Home > Arts > Artists > E > David Evans
Girl seeing stories in the fire on a Christmas card
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Girl seeing stories in the fire on a Christmas card
Girl seeing stories in the fire on a Christmas and New Year card, with a humanised joint of meat, a pudding, a turkey, geese, bottles and a steaming kettle. Date: circa 1890s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23075004
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anthropomorphism Bottle Bottles Edge Edging Geese Goose Humanised Joint Lacy Meat Poultry Pudding Turkeys Year
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Waterfowl
> Geese
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> E
> David Evans
> Asia
> Turkey
> Related Images
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
> Special Days
> Christmas
> Related Images
> Special Days
> Christmas
> Victorian
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Girl Lost in the Enchanting Tales of the Fireplace: A Victorian Christmas and New Year's Eve Scene (circa 1890s) This image from the Victorian era depicts a young girl, her face aglow with wonder, as she peers into the roaring fireplace on a cozy Christmas and New Year's Eve evening. The fire crackles and dances, casting a warm, inviting light over the scene. The girl's eyes are fixed on the flames, as if she sees more than just the dancing embers. Surrounding her, a bountiful spread of holiday fare awaits. A humanized joint of meat, turkey, geese, and poultry share the hearth with a steaming kettle and an array of bottles and glasses. The food, rich with the aroma of the season, seems to come alive in this magical moment, with the turkey and geese taking on playful expressions, and the bottles and kettle appearing as if they are ready to pour out their contents. The girl's white, lacy dress and the elegant edging of the card add to the Victorian charm of the scene. The fireplace, with its ornate, white marble mantel and intricate woodwork, is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the era. As the girl becomes lost in the stories told by the fire, we are reminded of the simple joys and traditions that make the holiday season so special. This heartwarming image invites us to pause, gather around the fire, and let our imaginations run wild as we celebrate the magic of Christmas and New Year's Eve.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
