Fine Art Print : St Valentines Day, 1870 (engraving)

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St Valentines Day, 1870 (engraving)

3744598 St Valentines Day, 1870 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graphic, 12 February 1870.); English, out of copyright

Media ID 22758706

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Anticipation Delivering Delivery Excitement Hallway Mail Mailman Post Postal Worker Postman St Valentines Day Staircase Valentines Valentines Day Maid

20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Celebrate the timeless beauty of love with our exquisite St. Valentine's Day print from Bridgeman Images. This captivating 1870 engraving by Mary Ellen Edwards transports you back in time, capturing the essence of romance and tradition. Originally published in The Graphic, this fine art print is a treasure from the past, now available to adorn your home or office. Add a touch of history and charm to any space with this out-of-copyright, English masterpiece from Fine Art Finder's Media Storehouse collection.

20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "St Valentines Day, 1870" takes us back to a bygone era of love and anticipation. The scene is set in a grand English household, where the excitement of Valentine's Day fills the air. In this bustling hallway, we witness a charming moment unfolding before our eyes. A young mailman stands at the door, clutching his bag filled with letters and valentines. His presence evokes curiosity and joy among the family members eagerly awaiting their special deliveries. As we explore further into the image, we notice children peering down from the staircase above, their faces beaming with anticipation. A maid hurries past them on her way to assist in distributing these heartfelt messages of affection. The Victorian setting adds an air of elegance and tradition to this enchanting snapshot in time. It reminds us of simpler times when handwritten letters held great significance and were cherished expressions of love. Through Mary Ellen Edwards' skillful engraving technique, she captures not only a visual representation but also an emotional connection between sender and recipient during this romantic holiday. "St Valentines Day, 1870" transports us back to an era where love was celebrated through thoughtful gestures conveyed by postmen like this one – messengers who carried emotions within envelopes across England's vast postal network.

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