{"product_id":"jenny-nystrom-julklockan-1924-christmas-poster","title":"Jenny Nyström: Julklockan (1924) | Christmas Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage Swedish Christmas poster filled with snow, horses and people travelling past a warmly lit country church. Jenny Nyström’s 1924 cover illustration for \u003cem\u003eJulklockan\u003c\/em\u003e captures the excitement of a winter journey beneath a deep blue evening sky.\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\u003eSwedish Christmas illustration by Jenny Nyström\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated as a magazine cover in 1924\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse-drawn sleighs and a snow-covered church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich blue winter tones with warm window light\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 winter journey past the church\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA chestnut horse moves briskly through the snow, pulling a sleigh with a family wrapped in heavy winter clothing. Bells decorate the harness, while a second sleigh follows farther up the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople walk beside the track, and several figures approach the church in the background. Their small forms give the scene a sense of activity, as though the entire community is making its way through the cold evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm light in a blue landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNyström builds the scene around the contrast between the dark blue sky, pale snow and amber light glowing from the church windows. Snow-laden trees rise along the road, framing the moving sleighs and directing the eye toward the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground horse provides energy and scale. Its raised leg, flowing mane and sharply drawn harness create movement, while the quieter figures and distant buildings add depth to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA cover for Julklockan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration was created for the 1924 edition of the Swedish periodical \u003cem\u003eJulklockan\u003c\/em\u003e. Its title appears in large green letters beneath the image, making the typography part of the original composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe signed artwork combines watercolour, gouache, opaque white, Indian ink and pencil. This mixture allowed Nyström to create crisp figures, transparent areas of colour and bright highlights across the snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sweden’s most productive painter and illustrator.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eSource: \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: Jenny Nyström and Swedish Christmas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jenny Nyström\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJenny Eugenia Nyström was born in Kalmar in 1854. She studied in Gothenburg, at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and later in Paris. Her early career included portraits, history painting and illustrations for books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe became closely associated with Swedish Christmas culture through her magazine covers, greetings cards and illustrations of children, winter journeys and the Swedish \u003cem\u003ejultomte\u003c\/em\u003e. Her images helped shape the visual character of a traditional Scandinavian Christmas.\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 Eugenia Nyström (1854–1946)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulklockan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1924\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal purpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCover illustration for the periodical \u003cem\u003eJulklockan\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatercolour, gouache, opaque white, Indian ink and pencil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.5 × 27.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigned Jenny Nyström\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse-drawn sleighs passing a church in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProvenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivate collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDatabase record\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKalmar läns museum, KLM-45627-203\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\u003eScandinavian Christmas atmosphere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear blues, white snow and warm church windows make this poster a distinctive addition to seasonal interiors. It works well in a living room, hallway or dining area, especially with natural wood, candles and traditional Christmas decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more festive motifs in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/collections\/sweden\"\u003eSwedish art collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with Jenny Nyström’s \u003ca href=\"\/en-se\/products\/jenny-nystrom-juletompte-poster-vintage-yule-gnome-art-print\"\u003evintage Yule gnome poster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Julklockan depict?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration shows families travelling through a snowy landscape in horse-drawn sleighs, with a warmly lit church in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWas Julklockan originally a painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was created as a cover illustration for the 1924 edition of the Swedish periodical \u003cem\u003eJulklockan\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich materials did Jenny Nyström use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original combines watercolour, gouache, opaque white, Indian ink and pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow large is the original artwork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signed original measures 38.5 × 27.5 cm.\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 quality paper with a matte, 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 the poster and your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56254234853763,"sku":"b45409f0-3c06-4e5c-8639-2996caa1e986","price":277.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56254234886531,"sku":"00bb07ab-d6a1-4387-b348-bd7aa094e4db","price":297.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56254234919299,"sku":"406a0557-7643-430b-958e-f59702da711f","price":396.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56254234952067,"sku":"c5a3dab4-fcc7-4e2a-a39f-2627a5f0b857","price":495.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/ac05043e-a401-46b8-9817-7d4359e57e02.webp?v=1780299349","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-se\/products\/jenny-nystrom-julklockan-1924-christmas-poster","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}