Victorian Valentine: Cherubs & Girl with Hearts

Victorian Valentine: Cherubs & Girl with Hearts

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsdeep blue, crimson red, pale green, cream, gold
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

From a true heart

Description

At the center of this composition stands a young girl dressed in an elegant blue dress with white lace collar and pink bow, attended by two cherubs who embody the classic romantic iconography of the Victorian era. One winged putto hovers above holding a crimson heart, while another presents a bountiful tray of red hearts, creating a celebration of love and abundance through allegorical symbolism typical of Victorian sentimentality. The delicate chromolithographic printing captures the softness of the figures against a pastoral green background, establishing an atmosphere of innocence and refined elegance characteristic of late-19th-century greeting card artistry.

Subjects

cherubs, winged putto, young girl, red hearts, heart, Victorian fashion

Printing Notes

Hand-tinted chromolithograph with gold accents. Fine detail work on fabric textures and botanical elements.

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