Gerda & the Reindeer - Storybook Classics Greeting Card

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A heartwarming scene from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, as brought to life by Edmund Dulac in Stories from Hans Andersen (1938), "The reindeer did not dare to stop. It ran on till it came to the bush with the red berries. There it put Gerda down, and kissed her on the mouth, while big shining tears trickled down its face." It's a wintertime storybook classic! See this image as an art print!

Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) stands as a luminary figure in the world of illustration! A French-born, British naturalized artist, Dulac's work epitomizes the Golden Age of Illustration. His portfolio includes a remarkable range of illustrations for classic fairy tales, WWI relief books, popular contemporary magazines, and even postage stamps! Notably, his first commission involved illustrating the novels of the Brontë Sisters. His distinctive style, characterized by intricate line work, sumptuous colors, and a fusion of Eastern and Western artistic influences, continues to inspire artists and captivate admirers around the world, leaving an enduring legacy in the realm of visual storytelling.

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