Victorian Valentine's Day Cherubs & Hearts Chromolithograph

A wreath of blue forget-me-nots and red hearts surrounds a central 'To My Valentine' message, all attended by three chubby cherubs with suspiciously purposeful positioning—one perched triumphantly on top like a nude, winged hood ornament, and two flanking the bottom with knowing expressions. The lower-left cherub is inexplicably draped in a green sash and clutching what appears to be a quill, as if filing the paperwork for this emotional hostage situation, while the lower-right one reaches toward the central heart with the energy of someone who absolutely will not take no for an answer. The whole composition screams 'love is inescapable and these winged toddlers are here to make sure of it,' which is somehow both the intended message and a mild threat.