Untitled Valentine (Vase of Flowers with Bird)

Data retrieved from the Art Institute of Chicago on October 8, 2026. The museum may have updated its record since.

Quick Overview

Artist: George Kershaw / English, 19th century
Date: c. 1840
Medium: Watercolor and collaged elements on cut and embossed ivory wove paper (lace)
Dimensions: Folded sheet: 13.8 × 9.5 cm (5 7/16 × 3 3/4 in.)
Type: Drawing
Classification: valentine
Place: England
Department: Prints and Drawings
Credit line: Gift of Emma B. Hodge
Accession no.: 1919.430

Believe I am Sincere (valentine)
George Kershaw
c. 1850 · Drawing
Public collection via the Art Institute of Chicago
AT-00003248
Forget Me Not Where'eer You Be (valentine)
George Kershaw
c. 1850 · Drawing
Public collection via the Art Institute of Chicago
AT-00003249
Is it Weakness thus to Dwell (valentine)
George Kershaw
c. 1840 · Drawing
Public collection via the Art Institute of Chicago
AT-00003254
Is it Weakness thus to Dwell (valentine)
George Kershaw
c. 1840 · Drawing
Public collection via the Art Institute of Chicago
AT-00003255