Grimm Brothers Collection

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

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

Hansel and Grettel (colour litho)
8636174 Hansel and Grettel (colour litho) by Smith, Jessie Willcox (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansel and Grettel)

Little Snowdrop (colour litho)
8651688 Little Snowdrop (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snowdrop)

Performance of Hansel and Gretel, Botanic Gardens, Regent's Park, London (litho)
8672112 Performance of Hansel and Gretel, Botanic Gardens, Regent's Park, London (litho) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performance of Hansel and Gretel)

A prince speaking to an old woman sitting on the floor and cutting grass with a serpe
PCT4278312 A prince speaking to an old woman sitting on the floor and cutting grass with a serpe. Illustration of the 19th century by Bertall (Albert d'Arnoux)

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709535 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon.

19th Century Edition of the Grimm Brothers folk tales, 1812
1577985 19th Century Edition of the Grimm Brothers folk tales, 1812; (add.info.: 19th Century Edition of the Grimm Brothers folk tales, Children's and Household Tales)

Illustration for Tom thumb, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4278302 Illustration for Tom thumb, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: 19th century illustration for the tale of the brothers Grimm Tom Thumb: the tiny child (dwarf)

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709598 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon.

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709591 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon.

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709564 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon.

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709549 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon.

The Boy Miller and the Little Pussy, 1924 (engraving)
FGL5464925 The Boy Miller and the Little Pussy, 1924 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrated edition of the fables of the brothers Jacob Grimm (1785 - 1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786 - 1859)

The geese keeper. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437799 The geese keeper. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The geese keeper, (the little goose keeper, tale of the Brothers Grimm)

Frerot and sister (or Little Brother and Little Sister), the sister takes care of her brother turns into a deer
NWI4926240 Frerot and sister (or Little Brother and Little Sister), the sister takes care of her brother turns into a deer

Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm, Wilhelm Karl Grimm (engraving)
8636430 Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm, Wilhelm Karl Grimm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Ludwig Karl Grimm, Wilhelm Karl Grimm)

Snowdrop and the Seven Little Dwarfs (colour litho)
8636183 Snowdrop and the Seven Little Dwarfs (colour litho) by Smith, Jessie Willcox (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowdrop and the Seven Little Dwarfs)

Little Snowdrop (colour litho)
8646652 Little Snowdrop (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snowdrop)

Little Snowdrop (colour litho)
8646651 Little Snowdrop (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snowdrop)

GRIMM, Jacob (engraving)
CUL4851580 GRIMM, Jacob (engraving); (add.info.: GRIMM, Jacob (1785-1863). German philologist and writer. Portrait of Jacob Grimm after an original drawing by Burggraf

Cover of the tales of the brothers Jacob Grimm, 1924 (engraving)
FGL5464946 Cover of the tales of the brothers Jacob Grimm, 1924 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrated cover of the tales of the brothers Jacob Grimm (1785 - 1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786 - 1859)

Illustration for "The seven of Suabans", 1924 (print)
FGL5464943 Illustration for "The seven of Suabans", 1924 (print); (add.info.: Illustrated cover of the tales of the brothers Jacob Grimm (1785 - 1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786 - 1859)

Snow White and Rose Pompon. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437811 Snow White and Rose Pompon. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. Snow White, Red Rose and the Dwarf)

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709493 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709479 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709575 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709544 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709520 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Hansel et Gretel, Hansel and Gretel (postcard)
3433890 Hansel et Gretel, Hansel and Gretel (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Contes de fees. Coll. part. Literature. Fairy Tale. Hansel and Gretel and the witch)

The Hansel and Gretel burning in Hallein
3730409 The Hansel and Gretel burning in Hallein; (add.info.: The Hansel and Gretel burning in Hallein, according to an original sketch by A)

Little Snowdrop (colour litho)
8646663 Little Snowdrop (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snowdrop)

Little Snowdrop (colour litho)
8646649 Little Snowdrop (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snowdrop)

Figures from Children's Books: One of the Seven Dwarfs (colour litho)
8646606 Figures from Children's Books: One of the Seven Dwarfs (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Seven Dwarfs)

Illustratation for "The Geese Keeper", 1924 (print)
FGL5464931 Illustratation for "The Geese Keeper", 1924 (print); (add.info.: Illustrated cover of the tales of the brothers Jacob Grimm (1785 - 1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786 - 1859)

Illustration of the tale "Sleeping Beauty" "Folk tale tells by brothers Grimm (Jacob Grimm)
NWI4925632 Illustration of the tale "Sleeping Beauty" "Folk tale tells by brothers Grimm (Jacob Grimm, 1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) and also by Charles Perrault (1628-1703)

The Little Red Riding Hood, 1917 (postcard)
ICA4840013 The Little Red Riding Hood, 1917 (postcard); (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in Colours, 1917_6: The Little Red Riding Hood - War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Childhood)

Grimm Brothers - Fairy Tales - Little Red Riding Hood, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709711 Grimm Brothers - Fairy Tales - Little Red Riding Hood, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Grimm Brothers - Fairy Tales - Little Red Riding Hood. Image date circa 1910)

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709510 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709445 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

Brothers Grimm - Fairy tales - Mother Hulda, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709326 Brothers Grimm - Fairy tales - Mother Hulda, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Brothers Grimm - Fairy tales - Mother Hulda. Image date circa 1910. Carl Simon Archive); United Archives/Carl Simon

Brothers Grimm - Fairy tales - Mother Hulda, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709305 Brothers Grimm - Fairy tales - Mother Hulda, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Brothers Grimm - Fairy tales - Mother Hulda. Image date circa 1910. Carl Simon Archive); United Archives/Carl Simon

Literature: Cover of the book of tales of the Grimm brothers, German edition of Berlin, 1865
NWI4925028 Literature: Cover of the book of tales of the Grimm brothers, German edition of Berlin, 1865.; (add.info.: Literature: Cover of the book of tales of the Grimm brothers)

Hansel and Gretel with gingerbread. 19th century chromolithography
IMB4824384 Hansel and Gretel with gingerbread. 19th century chromolithography; (add.info.: Hansel and Gretel with gingerbread. 19th century chromolithography); © Imagebroker

Hansel and Gretel in front of the witch's house, illustration of a tale of the brothers Grimm - Colorisee engraving
NWI4925045 Hansel and Gretel in front of the witch's house, illustration of a tale of the brothers Grimm - Colorisee engraving 19th century - (Hansel and Gretel)

Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf on the way to the forest - Illustration of a Berlin edition of 1865
NWI4926204 Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf on the way to the forest - Illustration of a Berlin edition of 1865, tales by brothers Grimm

Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print)
JLJ4709471 Hansel and Gretal illustration, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: written by Brothers Grimm); United Archives/Carl Simon

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The Grimm Brothers, renowned for their enchanting fairy tales, have left an indelible mark on literature and imagination. Their timeless stories continue to captivate readers of all ages. In "The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans)" from 1928, the brothers' magical transformation unfolds amidst a backdrop of grace and mystery. Similarly, in "The Lily And The Lion" created in 1908 using watercolor, gouache & ink on paper, the artists bring to life a tale brimming with symbolism and courage. During their visit to Hanau in the 1930s, the brothers found inspiration within its charming streets. It was here that they discovered scenes worthy of illustration - moments frozen in time forevermore. One such instance is depicted by Arthur Rackham's skilled hand: a young maiden adorns a roe buck's neck with her golden garter ("Little Brother and Little Sister"). This whimsical image transports us back to late 19th century Germany when these beloved tales were first published. In another captivating illustration from Hanau ("The Three Little Men in the Wood"), Rackham invites us into an enchanted forest where ripe strawberries await discovery. The vibrant colors evoke a sense of wonderment as we follow along with characters embarking on extraordinary adventures. However, not all tales are filled with sweetness and light; some carry darker undertones. In "The Twelve Brothers, " also illustrated by Rackham during this period, we witness justice being served as a wicked mother-in-law meets her gruesome fate – submerged within boiling oil alongside venomous snakes. Yet among these fantastical narratives lies respite at "The Hut in the Forest. " Here we find solace as Rackham portrays a young girl seeking shelter for the night through delicate brushstrokes reminiscent of late 19th-century illustrations. This scene reminds us that even amidst adversity there is hope and refuge to be found.