Valentine 1880

"Valentine" is a charming illustration by Kate Greenaway, a renowned English artist known for her whimsical depictions of children. The image, created in 1880, features a procession of five children in delicate cream silhouettes against a soft green background. The children, adorned with flowers and baskets, evoke a sense of innocence and joy, characteristic of Greenaway's style. The delicate lines and simple forms, reminiscent of Victorian aesthetics, create a timeless and endearing composition. This small-scale work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Greenaway's enduring contribution to the art of children's illustration.