{"product_id":"jenny-nystrom-jultomte-christmas-poster-1899","title":"Jenny Nyström: Jultomte Christmas Poster (c. 1899)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming Swedish Christmas poster featuring Jenny Nyström’s beloved jultomte. Created around 1899, the festive illustration brings together Scandinavian folklore, winter nostalgia and the warm atmosphere of an old-fashioned Nordic Christmas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish Christmas illustration by Jenny Nyström\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated around 1899\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Scandinavian jultomte motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm colours and nostalgic storybook character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte 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\u003ch2\u003eA classic Swedish Christmas scene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall jultomte figures in red caps fill the illustration with movement and festive character. Nyström’s warm colours and playful details evoke Christmas cards, winter evenings and the stories traditionally shared during the Scandinavian holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif has the intimacy of a scene from a children’s book. Each figure contributes to its lively atmosphere, while the balanced composition makes the image decorative from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe jultomte in Scandinavian folklore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swedish tomte originated as a guardian of the farmstead. According to folklore, this small and often temperamental figure cared for the animals and protected the household. At Christmas, the tomte was traditionally thanked with a bowl of porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late nineteenth century, the folk character gradually became connected with Christmas gift-giving. Jenny Nyström’s illustrations played an important part in shaping the friendly, red-capped jultomte recognised in Sweden today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“the mother of the Swedish Christmas tomte”\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 the Swedish Christmas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jenny Nyström\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenny Nyström was born in Kalmar in 1854 and studied in Gothenburg, at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and later in Paris. She worked as a painter and became one of Sweden’s most productive illustrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer pictures appeared in children’s books, magazines, calendars and greeting cards. Her depictions of Christmas, children and folklore became deeply associated with Swedish holiday traditions. She continued working throughout a long career and died in Stockholm in 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork information\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003eMotif\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwedish jultomte figures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas card illustration\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\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas and Scandinavian folklore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoster material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 gsm matte 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\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eNordic Christmas warmth for your home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich colours and cheerful characters make this poster a natural choice for a living room, hallway, kitchen or children’s room during the Christmas season. It works beautifully with wood, candles, evergreen branches and traditional Scandinavian decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more nostalgic illustrations in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/sweden\"\u003ecollection of Swedish art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a jultomte?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jultomte is a Swedish Christmas figure derived from the tomte of Scandinavian folklore, a small guardian traditionally associated with farms, homes and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho created this Christmas motif?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration was created by Swedish artist and illustrator Jenny Nyström, whose work helped define the modern appearance of the Swedish jultomte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the illustration created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif dates from approximately 1899, during the period when illustrated Christmas cards were becoming increasingly popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to select one that suits your interior and preferred style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56229450383747,"sku":"75075c1a-5bff-4d09-ac5e-2093ba83e584","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56229450416515,"sku":"4b4dd01d-6a44-4df1-9caf-26a1dafb9439","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56229450449283,"sku":"27a77cf1-736c-4503-bfcb-524de4bb29fa","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56229450482051,"sku":"4aad1141-655a-4ffe-9850-c8f700aae8f4","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/9a9a3e74-24e1-4b73-a484-beccf0eb7fff.webp?v=1780299317","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/jenny-nystrom-jultomte-christmas-poster-1899","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}