It does look like a Santa illustration from the 1800's, but a very sophisticated one.  The background needs lightening &/or more information & detail.
 JMHO  jrj

Hi Jeff

This is a really nice painting. The hair and fake fur and beard and dog fur are beautifully rendered. Since there is such a strong highlight on Santas nose, maybe you could add a stronger highlight to the top of the glasses on Santa? I think that  would add some sparkle.

I think this is delightful , I think I would just put a mere detail of santa's left eye, , but maybe in the original there does show some detail there. Is this your Christmas card for this year.?.

Clickergayle

 

Santa’s left eye is there ( a bad photo), but I think I might punch it up just a bit along with the dog’s left eye.  Yes this will be my Christmas card this year.

Thanks for looking.