Fairies Collection (page 4)

Behind the ship by Florence Mary Anderson
Beautiful illustration showing a group of rainbow-hued fairies following a ship sailing through the clouds. c.1925

Fairy Time - A seated fairy blows a dandelion head
Fairy Time - A seated fairy queen blowing the seeds off a dandelion seed head, whilst two sprites rest nearby under two toadstools Date: 1939

Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach silhouette from Divine Youth series
Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach silhouette from the Divine Youth series - a weightlifter. Date: 1911

Fee des eaux
Fe e des eaux. Found in the Collection of Muse e Gustave Moreau

You demi-puppets that by moonshine do the green sour ringlets make, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph)

Come unto these yellow sands illustration from The Tempest, 1926
Come unto these yellow sands illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 376;

Fairies dancing in a circle beneath the trees

Ancient Sleep
Stephanie Law

Dandy Puffs by Margaret Tarrant from Joan in Flowerland
Dandy Puffs by Margaret Tarrant, from Joan in Flowerland

The Frost Fairies
A childrens short story illustration which shows some mythical frost fairies clinging to some thin tree branches. Date: circa 1944

The Fisherman - fairy fishing by moonlight Date: circa 1920

The Moon Maiden - fairy in moonlight Date: circa 1920

Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight - fairies and bubbles Date: circa 1920s

How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow
Illustration, How Lovely, cried Pat, It's a Fairy Lake, by Lola Onslow Date: 1924

Dandelion-Puff Balloon Club by Thomas Maybank Date: 1920

Falling Leaf Aero Club by Thomas Maybank Date: 1920

The Fairy Lantern, by Grace Jones Date: 1937

Now, Guleech, by Arthur Rackham
Now, Guleech, book illustration by Arthur Rackham Date: 1916

Queen Of The Fairies
This sculpture shows a ballerina girl standing in an artistic pose, where her torso is bent slightly, with palms facing upwards, almost in a gesture of self protection. Date: circa 1915

Fairies Drinking Tea
An illustration of a pair of fairies drinking tea from a cup and saucer, which is as big as they are! Date: circa 1914

The Scent Maker Fairies Date: 1930

The Fairy Folk on Freddy Frog's Ferry Date: 1930

The Fairy Inn Date: 1925

Titania, Queen of The Fairies, Ethel Gabain
Titania - Queen of The Fairies, colour illustration. With description, Miss Dorothy Hyson was the Titania in the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Old Vic

Advertisement for Dunlop low pressure tyres. Scenic colour illustration, with fairy, trees and flowers, and Dunlop Cord Balloon tyre in foreground

FARIES & DEAD CHILD 1922
They stole little Bridget, ...they thought that she was fast asleep, but was dead with sorrow...they have kept her ever since, watching till she wake... Date: 1922

Anthropomorphised lepidoptera Chinese style. Date: circa 1840

Anthropomorphised lepidoptera a la Chinoise. Date: circa 1840

FAIRIES & DEAD CHILD
They stole little Bridget...They thought that she was fast asleep, But she was dead with sorrow... They have kept her ever since, Watching till she wake... Date: 1886

Margaret, in bed at night, is visited by a fairy Date: early 20th century

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Imps dancing around a tree where a princess is held prisoner, My Fairyland by Fiona Malcolm, 1916 (colour litho)
CHT163369 Imps dancing around a tree where a princess is held prisoner, My Fairyland by Fiona Malcolm, 1916 (colour litho) by Anderson, Florence (1874-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Queen Mab's Cave, after 1846 (oil on fabric)
XOS5886586 Queen Mab's Cave, after 1846 (oil on fabric) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 73x89.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Mushroom Land - Fairies by W M Cradduck

Girl with book and fairies. by Phyllis Chase

Elves or fairies having tea and cake with rabbits. by Phyllis Chase

Children playing on swing with fairies by M. Sherborne (no title)

Children and fairies in the sky Children's Postcard
Children, and, fairies, in, the, sky, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, M, Sherborne, 12022652

Fairies seen in clearing Children's Postcard
Fairies, seen, in, clearing, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, M, Sherborne, 12022651

Children playing with fairies in autumn leaves by M. Sherborne (no title)

Children waving to fairies Children's Postcard
Children, waving, to, fairies, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, M, Sherborne, 12022648

Children (Fairies/Pixies) by M Sherborne

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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.