Fairy Collection (#79)

Dierama pulcherrimum in flower
PROPERTY RELEASED. Angels fishing rod (Dierama pulcherrimum) in flower. Photographed in Dorset, Uk, in July

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MOREAU: FAIRY WITH GRIFFINS. Oil on canvas by Gustave Moreau

Swan Lake ballet, Swan Princess and Siegfried
The Swan Princess begs Siegfried not to shoot, and reveals that she and her followers are enchanted by the wicked Rotbart

Swan Lake ballet, the unfortunate girls become swans again
Siegfried and Odette are about to embrace when the evil Rotbart disguised as a large owl appears, and the unfortunate girls become swans again

Ondine taken from the ship, leaving Palemon with Berta
The angry Tirrenio creates a storm and carries Ondine from the ship, leaving Palemon with Berta. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Puss in Boots talks to reapers mowing a meadow, persuading them to tell the King that the meadow belongs to his Master. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried promises delivery from Rotbart
Siegfried promises to deliver the swans from the evil spell of Rotbart and they all dance for joy. He invites Odette to the ball his parents are giving

Puss in Boots tells the King his Master is drowning
Puss in Boots stops the Kings coach and tells him that his Master is drowning (though he is only bathing in the river). Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Palemon kisses Ondine and dies in her arms
Palemon kisses Ondine, despite knowing that this will be fatal, and dies in her arms. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Thumbelina finds a Swallow by the Moles tunnel
Thumbelina finds a Swallow lying apparently dead at the entrance to the Moles tunnel. She wraps him in cotton wool, and the warmth brings him back to life

British Ballad, The Luck of Eden-Hall
THE LUCK OF EDEN HALL. British ballad describing the taking of the famous 13th century goblet from a fairy banquet by Lord Musgrave

British Ballad, Robin Goodfellow
ROBIN GOODFELLOW (The Mad Merry Pranks of) British ballad. More commonly known as Puck, the work of this mischievous creature is done by moonlight, and his mocking, laugh is Ho ho ho!

Fairy Glen - Betws-y-Coed - Wales

Primula Malacoides (Fairy Primrose, Baby Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family, native to China, with white, pink or purple flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

Angel of Love by Millicent Sowerby
A cheery little angel smiles against a backdrop of a love heart and roses

Fairies by Hilda Miller
Fairies flit and dance above a pond at twilight watched by an assembled group of bunnies

We Anchored by the Moon by Hilda Miller

Fairy and phoenix by Hilda Miller
A winged fairy in a green dress and hat, walks alongside a stunning firebird or phoenix

Music from The Yellow Dwarf, pantomime
Cover design for a collection of music from the pantomime, The Yellow Dwarf, a serio-comic fantasia performed at Covent Garden Theatre

The Princess of the Castle by Hilda Cowham
Lovely illustration by Hilda Cowham showing a princess in a flounced, floral trimmed dress watching from the steps of her castle as a knight rides past and raises his flag or standard in her direction

Androsace Chumbii (Chumbyi) in winter
Androsace Chumbii (Chumbyi), of the Primulaceae family, also known as rock jasmine or fairy candelabra, seen here in winter

Androsace Sarmentosa, of the Primulaceae family, also known as rock jasmine or fairy candelabra. They flourish in rock clefts in the full sun, and spread rapidly

Androsace Glacialis, of the Primulaceae family, also known as rock jasmine or fairy candelabra. They flourish in rock clefts on alpine summits, with pink flowers fading to white in the early spring

Fairy Tales of Spring - Red Riding Hood by Pauline Baynes
Red Riding Hood illustrated by Pauline Baynes, one of four fairy tales reflecting the seasons. Little Red Riding Hood is distracted in her mission to take a basket to grandmother by the flowers in

Childrens Carnival - Jester and Columbine
Two children dressed up for a fancy dress party; one as a jester holding a balloon and another as a Columbine complete with a star topped wand

Emperors New Clothes - Princess and the Pea
Illustrations of two well-known Fairy Tales: The Emperors New Clothes (left) and The Princess and the Pea (right)

Hansel and Gretel - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves - illustrations by Malcolm Greensmith to these two classic Fairy Tales

The Nymph of the Tree Top
A nymph, naked except for diaphanous drapery, stands above the tree tops surveying the forest below

A Kingdom for a Night by Charles Robinson
A colourful, busy scene showing a selection of fairies, elves and woodland folk bringing various gifts and toys to " two little mortals" who are sitting in the highest branches of a tree

The Christmas Party Up to Date: Fairy Tales by Broadcast b
Christmas parties this year will possess a new and fascinating attraction, both for young and old, in the shape of the latest wonder of wireless telephony

The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1908
Fairy stood in a holly bush

The Lure of Spring by Edmund Blampied
Coloured fantasy illustration by Edmund Blampied showing a soldier being lured by a cupid and fairy like girls against a spring background

Telling Fairy Tales
A man reads from a book at a large fireplace, the men, women and children around him look suitably entertained

Inspiration by Tremator
Colour illustration by Tremator showing an artist at his easel searching for inspiration, which arrives in the form of fantastical, fairy-like muses

The Frost Queen by Dudley Hardy
Fantasy Christmas illustration by Dudley Hardy showing an ethereal fairy-like figure appearing in a snowy landscape watched by two small rabbits

Cinderella dreams of a better life
Poor downtrodden Cinderella sits in the kitchen, dreaming of a better life (so distracted she misses the little birds tucking in to the supper for her evil sisters)

Spring! By A. E. Bestall
A scene of a winter sunset showing an elderly gentleman walking with his granddaughter across a snow covered field. A sprightly fairy is trying to tug the gentleman back

The Power of Imagination
A Grandfather laughs to himself as he reads aloud to his two grandchildren, both of whom have fallen asleep in his arms. The imagined fantasy world of the story unfolds behind him

Fairy leaves her home amid the roots
A small fairy leaves her house set in the roots of a tree. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Elfen sprite standing in the undergrowth
A young elfen sprite standing in the undergrowth near a speckled toadstool. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith set in a circular border

Children have fun dressing up
Three children (two girls and a boy) dressed up as a fairy queen, a red indian and a nurse. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

Sling Back Fairy Wedge
In a feature entitled Best Foot Forward we are introduced to the Fairy Wedge, open toe, sling back shoe, just the thing for summer days

A Modern Cinderella
A little girl helps a younger child with her shoes or boots, recalling the tale of Cinderella

Stage Gesture - Anger
Mlle Adele Desiree as La fee Rageuse (the angry fairy) in Rothomago

Medical / Inhalers / 1892
Advertisement for Clarkes " Fairy" combination lamp, an aid to the treatment of influenza and bronchitis

Hop O my Thumb
The Ogre is tricked into slitting the throats of his seven daughters

Sleeping Beauty / (Crane)
-At last he came to the tower and opened the door of the little room where Rosamond lay

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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.