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Canvas Print : To My Valentine, American Valentine card, c1908
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To My Valentine, American Valentine card, c1908
To My Valentine, American Valentine card, c1908. Cupid shoots an arrow into a heart held up by a putto. The words are surrounded by garlands of forget-me-nots (Myosotis palustris) and lucky four-leaved shamrock or wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella), a symbol of Ireland. In Roman mythology Cupid was the son of Venus, goddess of love (Eros and Aphrodite in the Greek Pantheon). The identity of St Valentine is uncertain, the most popular candidates are Valentine, bishop of Terni (3rd century) or a Roman Christian convert martyred c270). St Valentines Day, celebrated on 14 February, probably replaces the Roman pagan festival of Lupercalia
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Arrow Chromolithograph Cupid February Forget Me Not Heart Kitsch Month Pierced Romance Shamrock Valentine Valentines Card Winged Allegorical Figure Ann Ronan Pictures Putti Roman Mythology
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Add a touch of vintage charm to your home decor with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful piece features "To My Valentine," a captivating turn-of-the-century American Valentine card from 1908. The classic design showcases Cupid aiming an arrow at a heart held up by a putto, surrounded by forget-me-nots. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the timeless elegance of this heritage image to life, creating a unique and romantic focal point in any room. Order yours today and let the love story unfold on your walls.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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To My Valentine
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is a captivating vintage American Valentine card from the early 20th century. In this chromolithograph print, Cupid takes center stage as he skillfully shoots an arrow into a heart held up by a charming putto. Surrounding the heartfelt message are delicate garlands of forget-me-nots and lucky four-leaved shamrocks, symbolizing everlasting love and good fortune. The image beautifully merges elements from Roman mythology and Irish symbolism, creating an allegorical representation of love's power. Cupid, known as the son of Venus in Roman mythology (or Eros in Greek), embodies the essence of passion and desire. Meanwhile, the inclusion of shamrocks pays homage to Ireland's rich cultural heritage. While St. Valentine's true identity remains uncertain, this card serves as a timeless reminder of his significance in celebrating love on February 14th each year. It is believed that St. Valentine's Day replaced the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia with its own unique traditions. This exquisite print captures both nature's beauty through vibrant flowers like forget-me-nots and Oxalis acetosella while also depicting symbols associated with war such as arrows and weaponry - representing the eternal battle for love. Preserved by Ann Ronan Pictures, this nostalgic piece evokes feelings of romance and nostalgia for a bygone era when expressing affection through sentimental cards was cherished deeply.
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