Valentine
1876
Medium
White card stock with gilding; chromolithography, gold lithography, openwork lace paper
Dimensions
Width: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm) Length: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Total size: 18.2 cm x 23 cm.
Classification
Ephemera|Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
Accession Number
1981.1136.797
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the charming world of Victorian sentiment with *Valentine* (1876), a delicate greeting card by celebrated British artist Kate Greenaway. Known for her enchanting illustrations of children and scenes, Greenaway captured the era's romantic nostalgia through her work in books and ephemera. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Drawings and Prints, exemplifies her talent for transforming everyday objects into treasures of affection. Crafted from white card stock with gilding, card employs chromolithography for colors, gold lithography for shimmering accents, and openwo...
About the Artist
Kate Greenaway · 1846–1901
Kate Greenaway (1846–1901) was a British artist and writer who became one of the most beloved children's book illustrators of the Victorian era and a significant influence on children's fashion and popular culture. Born Catherine Greenaway in Hoxton, London, she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Female School of Art, and began her career designing greeting cards and magazine il...