Valentine

John Thorsen

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an intricate, geometric design in the style of traditional folk art. The image features an octagonal design with detailed, symmetrical floral and heart motifs connected by decorative lines. Within each heart-shaped area, there is handwritten text. The palette includes light blues, reds, and browns. The outer edge of the octagon has a blue border with small floral embellishments. The center features a floral motif. The name "John Ebersen" is inscribed on the bottom right of the canvas.