Swiss Post has prepared for issuing a pair of “fairy tale” stamps that illustrate a subject which will enchant children and adults alike. The items show a great number of well-known figures, reminding many an adult of their own childhood. The illustrations were made by Viviane Dommann - a freelance illustrator in the Canton of Zurich. The images created by this artist have their particular and allow discovering something new, unexpected, personal or funny each time you look at them.
The first stamp under the name “Forest” features such famous fairy tale characters as Frog King, the Town Musicians of Bremen and the witch from Hansel and Gretel. They are grouped around a fairy, who is telling a story. The second stamp under the name “Meadow” shows Puss in Boots playing music in the foreground, while the wolf and the kids, Mother Hulda and Rapunzel frolic in the background. On the stamp sheets we can also discover other familiar characters like Valiant Little Tailor, Cinderella, the Ugly Duckling and Little Longnose.
The author of these captivating illustrations brought together the characters that had never come across one another in their separate fairytale worlds. With great attention to detail, Viviane Dommann has created her own world with secrets that should be revealed by a viewer.
See also a great range of other colourful stamps devoted to famous fairy tales.
