Victorian Valentine Greeting Card with Cherub and Woman
Text on Card
OH, BE MY VALENTINE
Description
Soft purples, gentle blues, and luminous whites saturate this charming Victorian-era Valentine's Day greeting card, which depicts a romantically idealized scene of a woman in a purple dress seated on grassy ground near a water's edge. She gazes upward toward billowing white heart-shaped clouds in a soft blue sky while a small cherub/cupid stands beside her holding what appears to be a yellow arrow or torch. The card's text reads 'OH, BE MY VALENTINE' in bold red lettering, expressing romantic devotion with characteristic Victorian earnestness. The delicate chromolithographic printing showcases the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the period.
Subjects
cherub, woman, clouds, water, romantic gesture
Printing Notes
Gilt or metallic gold border frame; embossed edges typical of premium Victorian cards
