Chris Calle: Love/Man and Woman in the Park

Artist: Chris Calle
1961 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1987
Image Size: 13.125 by 14.75 inches
Overall Size: 21.25 by 23 inches
Medium: Mixed Media on Hot Press Illustration Board

Love . . . the most enduring of all emotions . . . has captivated mankind throughout the ages. Although man has often sought to define Love in his mythology, philosophy, and literature, he has had little success. To the ancient Greeks, Love was embodied by the goddess Aphrodite. The Romans explained Love's irresistible attraction between two people as the work of the mischievous boy-god Cupid who shot his victims with "Arrows of Love." In fact, the most admired of all affections -- young love -- was also celebrated in ancient Rome with the Feast of Lupercalia where young men and women would exchange gifts as symbols of affection. The ancient philosopher Ovid emphasized that "... every lover is a warrior." Later, the French philosopher, Blaise Pascal, perfectly described Love's importance to modern-day humanity when he said, "Who can doubt that we exist only to Love? We live not a moment exempt from its influence." In literature, the immortal Love between Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet has inspired the world through the centuries. And the renowned poet, William Wordsworth noted that Love is truly ". . . the best portion of a good man's life. . . ." Even in our modern society, no single emotion, or state of being, is as celebrated or as elusive -- as Love. Continuing its tradition the U.S. Postal Service issued this Love stamp during 1987.

This painting was originally published on the First Day Cover for the U.S. 22¢ Love stamp issued January 30, 1987. 48

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