Victorian Valentine Greetings Card with Cherub, Heart & Roses

Victorian Valentine Greetings Card with Cherub, Heart & Roses

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsdeep teal, crimson red, coral pink, golden yellow, sage green
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

Valentine Greetings

Description

Deep crimson tones signal romance in this Victorian Valentine's greeting card, which features a delicate cherub musician perched upon a black animal (appearing to be a pig or boar) in front of a massive heart. The winged cherub, rendered with soft blonde curls and classical drapery, plays a white/silver lyre while surrounded by lush pink roses that cascade around the base of the composition. The rich teal background creates striking contrast with the warm coral and red tones of the central heart, while decorative lettering announces 'Valentine Greetings' at the top.

Subjects

cherub, heart, roses, lyre, angel, flowers, black animal (pig or boar)

Printing Notes

Finely detailed chromolithographic printing with subtle texture and gradient shading. Embossed details visible on the heart surface creating dimensional effect.

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