Jack and the Beanstalk by Hencke | Authentic Vintage Lithograph | 1930s Storybook Art for Nursery or Playroom

Jack and the Beanstalk by Albert Hencke | Classic Fairytale Magic

This joyful 1930s print by Albert Hencke captures the wonder of one of childhood’s most enduring tales. Jack’s face is filled with delight as he climbs the magical beanstalk, with a castle just visible in the clouds above. This is Emily’s favorite of the Hencke prints — there’s something about the joy on Jack’s face, his beautifully androgynous look so characteristic of the 1920s–30s, and the promise of adventure that makes this feel like the perfect storybook illustration.

Each uncirculated print comes from our exclusive “new vintage” archive — never framed, never displayed, and preserved in mint condition for nearly a century. Whether you're decorating a nursery, building a gallery wall, or gifting a piece of illustrated history, this print brings timeless fairytale charm to any space.

Details:

• Size: 20" tall x 16" wide
• Medium: Offset Lithograph on paper
• Condition: Mint – uncirculated and unexposed to light
• Includes: Care sheet
• Availability: Limited stock from final archived prints

Pairs Well With

This print pairs beautifully with Dick Whittington and other 1930s nursery prints by Albert Hencke. Create a whimsical, literary-inspired look with your very own Once Upon a Wall.

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Albert Hencke, 1930s by The United States Printing & Lithograph Co.