The Art of the Valentine
Valentine’s Day is a time when love and admiration are at the forefront of our minds, much like when we see a truly inspiring work of art. Below are a series of valentines, or love-themed pieces drawn from the collections of several museum and library collections. As you look at these images and consider the romantic allure or creative effect of a valentine, feel free to share your thoughts on our Facebook page.(Click on the link for more information about each image.)
Valentine (1874), Kate Greenaway, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Cupid Inspiring Plants with Love (c.1812), F. Bartolozzi and H. Landseer after P. Reinagle, Wellcome Collection
(Correspondence) Patti Warashina valentine to Robert Sperry (1993), Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
Valentine (1976), Joe Brainard, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Power of Love (1870s), Charles A. Beckford, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Valentine (1874), Kate Greenaway, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Valentine (1971), Willem de Kooning, Smithsonian American Art Museum
I'm Your Valentine (c.1865), Henry Pointer, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
To my valentine (19--), Art and Picture Collection, New York Public Library Digital Collections
