Christmas Eve Collection (#9)

The Fishermans Christmas Eve (engraving)
2773254 The Fishermans Christmas Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fishermans Christmas Eve)

The Christmas of the sailors, far and alone across the oceans (colour litho)
2798850 The Christmas of the sailors, far and alone across the oceans (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas of sailors)

The Christmas of the warring soldiers in Manchuria where the thermometer now marks 15 below zero (colour litho)
2798848 The Christmas of the warring soldiers in Manchuria where the thermometer now marks 15 below zero (colour litho) by Beltrame

A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin
2777915 A group of Russian nobles (former generals, former diplomats, former ladies of the aristocracy) who in Berlin... (colour litho) by Beltrame

While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho)
2783865 While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas Eve (colour litho)
2818818 Christmas Eve (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve)

Santa and His Bags of Toys on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho)
3034927 Santa and His Bags of Toys on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Santa Claus getting bags of toys out of his sleigh)

Santa Going Down a Chimney on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho)
3034907 Santa Going Down a Chimney on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Santa Claus going down a chimney with his sack of toys)

The House on Fire on Christmas Eve (engraving)
1612599 The House on Fire on Christmas Eve (engraving) by Williamson, John (1826-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House on Fire on Christmas Eve)

Preparing for Christmas Eve (engraving)
1611524 Preparing for Christmas Eve (engraving) by Garland, Henry (1854-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for Christmas Eve)

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (engraving)
1608411 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Christs Hospital and Christmas Eve (engraving)
1609258 Christs Hospital and Christmas Eve (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital and Christmas Eve)

Sketches of Christmas (engraving)
1608403 Sketches of Christmas (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Christmas)

Christmas Eve (engraving)
1602698 Christmas Eve (engraving) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 December 1876)

Covent Garden Market on Christmas Eve (engraving)
1594446 Covent Garden Market on Christmas Eve (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent Garden Market on Christmas Eve)

Christmas Eve on Board an Australian Pleasure Steamer (engraving)
1596415 Christmas Eve on Board an Australian Pleasure Steamer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve on Board an Australian Pleasure Steamer)

Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas)
827250 Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 155x130.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve, 1887. Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896)

Sorting the Christmas mail at the General Post Office, London, Christmas Eve, 1892 (litho)
6014216 Sorting the Christmas mail at the General Post Office, London, Christmas Eve, 1892 (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Santa Claus Delivering Toys, 1901 (chromolithograph)
3036334 Santa Claus Delivering Toys, 1901 (chromolithograph) by Clapsaddle, Ellen Hattie (1863/65-1934); (add.info.: Vintage illustation of Santa Claus)

Festive Christmas Tree in a Town Square, 1941 (screen print)
3036096 Festive Christmas Tree in a Town Square, 1941 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a decorated Christmas tree in a snowy town square; screen)

Santas Sleigh and Reindeer Flying in the Night Sky on Christmas Eve
3034926 Santas Sleigh and Reindeer Flying in the Night Sky on Christmas Eve, 1935 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

The Christmas Tree, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
NUL396509 The Christmas Tree, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920); 61x52 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Leadenhall Market on Christmas Eve, 1845 (engraving)
560155 Leadenhall Market on Christmas Eve, 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leadenhall Market on Christmas Eve)

Christmas of War 1915, In reduced, the toast, To the greatness of the Motherland, to the health of loved ones far away
2815815 Christmas of War 1915, In reduced, the toast, To the greatness of the Motherland, to the health of loved ones far away

The Christmas of the soldiers at war inside the trenches, outside the frost
2815712 The Christmas of the soldiers at war inside the trenches, outside the frost, the constant trepidation underground (colour litho) by Beltrame

For the Christmas of the soldiers in Africa, departure from Milan, as from every other city, of avalanches
2815499 For the Christmas of the soldiers in Africa, departure from Milan, as from every other city, of avalanches... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Military Christmas compared (engraving)
2785661 Military Christmas compared (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Christmas compared)

Peasants of Tonniens perambulating the Fields with Torches on Christmas Eve (engraving)
2771287 Peasants of Tonniens perambulating the Fields with Torches on Christmas Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A tragic adventure occurred, during an interlude, for Elohnes dramas... (colour litho)
2783553 A tragic adventure occurred, during an interlude, for Elohnes dramas... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic adventure occurred)

Christmas-Eve, the Cottagers Return from Market (engraving)
1608402 Christmas-Eve, the Cottagers Return from Market (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas-Eve, the Cottagers Return from Market)

The Pope at Gaeta (engraving)
1617820 The Pope at Gaeta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope at Gaeta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 December 1848)

The Great Square in Madrid, on Christmas-Eve (engraving)
1618691 The Great Square in Madrid, on Christmas-Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Square in Madrid, on Christmas-Eve)

Pictures for Christmas (engraving)
1617507 Pictures for Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures for Christmas. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 December 1846)

A Christmas Gift to the Empire, HMS "Good Hope, "the War-Vessel contributed to the Navy by Cape Colony
1628771 A Christmas Gift to the Empire, HMS " Good Hope, " the War-Vessel contributed to the Navy by Cape Colony, at Portsmouth, 25 December (litho) by Jane, Fred T

"Santa Claus, "at the Lyceum Theatre, the Children, Eric (Miss Kitty Loftus) and Rosamond (Miss Rosie Leyton)
1627786 " Santa Claus, " at the Lyceum Theatre, the Children, Eric (Miss Kitty Loftus) and Rosamond (Miss Rosie Leyton)

The Lighthouse, Christmas Eve (engraving)
1098010 The Lighthouse, Christmas Eve (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lighthouse, Christmas Eve)

Christmas in London (engraving)
1101616 Christmas in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in London)

December, Christmas Eve (engraving)
5997816 December, Christmas Eve (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: December, Christmas Eve)

Christmas Eve in Britany (engraving)
1607966 Christmas Eve in Britany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve in Britany)

Bride-Choosing on Christmas Eve (litho)
2799262 Bride-Choosing on Christmas Eve (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride-Choosing on Christmas Eve)

"So climbing on the railings he saw a wondrous sight"(engraving)
2781047 " So climbing on the railings he saw a wondrous sight" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stuff... of the other world (colour litho)
2777823 Stuff... of the other world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Things... from the other world)

King Frederick William III and Queen Louise of Prussia with Crown Prince Frederick William
3621033 King Frederick William III and Queen Louise of Prussia with Crown Prince Frederick William, Prince William and Prince Frederick Louis dressed in Military uniforms, Christmas Eve

Father Christmas, asleep in the park (chromolitho)
3656858 Father Christmas, asleep in the park (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas, asleep in the park)

Bringing in the Yule Log on Christmas Eve (engraving)
670382 Bringing in the Yule Log on Christmas Eve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in the Yule Log on Christmas Eve)

Policeman lifting girl at post box, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731320 Policeman lifting girl at post box, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman lifting girl at post box)

Christmas in Rome at the National Stadium, in front of the stage of the Sovereigns, the children of the schools
2815747 Christmas in Rome at the National Stadium, in front of the stage of the Sovereigns, the children of the schools

Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields (engraving)
2772542 Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Capturing the Magic of Christmas Eve: From Earthrise to Artwork" As we gaze at the iconic Earthrise photograph, our hearts fill with wonder and awe. The beauty of our planet illuminated under the night sky reminds us of the enchantment that awaits on Christmas Eve. Transporting ourselves back in time, we find solace in c1915 artwork by Stanhope A Forbes. His depiction of a serene Christmas Eve scene takes us to a simpler era, where joy and love were cherished above all else. In Charles Dickens' timeless tale, "A Christmas Carol, " artist John Leech captures Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a cold-hearted miser to a compassionate soul. This powerful image serves as a reminder that redemption and second chances are possible even on this magical night. Surfing Santas riding waves on their surfboards off Cocoa Beach, Florida bring an unexpected twist to traditional festivities. Amidst palm trees and sandy shores, they infuse laughter and warmth into this special occasion – proving that Santa can spread cheer wherever he goes. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's artistic interpretation of "A Christmas Carol" adds depth and emotion to the classic story. Through his brushstrokes, we witness characters come alive with vivid expressions, reminding us of the power behind Dickens' words. Thomas Nast's engravings take us through various facets of Christmases past. From Santa Claus coming down chimneys to bell-ringing celebrations echoing through English streets – these illustrations evoke nostalgia for traditions that have stood the test of time. Traveling further back in history, we glimpse Martin Luther celebrating with his wife Katharina von Bora and children on Christmas Eve in 1536. This German engraving from the 19th century reminds us that family bonds grow stronger during this season as loved ones gather together around flickering candlelight. Even cats join in on the merriment.