A charming piece of early 20th-century romantic ephemera, The Target turns the language of Cupid and courtship into a wonderfully literal archery scene. At the center, an elegantly rendered woman becomes the bullseye of a red-and-white target, surrounded by a flurry of arrows bearing playful declarations of love and affection.
The surrounding messages range from tender to mischievous, transforming the composition into a visual collection of early-1900s flirtation. Against the soft green background, the vivid red target, golden arrows, and richly illustrated face give the piece the unmistakable look of a vintage chromolithograph.
Originally created in 1907, this anonymous illustration is a delightful example of the elaborate commercial artwork produced for the Valentine’s Day market during the period. Its combination of romance, humor, typography, and period illustration makes it as much a piece of cultural ephemera as a decorative artwork.
🖨️ Print features:
– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
– Paper weight: 189 g/m2
– For indoor use only
– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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