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Rachael Koppendrayer: "Runaway Sleigh" - Framed Original
Framed Size 29"x23"
$1,499.00 USD
"Runaway Sleigh"
Artist: Rachael Koppendrayer
Medium: Signed Original Colored Pencil Drawing
Additional Details: Picture Hanging Wire Strung Between D Rings for Mounting
Available for pick up only or custom freight request.
Filled with charm and character, this original drawing by Rachael Koppendrayer brings the beloved Dala horse and Norwegian Fjord to life in a colorful celebration of Swedish heritage. Perfect for lovers of folk art, this piece is a joyful nod to tradition with a fresh, modern twist.
"Runaway Sleigh"
’Twas the eve before Christmas when out in the woods,
The Tomte was loading the Yule Goat with goods.
As he packed gifts for the children on the neighboring farms,
A sudden tromping and snorting filled him with alarm.
He shoved up his hat, seeking the source of the sound,
And his beard stood on end at the sight that he found!
A beautiful sleigh had drifted far from its course,
Pulled by a Norwegian Fjord and a Red Dala Horse.
He turned to the Yule Goat. “You’re relieved of your job!
These horses are strong. Ja, both good, steady cobs.
We’ll ride in the sledge to deliver the presents.
It will take half of the time. Now won’t that be pleasant?”
The Tomte unloaded the goat, and they hopped in the sleigh.
With a flick of the reins, they were off and away!
But the surge of the horses tipped the gifts off the back,
And the Tomte lost his seat and his grip on the tack.
The children eventually received all their gifts,
Though hardly because the Tomte caught a lift.
Nej, the disaster that followed cured the Tomte of ambition,
And now he and the Yule Goat stick to tradition.
On the night before Christmas, they stealth to the farms,
Deliver the gifts, and enjoy their due charms—
Porridge with butter, left out just for them—
And they stay far from all horses and ensuing mayhem.
Whether you’re a collector of unique art or a lover of Scandinavian design, "Runaway Sleigh" is a standout piece that brings personality, tradition, and artistry into your space.