Life, 1890-02-13 · page 1 of 18
Life — February 13, 1890 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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# Saint Valentine "Life" Cover, February 13, 1890 This is a Valentine's Day-themed cover for *Life* magazine. The central image shows a large heart containing the word "LIFE" surrounded by cherubs (cupids) in a decorative, classical style. The composition is ornate and romantic, featuring multiple cherub figures arranged around the heart—some at the top, sides, and bottom of the frame. The banner at top reads "SAINT VALENTINE," establishing the holiday context. The design is purely decorative rather than satirical, celebrating romantic love and Valentine's Day traditions. This appears to be a festive special issue rather than a political cartoon—typical of the period's magazine cover art using classical allegorical imagery (cupids, hearts, scrollwork) to market the holiday edition to readers.
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VOLUME . NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 13, 1890. NUMBER 372. Entered at the New Vork Post Office as Second-Class Mail Matter. Copyris by Mrrewete & Miter. Sch tieats SAINT V comicbooks.com