Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:A landscape painted near his rural home, Pissarro uses pointillism but with slightly broader brushstrokes. His revelatory ...

Text on the reverse side:A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They provid...

Text on the reverse side:Two warriors from the epic story of the 47 Ronin are shown during the climax of their encounter. The ronin Muramatsu Sanda...

Text on the reverse side:Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889). This is part of his publication Kyosai Gadan (Kyos...

Text on the reverse side:Based in Nara, the lake has a circumference of 360 metres. The beauty of the moon reflecting on the water surface of Sarus...

Text on the reverse side:The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patien...

Text on the reverse side:The beauty in the print is a geisha from the Kansei era (1789-1801) who can be seen with a look of contentment. The captio...

Text on the reverse side:The maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, po...

Text on the reverse side:Portrait of the male actor, Matsumoto Yonesaburo, playing the role of an “oiran” high-ranking courtesan from the play "Kat...

Text on the reverse side:The continuous circular pattern represents happiness and luck. The lily and peony flowers, often used in early 20th centur...

Text on the reverse side:The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to fully...

Text on the reverse side:This map of Liverpool by American cartographer George Washington Bacon shows a detailed view of the streets of the city. W...

Text on the reverse side:The official name of Mexico is Estados Únidos Mexicanos (United Mexican States) and the city measures 1,485km2. Mexico Ci...

Text on the reverse side:The Eternal City, as named by the poet Tibulis in the first century BC, the city of Rome measures 1,285km2, and is the lar...

Text on the reverse side:The introduction of the Christmas tree to the Royal Family is said to have been carried out by Queen Charlotte, the consor...

Text on the reverse side:Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) British painter, book illustrator, and designer, who grew up in Sussex. He is particularly know...

Text on the reverse side:Chiswick Eyot is an uninhabited river island, and is the most downstream island of the River Thames that is now a nature r...

Text on the reverse side:Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) British painter, book illustrator, and designer, who grew up in Sussex. He is particularly know...

Text on the reverse side:The Chinese embroidery in silk shows the lord of all the realms makes an appearance: the Dragon, which according to Chines...

Text on the reverse side:Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extremely...

Text on the reverse side:With its iconic camerawork and catchy musical score, the Sound of Music is still very much loved today. Winning five Oscar...

Text on the reverse side:The “Master of Suspense” Sir Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980), who directed more than 50 feature films is considered one of th...

Text on the reverse side:King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorg...

Text on the reverse side:Azaleas stand for love and gentleness. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography durin...

Text on the reverse side:During the filming of the famous number in Singin’ in the Rain, Gene Kelly was sick. His wife commented that he “was all d...

Text on the reverse side:Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from th...

Text on the reverse side:The design comes from tiles made by Minton Hollins in the late 19th century. Produced during the Aesthetic Movement in Bri...

Text on the reverse side:Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, the Chinese name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means The One Who Perceives the Sound...

Text on the reverse side:Imperial Chinese embroidery portraying the thousand arms and eleven heads of Guanyin. This manifestation of the compassion...

Text on the reverse side:From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ult...

Text on the reverse side:From a Chinese embroidery in silk, metallic thread and horsehair. Vajrabhairava scares selfishness and egoism - the main c...

Text on the reverse side:From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ult...

Text on the reverse side:The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new idea...

Text on the reverse side:The print depicts a stunning view on the Pine Beach at Miho, with Mount Fuji in the background. Both the pine tree as well...

Text on the reverse side:The goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (y...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents a...