{"product_id":"jenny-nystrom-christmas-tomte-gifts-art-poster","title":"Jenny Nyström: Christmas Tomte with Gifts | Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA colourful Swedish Christmas poster featuring a bearded tomte carrying gifts and a burning torch through the snow. Jenny Nyström’s festive illustration captures the warmth, folklore and cheerful bustle of a traditional Scandinavian Christmas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Christmas illustration by Jenny Nyström\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish tomte carrying a basket of wrapped presents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow-covered landscape beneath a deep blue sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright vintage colours and lively brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA tomte on his Christmas journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA white-bearded tomte strides towards the viewer with a large basket of gifts on his arm. More parcels are fastened across his back, while the torch in his raised hand sends a stream of warm orange light across the winter sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind him stands a timber house with glowing windows and snow piled across the roof. A small figure runs through the landscape carrying another present. These background details turn the image into a larger Christmas story filled with movement and expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Swedish Christmas tomte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomte has roots in Scandinavian folklore, where he was traditionally associated with farms and homesteads. He was often imagined as a small, bearded guardian who watched over the household and expected to be treated with respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the nineteenth century, the old farm spirit gradually became connected with Christmas and the giving of presents. Jenny Nyström played a central role in shaping this friendlier Swedish jultomte through her illustrations, cards and magazine covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“mother of the Swedish Christmas tomte”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eEuropeana’s description of Jenny Nyström’s place in Swedish Christmas culture. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.europeana.eu\/en\/stories\/jenny-nystroem-the-woman-who-created-the-image-for-a-swedish-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEuropeana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jenny Nyström\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJenny Nyström was born in Kalmar in 1854. She studied in Gothenburg and at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm before continuing her artistic education in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe worked as a painter and became one of Sweden’s most productive illustrators. Her large body of work included children’s books, magazines, calendars, advertising images and thousands of greeting-card designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNyström frequently placed the tomte in recognisable Swedish surroundings. Her Christmas figures travelled by sleigh, carried sacks and baskets, cared for animals and visited snow-covered farms. This combination of folklore and everyday life helped establish a distinctly Swedish visual tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Christmas scene in glowing colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration is built around a strong contrast between the cold landscape and the warm Christmas light. Blue snow and the dark sky surround the green coat, red cap, golden presents and orange flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNyström’s tomte looks directly at the viewer as he moves forward. His lively expression and purposeful step give the poster energy, while the old house and heavy snow preserve the cosy atmosphere associated with Nordic Christmas stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJenny Nyström (1854–1946)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescriptive title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristmas Tomte with Gifts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwedish Christmas-card illustration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUndated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTomte carrying gifts and a torch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnow-covered Scandinavian homestead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas and children’s illustration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoster material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSwedish Christmas warmth for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivid colours make this poster a striking seasonal decoration for a living room, dining room, hallway or family space. It works especially well with natural wood, evergreen branches, candles and traditional red Christmas details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more seasonal illustrations in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/christmas\"\u003eChristmas collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more works in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/sweden\"\u003ecollection of Swedish art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the poster show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration shows a traditional Swedish tomte carrying a basket of wrapped gifts and a burning torch through a snowy landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho was Jenny Nyström?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenny Nyström was a Swedish painter and illustrator whose Christmas cards helped shape the familiar image of the Swedish jultomte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the illustration created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise date of this Christmas-card illustration has not been documented, so the poster is listed as undated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Swedish tomte?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tomte is a figure from Scandinavian folklore traditionally associated with farms and homesteads. The figure later became closely connected with Christmas and gift-giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte quality paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to choose one that suits your Christmas decorations and interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56254242488707,"sku":"307073de-08af-4e96-9379-001b73316bc8","price":284.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56254242521475,"sku":"8bba46a6-ce35-4995-aa72-7cf93054ba36","price":304.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56254242554243,"sku":"04d330bc-b559-4149-8b22-e80b421a7d0a","price":405.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56254242587011,"sku":"67513fee-da74-4dee-a02d-e05d7956d13b","price":506.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/efb1a44a-b6d1-4dc5-ade9-0e7c93671763.webp?v=1780299350","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-se\/products\/jenny-nystrom-christmas-tomte-gifts-art-poster","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}