Victorian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Cupid's Arrow Heart
Text on Card
The skies change often from rain to shine, But I'll not change to my Valentine My Valentine I love you dearly.
Description
Unusual for its era is the choice to feature a young boy as the romantic subject of this Victorian valentine. The composition centers on a magnificent heart shape framed by ornate blue floral border, pierced by Cupid's arrow, with a beautifully rendered portrait of the child in elegant green dress adorned with lace collar and golden ornaments. The card's sophisticated color palette and chromolithographic printing exemplify the sentimental aesthetics of the Victorian era. A small cherub-like figure appears on the lower right holding a red heart pendant that dangles from a delicate ribbon, enhancing the romantic sentiment.
Subjects
child/boy, heart, cupid's arrow, romantic love, valentine, small figure/cherub
Printing Notes
Multi-layer chromolithographic printing with embossed details and gilded accents. The ornate heart border features intricate jeweled or beaded pattern work typical of premium Victorian valentines.
