Fairytale Collection

The Frog King or Iron Henry (colour litho)
AKV384620 The Frog King or Iron Henry (colour litho) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Froschkoenig oder der Eiserne Heinrich;)

sisyphus
Jeffrey Hummel

Fingals Cave, showing basalt columns, Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Morella, c1920. Artist: Harry Clarke
Morella, c1920. An illustration for Tales of Mystery & Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). From The Studio Volume 78, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1919-20]

Faerie Queene, c1900. Artist: Walter Crane
Faerie Queene, c1900. The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser (1553-1599), illustrated by Walter Crane (1845-1915). From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme

The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans), 1928. Re re-telling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale

Illustration of Chateau de Mercues, Mercues, Lot, France

Red dress
Petr Kleiner

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

Fairies by the Brook, 1895 (oil on canvas)
5615403 Fairies by the Brook, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Pirner, Max (1854-1929); 99x61 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Austrian, out of copyright

Titania and Bottom from William Shakespeares A Midsummer-Nights Dream
1199541 Titania and Bottom from William Shakespeares A Midsummer-Nights Dream, (pencil and w/c on paper) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906)

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Illustration, The Cat and Mouse in Partnership -- The Cat stole away behind the city walls to the church. Date: 1909

Illustration of a fox dressed in suit and top hat

Aim for the moon
Maarten Léon

Powder Rush
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

Sun light filters between clouds and illuminates trullo house. Unesco World Heritage Site, Alberobello, Province of Bari, Apulia, Italy

Traditional trullo house illuminated by christmas lights. Unesco World Heritage Site, Alberobello, Province of Bari, Apulia, Italy

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

The Babes in the Wood, 1903. From A Peep into Fairyland, by E. F. & C. Manning. [Frederick Warne & Co. London, New York, 1903]

Sleeping Beauty by Felix de Gray
Scene from the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty showing the moment when the Prince finds Aurora asleep but looking remarkably perfect considering shes been out like a light for over a hundred years

Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w / c on paper)
OVR423075 Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumphal March of the Elf-King, illustration from In Fairyland
STC222002 Triumphal March of the Elf-King, illustration from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) by Doyle

Any Old Fairy Tale, 1919 (w / c on board)
SAV329253 Any Old Fairy Tale, 1919 (w/c on board) by Parsons, Arthur Wilde (1854-1931); Bristol Savages, Bristol, UK; (add.info.: painted January 1st, 1919; ); British, out of copyright

Poster for Mother Goose, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling
3082142 She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

Alice in Wonderland, made for television and broadcast 28th December 1966. Picture shows Peter Sellers during filming in Surrey. Picture taken 18th June 1966

Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle Built On The Possible Site Of A Crannog

The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Morning mist over Lake Bohinj
Rising sun burns away morning mist over Lake Bohinj in Slovenia

"I Have Hardly Closed My Eyes The Whole Night! Heaven Knows What Was In The Bed
" I Have Hardly Closed My Eyes The Whole Night! Heaven Knows What Was In The Bed. I Seemed To Be Lying Upon Some Hard Thing, And My Whole Body Is Black And Blue This Morning

Many A Winters Night She Flies Through The Streets And Peeps In At The Windows, And Then The Ice Freezes On The Panes Into Wonderful Patterns Like Flowers

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293320 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The wolf in the bed with the Little Red Riding Hood)

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293317 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The wolf eat the Little Red Riding Hood)

The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print)
7293328 The Little Red Riding Hood, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. The wolf eat the grand mother. Imagery for the tale: The Little Red Riding Hood, by Charles Perrault)

The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437835 The Dwarf Tracassin. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The dwarf dwarf dances around the fire)

The Vaillant Little Tailor, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669225 The Vaillant Little Tailor, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Bluebeard, c.1880 (print)
7293393 Bluebeard, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Bluebeard visits his neighbor and asks to marry one of his daughters)

A triple overlaid mould-blown Cameo glass vase with flowering water lilies by Galle, c.1900 (glass)
1764780 A triple overlaid mould-blown Cameo glass vase with flowering water lilies by Galle, c.1900 (glass) by Galle, Emile (1846-1904); 26 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crow, illustration from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) (colour litho)
CHT181530 The Crow, illustration from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet.

The Eagle of Ebbw Abwy (litho)
8644974 The Eagle of Ebbw Abwy (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eagle of Ebbw Abwy)

Connia and the Fairy Maiden (litho)
8644972 Connia and the Fairy Maiden (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connia and the Fairy Maiden)

Caution to Readers (litho)
8644966 Caution to Readers (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caution to Readers)

Illustration for The Sea-Maiden (litho)
8644965 Illustration for The Sea-Maiden (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Sea-Maiden)

The Snow Queen (chromolitho)
8664004 The Snow Queen (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Queen. Illustration from Childhood's Golden Tales (Dean & Son, London)

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Step into a world of enchantment and wonder, where fairytales come alive in every corner. From the mystical Fingal's Cave with its mesmerizing basalt columns on the Isle of Staffa in Scotland to the ethereal artwork of Harry Clarke depicting Morella in the 1920s, these hints transport us to realms beyond our imagination. In this whimsical journey, we encounter Sisyphus, forever pushing his boulder uphill, reminding us of life's eternal struggles. The Faerie Queene by Walter Crane captures the essence of chivalry and adventure that lies within every fairytale. Meanwhile, an illustration showcasing Chateau de Mercues in France evokes images of princesses locked away in towers waiting for their knights in shining armor. The Wild Swans takes us on a poignant tale as twelve brothers are transformed into graceful birds against all odds. Sweetheart Roland beckons us with its mysterious allure while Three Billy Goats Gruff teaches valuable lessons about bravery and outsmarting adversaries. As we stumble upon Fairies by the Brook painted delicately on canvas or get lost amidst Mother Goose's magical tales through a captivating poster, we realize that fairytales have no boundaries - they can be found anywhere and everywhere. Even Shakespeare joins this enchanted realm with Titania and Bottom from A Midsummer Night's Dream casting spells under moonlit skies. Finally, as she trembles but unlocks that little door with her tiny key, we understand that it is often courage mixed with trepidation that leads us towards extraordinary adventures. Fairytales remind us to embrace our fears and embark on journeys filled with magic and possibility because sometimes happily ever after is just one step away. So let your imagination soar high like Pegasus' wings as you delve into these fairytale hints scattered across time and space – for within them lies a world where dreams become reality and ordinary lives transform into extraordinary tales worth telling.