Fairies Collection

Fairy Revels
Enchanting illustration showing fairies dancing in a ring underneath a toadstool while pixies, elves and sprites watch and hold lamps. c.1925

Thumbelina (1955)

The Allies of Santa Claus by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Two little girls slumber on a window sill as the elvish helpers of Father Christmasm sprinkle fairy dust in order that he may deliver presents. Date: 1919

He was Jack Frost by Helen Jacobs
Enchanting illustration featuring a glistening Jack Frost lecturing a group of snowdrop fairies or pixies in a snow covered woodland glade

Shakespeare; Titania
Act II, Scene I Titania, Queen of the fairies with her train; "...Fairies, away! We shall chide downright, if I no longer stay Date: 1908

Fairies dance in a circle - Fairy Ring
He whistled to the merry elves, Were leaping in a ring

Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri. Private Collection

Fairies in flight by Florence Mary Anderson. 1915

Illustrated London News Christmas number cover, 1904
A beautiful fairy with wings, looks thoughtful as she gazes out to the sea and starry sky. Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1904. Date: 1904

Whither Away by Florence Mary Anderson
A group of delicate looking fairies and pixies ride around on dragonflies and bees. c.1925

The Moonchild by Florence Mary Anderson
A small, angelic looking child is carried through the sky in a basket held by a colourful group of fairies and pixies. c.1925

Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries
An autumnal folklore scene with a fairy, dressed in blue, sat amid the visible roots of a silver birch tree, holding a delicious-looking blackberry

Papageno (1935)

Fairies Merry Go Round
Fairies at play - a toadstool makes a convenient merry-go- round

Folklore / Fairies
Fairy flying with butterflies

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Fairies and toadstools, from The Dream Pedlar. 1914

Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire, office and factory -- trade design. 1920

The Fairy of Flight by William Barribal
A Spirit of the Age - The Fairy of Flight. Gorgeous illustration of a fairy with huge yellow wings. Date: 1909

Victorian flower fairies
Flower fairy dancing on a bed of poppies and lilies from a postcard published by Raphael Tuck Date: 1900

Rose Fyleman
Rose Amy Fyleman (1877-1957) - an English writer and poet, noted for works on fairy folk, for children"

Folklore / Fairies / Doyle
AN ELF-FAIRY ROMANCE (picture 2 of 3) He finds her, and this is the consequence

Knight and Fairies
A knight of the Round Table encounters fairies while he is riding at night through a wood

Folklore / Fairies / Goble
Fairies and flowers

Doyle Fairy Article
The title page of Arthur Conan Doyles article discussing the evidence for the existence of fairies

Fan with Fairies
A highly ornamental lace folding fan by Duvelleroy of Paris with painted scenes depicting fairies by a pond & with sticks carved in imitation of feathers

FAIRY RING
Children watch fairies dancing and creating a fairy ring

Peter Pan Statue
Happy children dancing in a fairy ring around Sir George Framptons statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, which was erected on 1 May 1912

Fairy Queen
The Fairy Queen takes an airy drive in a light carriage

A Sail in the Moon Boat by Florence Mary Anderson
Illustration showing two children and a baby going for a ride on a crescent shaped moon surrounded by pixies and fairies. c.1920

Mabel Lucie Attwell - The Idea of Fairies

Four Fairy Costumes for "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
SC36463 Four Fairy Costumes for " A Midsummer Nights Dream" produced by Robert Courtneidge at the Princes Theatre, Manchester, 1896-1903 by Wilhelm, C

Fairy Flowers by Florence Mary Anderson
" Fairy Flowers by Florence Mary Anderson. " Admire me. See how gorgeous I am", from The Secret of the Flowers by Edith M Coker." 1919

Two fairies clasping each other, from The Password to Fairyland -- Then they flew together and clasped in a tight embrace. 20th century

The Fairies (Le Villi). Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Fairies learn to dance before they learn to walk (Fairy Lore). 1920s

If you meet a fairy, don t run away, she won t want to hurt you, she ll only want to play. 1920s

Fairies by Hilda Miller
Enchanting illustration depicting a group of fairies holding hands and dancing through a field of flowers, while butterflies overhead mimic their dance steps

Fairy Melusine (Colour)
Raymond de Lusignan discovers that his wife is a fairy, and consequently - for thats how these things are - she has to leave him, for ever, flying from the castle window... Date: circa 1500

Melusine Revealed
Melusines fairy nature is discovered by her husband, Raymond de Lusignan, and she has to leave him for ever

Elf with iris flowers, ca. 1886-1890. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Elf with iris flowers, ca. 1886-1890. Private Collection

Bluebell in Fairyland by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss
Flyer for the revival of the musical Bluebell in Fairyland on 26th December 1927 at The Scala Theatre, by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, with music by Walter Slaughter

Girl with a baby fairy lying in the garden in summer
GIRL AND A BABY FAIRY Would you believe - I found a fairy on Midsummer Eve !

Water Babies / Fairies
The fairies came flying in at the window & brought her such a pretty pair of wings

Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes

Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker
An Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker, working on a pile of shoes

Advertisement for Fairy Dyes, promoted, appropriately, by some fairies who flutter through the night sky carrying a length of rainbow fabric. Date: c.1924

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Enchanting and ethereal, fairies have captivated our imaginations for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations in 'He was Jack Frost' by Helen Jacobs to the delightful characters in 'The Allies of Santa Claus' by Mabel Lucie Attwell, these mystical beings continue to weave their magic into our hearts. In literature, Shakespeare's Titania reigns supreme as the queen of fairies, her beauty and grace mesmerizing all who encounter her. And who could forget Thumbelina, the tiny fairy from the enchanting 1955 film? Her story reminds us that even the smallest among us can possess great courage and resilience. Venturing beyond books and movies, we find ourselves drawn to real-life encounters with fairies. The Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri transport us to a world beneath the waves where magical creatures frolic amidst shimmering waters. Art has also played a significant role in bringing fairies to life. Richard Dadd's masterpiece 'The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke' depicts an intricate scene filled with fantastical beings that ignite our imagination. Meanwhile, illustrations like those found on Illustrated London News Christmas number cover from 1904 evoke a sense of wonder during festive seasons. Renowned artists such as Florence Mary Anderson have beautifully captured both lightness and darkness within fairy realms. In 'Whither Away, ' we witness a fairy soaring through moonlit skies while 'The Moonchild' reveals a delicate creature basking in lunar radiance. Nature itself seems touched by fairy magic; an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries transports us into an enchanted forest where fairies dance amongst nature's bounty. And let's not forget about their playful side – Fairies Merry Go Round showcases these mischievous creatures enjoying their own whimsical carousel ride. Whether they exist solely within our imagination or dwell secretly among us, one thing is certain.