Love (Valentine) c. 1850

"Love (Valentine)" is a delicate paper-cutting artwork created around 1850 by G. Ingram. It is a small folded sheet, measuring 68 × 47 mm, and showcases a charming, intricate design. The artwork features a cut-out silhouette of Cupid, the Roman god of love, surrounded by a circular lace pattern, with a ribbon inscribed with "LOVE" at the bottom. This piece exemplifies Victorian-era paper-cutting, a popular form of decorative art, and would have been a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift, expressing sentiments of romance and affection. The piece can be found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, highlighting the museum's diverse holdings of historical decorative arts.