1912 Frances Brundage Christmas Card Dancing Children Holly
Text on Card
A Merry Christmas. Painting Copyright 1912 by Frances Brundage.
Description
At the center of this composition, two rosy-cheeked children dance joyfully beneath a sprig of vibrant holly and red berries in this charming Edwardian Christmas postcard by celebrated American illustrator Frances Brundage. The boy, dressed in a brown suit with dark stockings and leather shoes, holds hands with a curly-haired girl wearing a white dress adorned with blue ribbons, matching blue stockings, and dainty blue slippers. Her delighted expression and lively pose radiate the warmth and innocence that made Brundage one of the most beloved greeting card artists of her era. The composition is elegantly simple against a cream background, allowing the vivid colors of the children's attire and the festive holly to draw the eye. The decorative 'A Merry Christmas' greeting rendered in green and red Art Nouveau-style lettering completes this enchanting holiday scene. A copyright notice at the bottom confirms this as an authorized 1912 Brundage printing, making it a prized collectible for vintage postcard enthusiasts.
Subjects
children, dancing, holly, Christmas, girl, boy
Printing Notes
Postcard format with copyright notice along the bottom margin. Artist signature visible on the card face. Green decorative border framing.
