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Chiristmas Collection

"Celebrating the Joy of Christmas: Cats Dancing, Nativity Scenes, and Victorian Cards" As the holiday season approaches

Background imageChiristmas Collection: The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper)

The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper)
CH136642 The Three Kings (pencil and w/c on paper) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); 41.8x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; © Estate of Paul Hey. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Cats dancing (litho)

Cats dancing (litho)
7201117 Cats dancing (litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Revellers, cats dancing)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293252 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Nicholas rewards the good children)

As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing
FGL5484421 As Santa is playing the piano, he is epitated by two children eager to receive their gifts. 19th century drawing; Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785
7142047 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia). Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Jan Bert. 1785.; Brakel, East Flanders, Belgium; (add.info.: Elst, parochiekerk Sint-Apollonia, Brakel)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century
7142229 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Painting. Adoration of the Magi. 17th century.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga, Veurne, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard

Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard
BAL12951 Father Christmas in the Snow, Victorian Postcard; Private Collection.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: A pre-Christmas display (b/w photo)

A pre-Christmas display (b/w photo)
8647510 A pre-Christmas display (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pre-Christmas display)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643610 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643390 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: The First Noel (colour litho)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving)

Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving)
8676670 Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Reproduction of the first 1843 Christmas greetings card (colour litho)

Reproduction of the first 1843 Christmas greetings card (colour litho)
8677700 Reproduction of the first 1843 Christmas greetings card (colour litho) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho)

Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho)
8677493 Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilization advances by leaps and bounds)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho)

Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho)
8677473 Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: November and December (chromolitho)

November and December (chromolitho)
8677388 November and December (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: November and December, All Saints' Day and Christmas)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving)

Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving)
3478780 Christmas cards, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Christmas cards, English, 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892

Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892
3478771 Family tensions at the Christmas table, 1892; (add.info.: Family tensions at the Christmas table, England, 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, 1881

Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, 1881
3478766 Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, 1881; (add.info.: Women collecting holly and greenery for Christmas decorations, English, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow, 1888 (engraving)

Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow, 1888 (engraving)
3478765 Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow, 1888 (engraving); (add.info.: Man taking home a Christmas tree, in heavy snow. German Illustration 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Angelic child, figure carrying a decorated Christmas tree through a forest, 1891

Angelic child, figure carrying a decorated Christmas tree through a forest, 1891
3478763 Angelic child, figure carrying a decorated Christmas tree through a forest, 1891; (add.info.: Illustration in an English publication depicting an angelic child)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869

Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869
3478759 Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 1869; (add.info.: Advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885

Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885
3478756 Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885; (add.info.: Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family. Paris, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds

Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Antoon Van Dijck. 1631
7142067 Parish church (Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw). Interior. Painting. Adoration of the Shepherds. Antoon Van Dijck. 1631.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw, Dendermonde)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602
7142247 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga). Triptich. Adoration of the Magi. 1602.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga, Veurne, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. 'Adoration of the Magi'

Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. "Adoration of the Magi". Ambrosoius Francken I. Ca 1600
7142221 Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus). Painting. "Adoration of the Magi". Ambrosoius Francken I. Ca 1600.; (add.info.: Parochiekerk Sint-Martinus, Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter

Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter
7279083 Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850

A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850
3330701 A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)

Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)
UTD4915952 Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving); (add.info.: Luthers pleasure of winter time (original text)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Christmas shopping in the German Bazaar, London 1869 (engraving)

Christmas shopping in the German Bazaar, London 1869 (engraving)
3478781 Christmas shopping in the German Bazaar, London 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Birth of Christ, 1868

Birth of Christ, 1868
3478778 Birth of Christ, 1868; (add.info.: Birth of Christ. Headpiece by John Leighton (1822-1912) from Good Words, London, 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)

Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving)
3478768 Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree, 1891 (engraving); (add.info.: Mother and children handing out the presents from the Christmas tree)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883

Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883
3478440 Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, 1883; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Santa Claus visiting a young destitute girl, standing outside in the snow)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving)

Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving)
5310014 Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Father Christmas bringing home the Yule log)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes

A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph)
1126043 A Santa Claus through the windowpanes passes a doll in his hand, under the snowflakes, 1907 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: 'A Bright and Happy Christmas', Victorian Christmas and New Year card

"A Bright and Happy Christmas", Victorian Christmas and New Year card
BAL10968 "A Bright and Happy Christmas", Victorian Christmas and New Year card; Private Collection; (add.info.: A little girl feeding a Pug).

Background imageChiristmas Collection: In the Snow, Victorian card

In the Snow, Victorian card
BAL10168 In the Snow, Victorian card; Private Collection.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Boy with a Hoop, Victorian card

Boy with a Hoop, Victorian card
BAL9769 Boy with a Hoop, Victorian card; Private Collection.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: A merry Christmas (colour litho)

A merry Christmas (colour litho)
8635591 A merry Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A merry Christmas. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving)

Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving)
8632079 Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bruder Klaus von der Flue, Saint Nicholas)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving)

Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving)
8649580 Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home for the holidays at Christmas)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho)

I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho)
8656567 I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "With every good wish for the festive season)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646646 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho)

Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho)
8677518 Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Singing around Christmas tree (engraving)

Singing around Christmas tree (engraving)
8667219 Singing around Christmas tree (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singing around Christmas tree)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho)

Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho)
8666322 Weihnachtsbescherung / Christmas Presents (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weihnachtsbescherung)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: Hoping you'll move in good circles this Xmas (colour litho)

Hoping you'll move in good circles this Xmas (colour litho)
8656812 Hoping you'll move in good circles this Xmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Best wishes)

Background imageChiristmas Collection: An unpopular idol! (litho)

An unpopular idol! (litho)
8662998 An unpopular idol! (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unpopular idol! Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)



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"Celebrating the Joy of Christmas: Cats Dancing, Nativity Scenes, and Victorian Cards" As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the enchanting traditions that make Christmas truly special. In a lithograph titled "Cats Dancing, " feline friends gracefully move to the rhythm of festive melodies, adding a touch of whimsy to our celebrations. The Polyptych of Conversano captivates us with its intricate detail depicting the Nativity. Painted in 1475 using tempera on panel, this masterpiece transports us back in time to witness the humble birth of Jesus Christ and reminds us of the true meaning behind this joyous occasion. A German Christmas card brings vibrant colors to life through lithography. Its vivid hues capture our attention as we exchange heartfelt greetings with loved ones during this magical time. In Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol, " Ignorance and Want are presented by a ghost appearing to Scrooge. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder for all humanity to embrace compassion and generosity during this season filled with love and goodwill towards others. Victorian cards adorned with chromolitho prints convey warm wishes for a Happy Christmas. From "To Wish you a Happy Christmas" to "Here's Christmas" and "A Merry Christmas, " these beautifully crafted cards evoke nostalgia while spreading cheer among family and friends. Another Victorian gem reads, "May Christmas be Happy and Bright. " The sentiment encapsulated within these words resonates deeply as we strive to create joyful memories that will illuminate our hearts throughout the year ahead. "Wishing you a Jolly Christmas" exclaims another charming Victorian card from c. 1880. Its chromolitho print captures an era when exchanging greetings brought delight into people's lives, reminding us that even today, simple gestures can bring immense happiness during this festive season. "A Merry Christmas" proclaims yet another Victorian card adorned with chromolitho artistry.