This is a handcrafted linocut print inspired by old Germanic folklore about the first flakes of snow being the feathers from the featherbeds of Old Mother Goose, also known as “Frau Holle” popularized by the Brother’s Grimm in their book Children's and Household Tales in 1812. In the Netherlands when it first snows one might still hear the expression "Hulda is making her bed". However, it is not just Frau Holle’s bed that contains goose feathers. There is a rich collection of folklore that suggests she may have been a goose herself, or shapeshifting between human and goose, because in some versions of the story she has a one large foot, like that of a goose or duck, or perhaps a splayed foot from pressing the treadle of her spinning wheel. . . .and the first flakes of snow are the feathers from her beating wings as she flies overhead.

This handcrafted print includes the following details: a white snow goose sleeping, feathers and snow.

PRINT SIZE: 5.25” x 8.5”

COLOR/INK:

It is printed with Caligo Safewash Relief Ink in three different color options Teal Blue, Prussian Blue & Blue. Photographs have been carefully taken to show the color as closely matched as possible to the actual color.

PAPER OPTIONS: This linocut is printed on professional grade Strathmore White Paper that is size 8” x 10”.

The Blue color option has one extra paper option: Stonehenge Warm Paper, which is size 9” x 12”. It is a heavier stock paper and the color is Warm White. Please see photo showing the difference between the Strathmore white and Stonehenge warm white papers. You can also learn about these different papers here.

PERSONALIZATION:

If you wish to gift this print, you may include a personal message to your recipient. This will be handwritten on a one-page insert included with the print, which also provides a description of the folktale.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully shipped in a recycled plastic sleeve inside a recycled cardboard mailer. Learn more about this shop’s sustainable packaging choices.

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Flat rate international shipping for $35.00

Questions? Please feel free to email diemdangers@gmail.com or contact me here. you will get a response within 24 hours.

Please note* the copyright of this work is retained by the artist.