Valentine - Mechanical bouquet,crocus 1870 - 1880

"Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus" is an anonymous, hand-colored, paper relief print in the form of a Valentine card from the late 19th century. The oval-shaped card features a bouquet of crocuses and snowdrops rendered in vibrant colors and arranged in a detailed, realistic style. The delicate, ornate border that frames the bouquet adds to the sentimental nature of the piece. The card exemplifies the Victorian era's romantic and sentimental sensibilities, making it a fascinating artifact of 19th-century art and culture. This charming piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.