Cobweb Valentine 1830 - 1840

"Cobweb Valentine" is a circular artwork created in the early 19th century by an anonymous artist. The artwork is a paper fan depicting a woman’s bust portrait, with a faint image of a woman and a red painted border. The intricate and delicate nature of the work, combined with the inclusion of a delicate ribbon tied around the fan, speaks to the sentimentality of the Victorian era. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artistry and craftsmanship that was often employed in creating these unique and ephemeral Valentine's Day tokens.