Victorian Christmas Greetings Card with Squirrel Profile Portrait

Victorian Christmas Greetings Card with Squirrel Profile Portrait

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsforest green, deep red, golden yellow, snow white, brown
Vibessurreal, anthropomorphic

Text on Card

Christmas Greetings

Description

Christmas cheer takes an unexpected turn with a striking Victorian-era portrait of a squirrel rendered in profile, its form emerging from an ornate circular frame adorned with deep crimson foliage and golden sunlit background. The left panel depicts a serene winter forest landscape with snow-laden evergreens and a small figure traversing through the snowy woods near a cabin, creating a charming narrative of holiday adventure. The sophisticated chromolithographic printing showcases the era's mastery of color layering, with rich jewel tones contrasting beautifully against soft greens and whites. The squirrel's contemplative expression, shown nibbling on something, adds a whimsical natural element to this festive greeting, blending the Victorian fascination with nature.

Subjects

squirrel portrait, winter forest, snow-covered trees, evergreens, figure in landscape, cabin

Printing Notes

Multi-color chromolithographic process with embossed or dimensional framing element around bear portrait

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