Fairy Collection (#5)

Water nymph hovering over water (litho)
6031829 Water nymph hovering over water (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water nymph hovering over water)

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8970302

Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Illustration celebrating the tricentenary of Shakespeare's birth

Eye01
Rafal Kulik

Eye02
Rafal Kulik

Eye03
Rafal Kulik

Eye04
Rafal Kulik

Eye05
Rafal Kulik

Eye06
Rafal Kulik

Eye08
Rafal Kulik

Eye07
Rafal Kulik

Eye10
Rafal Kulik

Eye09
Rafal Kulik

Young Ophelia
Tammy Swarek

Floral Stock 3
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 10
Bilge Paksoylu

Art Flower 5
Bilge Paksoylu

Flowers In Water 1
Bilge Paksoylu

Flowers In Steam 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Flowers In Steam 1
Bilge Paksoylu

Floral Stock 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Floral Stock 1
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 9
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 8
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 7
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 6
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 5
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 4
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 3
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Flowers 1
Bilge Paksoylu

Delicate Fl
Bilge Paksoylu

Fantasy Fairy Doll
Xuan Thai

Magic forest
Gigi Rosado

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)

Gouget as Belphegor in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Gaite
5855477 Gouget as Belphegor in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Gaite.; (add.info.: Desire Louis Eugene Gouget (d.1897)

Actress in costume as the Diable (devil) in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855449 Actress in costume as the Diable (devil) in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin.; (add.info)

Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855448 Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin.; (add.info.: Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La)

Mlle. Alphonsine as the Princess Castorine in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Theatre de la Gaite
5855480 Mlle. Alphonsine as the Princess Castorine in "Les Cinq Cents Diables" at the Theatre de la Gaite.; (add.info.: Mlle)

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France: girl deguisee in fee, 1900
LUX4773622 France: girl deguisee in fee, 1900; (add.info.: France: girl deguisee in fee, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph)
XEE4143316 The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac

"Hi friend, take the whole castle with the Queen and all that it contains on your shoulders"
3533981 "Hi friend, take the whole castle with the Queen and all that it contains on your shoulders", illustration from the Belgian fairytale The Seven Conquerors of the Queen of

"The Prince, looking out, saw him snatch up the Princess and soar rapidly away"
3533961 "The Prince, looking out, saw him snatch up the Princess and soar rapidly away", illustration from the Serbian fairytale The Story of Bashtchelik

"And when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to
3533956 "And when he saw White Caroline, he started to play on his organ the most beautiful airs that it was possible to hear, and the three little dogs commenced to dance together"

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In the enchanting world of fairies, imagination takes flight. From the whimsical illustrations of "What the Little Girl Saw in the Bush, 1904" to Helen Jacobs' portrayal of Jack Frost, these magical beings captivate our hearts. Mabel Lucie Attwell's "The Allies of Santa Claus" reminds us that even Santa has fairy helpers spreading joy during Christmas time. Harry Clarke's Snow Queen transports us to a winter wonderland where fairies dance amidst glistening snowflakes. Meanwhile, on Capri Island, fishermen encounter mermaids in the mystical blue Grotto, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Richard Dadd's masterpiece "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke" unveils an intricate world where fairies revel in their mischievous ways. In "Old Woman in the Wood, " we witness a fairy tale come alive through captivating imagery. The Illustrated London News Christmas number cover from 1904 showcases fairies sprinkling magic over holiday festivities. Shakespeare's Ariel from "The Tempest" reminds us that even within literature, these ethereal creatures hold sway over our imaginations. Pauline Baynes' illustration of Hansel and Gretel invites us into autumnal fairy tales filled with adventure and wonder. Lastly, Lotte Reiniger's pioneering animation film "The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)" brings to life ancient Arabian tales with mesmerizing shadow puppetry. Within each artwork or story lies a glimpse into a realm where dreams intertwine with reality – a place where fairies reign supreme and ignite our sense of childlike wonderment.