweetness through tinted photography—reminding us of timeless expressions of affection shared throughout history.