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Comic Christmas card, Apollo and Daphne
Comic Christmas card, Apollo and Daphne, designed by Robert Dudley. Date: circa 1880s
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Aged Dudley Instrument Lyre Maid Metamorphosis Mistletoe Mythology Noel Spinster Stringed Musical
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This charming Victorian-era Comic Christmas card, designed by Robert Dudley, features a delightful scene of Apollo and Daphne in the midst of the holiday season. Dated circa 1880s, this card brings together the classical world of Greek mythology and the festive spirit of Christmas. In the foreground, an older, spinster-like woman, perhaps representing the Christmas hostess, plays a lyre, a stringed musical instrument, beneath a lush, green Christmas tree. The tree is adorned with traditional ornaments, including holly, mistletoe, and apples, adding to the festive atmosphere. The main scene unfolds in the background, where Apollo, the god of the sun, music, poetry, archery, and prophecy, is depicted in his full glory. He is shown with his quiver of arrows and a laurel wreath on his head, while his sister, Daphne, transforms into a tree to escape his amorous advances. The metamorphosis is captured in a whimsical, almost comical way, as Daphne's arms and legs turn into tree branches, and her face becomes the leaves. The card's design showcases the intricate detail and artistry of the Victorian era, with its use of bold colors, intricate line work, and the integration of classical mythology into the Christmas theme. This unique and captivating card would make a wonderful addition to any vintage Christmas card collection or as a decorative piece in a Victorian-inspired home.
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