Faerie Collection

Edmund Spenser reading to Raleigh
Edmund Spenser reading the first part of his epic poem The Faerie Queen to Sir Walter Raleigh in Ireland

The Faerie Queene
The Queene on her throne

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

Green Witch
Debarghya Mukherjee

believe
Katie Andelman

I will go to
Achmad Kurniawan

St George (d. c303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut)
536736 St George (d. c303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal)

Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, 1940 (screen print)
2622340 Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, 1940 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Edmund Spenser, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)
1772304 Edmund Spenser, c.1800-03 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x84 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

The fairy queen
Charlaine Gerber

LADY AUTUMN (Part 5)
Paolo Lazzarotti

DDE-90035988
Highlands, Scotland. Scottish legend says that if you hike up the Faerie falls, take a drink of water, make a wish, and then run down the hill as fast as possible; your wish will come true

DDE-90035989
Highlands, Scotland. Scottish legend says that if you hike up the Faerie falls, take a drink of water, make a wish, and then run down the hill as fast as possible; your wish will come true

Elves, 1906 (w / c)
6200833 Elves, 1906 (w/c) by Peddie, George Salmond (1883-1911); 22.8x17.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

The Enchanted Knight, 1909 (pen & ink)
6200832 The Enchanted Knight, 1909 (pen & ink) by Peddie, George Salmond (1883-1911); 22.8x17.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Red Squirrel touching a fairy Date: 29-04-2021

Red Squirrel standing behind a fairy Date: 29-04-2021

Red Squirrel is holding on to a fairy a great tit is flying
Eekhoorn, Red Squirrel is holding on to a fairy a great tit is flying Date: 27-02-2021

Red Squirrel is holding on to a pinecone standing on a fairy
Eekhoorn, Red Squirrel is holding on to a pinecone standing on a fairy Date: 27-02-2021

Red Squirrel is holding on to a fairy a great tit is watching
Eekhoorn, Red Squirrel is holding on to a fairy a great tit is watching Date: 27-02-2021

Koolmees, great tit, Parus major standing on a fairy Date: 27-02-2021

Red Squirrel holding on to a fairy Date: 27-02-2021

Bluebell, a Sylph, 1836 (plaster)
PNH419718 Bluebell, a Sylph, 1836 (plaster) by Westmacott, Richard (1775-1856); 53.5x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Knight of the Red Cross
Red Cross Knight, a fictional character, is the protagonist of Book I of The Faerie Queene (1590), an epic poem by Edmund Spenser

Fairies Dancing by a Waterfall, 1913 (w / c on paper)
PNH354131 Fairies Dancing by a Waterfall, 1913 (w/c on paper) by Janny, Georg (1864-1935); 51x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Austrian

The British Valhalla -- Spensers Faerie Queene, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes. Date: 1845

Dust Jacket for A Treasury of Flower Stories by Inez N. McFee. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration

The Fairy Queen Appears to Prince Arthur, 1785-88 (oil on canvas)
3588566 The Fairy Queen Appears to Prince Arthur, 1785-88 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 100.5x106.9 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Swiss

Peregrination of a Comet, possibly a souvenir of Halleys Comet in 1834
CHT184906 Peregrination of a Comet, possibly a souvenir of Halleys Comet in 1834. 1849 (colour litho) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Beati Mundo Corde, 1890 (oil on canvas)
6200862 Beati Mundo Corde, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Joseph Noel (1821-1901); 177.8x245.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Titianas Elves Robbing the Squirrels Nest, 1854 (oil on canvas)
PNH354102 Titianas Elves Robbing the Squirrels Nest, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Huskisson, Robert (1820-61); 37x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

In the woods
Shenshen Dou

The Fairies Song - A Midsummers Nights Dream - Act II, scene 2 - Titania asleep, surrounded by her fairy train

Edmund Spenser, C. 1552 To 1599. English Poet. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Edmund Spenser Circa 1552 To 1599 English Poet Laureate Author Of The Faerie Queene. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Oberon and Titania - Silhouette by the brilliant German cutter Paul Konewka. Date: circa 1860s

A Fairy Serenade - Fairy Troubadour atop a mushroom
A Fairy Serenade - A Fairy Troubadour atop a mushroom belting out some love songs for his girl... Date: 1920s

The First Born by Mary Y. Hunter. A new Mother tenderly cradles her infant son whilst a small girl fairy whispers words of advise (or comfort?). Date: 1912

Ping Pong in Fairyland
Fairies playing ping pong on a mushroom. Date: 1902

Spenser Irish Home
Edmund Spensers home at Kilcoman Castle, Ireland where the Faerie Queene was created. It was burnt down during Tyrones rebellion, 1597. Date: 16TH CENTURY

LUM: BLUEBIRD, c1916. The Land of the Bluebird. Woodcut by Bertha Boynton Lum, c1916

Nursery Tale - The Fairy Fountain - Jack and Jill reach the water source at the summit of the hill - their downfall is imminent... Date: 1880

Picture No. 10984672
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting bodies in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Picture No. 10984673
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting bodies in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Picture No. 10984674
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting bodies in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

St George (dc303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon. Perhaps Roman centurion beheaded near modern Tel Aviv. Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal, Russia, Venice

SPENSER, Edmund (1552-1599). The Faerie Queen
" SPENSER, Edmund (1552-1599). The Faerie Queen" and " The Shepheards Calendar". English edition 1617."

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In a world of enchantment and wonder, Edmund Spenser transports us to the realm of faeries. As he reads his epic poem "The Faerie Queene" to Raleigh, we are captivated by the magical tales that unfold before our eyes. The words come alive, painting vivid images in our minds. Florence Mary Anderson's exquisite illustrations in "Fairy Flowers" add another layer of beauty to this ethereal world. Each delicate brushstroke brings forth the essence of these mystical beings, their grace and charm captured forever on paper. "I will go to. . " whispers a dreamer lost in thoughts, yearning for an adventure beyond imagination. And indeed, with Spenser's masterpiece as our guide, we embark on a journey through time and space. Edmund Spenser himself comes alive in c. 1800-03 tempera on canvas portrait. His wise gaze holds secrets untold as if inviting us into his mind where faeries dance and sing. "The Fairies Song" echoes through the air like sweet melodies from another dimension. Its hauntingly beautiful verses resonate deep within our souls, reminding us that magic is real if only we believe. In 1940's screen print "Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, " we witness an awe-inspiring spectacle unfolding above us. These winged creatures soar towards their enchanted haven amidst clouds painted with dreams and aspirations. "Fairy Time - A seated fairy blows a dandelion head, " captures a moment frozen in eternity. With one gentle breath, wishes take flight carried by delicate seeds floating away on whispered hopes. The fairy queen reigns supreme over her domain; her power radiates from every pore as she presides over nature's wonders with grace unmatched by any mortal being. "LADY AUTUMN (Part 5)" reveals yet another facet existence – the changing seasons mirrored in their vibrant colors and ever-shifting energies.