Artwork
Bride with Bouqet
Bride with Bouqet is a print by Ivy Smith. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the technique further.
This painting is a print titled "Bride with Bouquet" by Ivy Smith, created in 2012. The image depicts a bride holding a large bouquet of flowers, with a veil covering her head and shoulders. She is wearing a white dress and has a necklace around her neck.
The bride is sitting down, and the background of the painting is dark, with small white dots scattered throughout. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bride being the central focus of the painting.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the technique further.
Overview
Ivy Smith’s 2012 print *Bride with Bouquet* depicts a half‑length view of a newlywed woman. She is seated, clothed in a plain white wedding dress and veil, and holds a sizable bouquet of flowers. The composition is set against a dark background punctuated with small white specks, drawing attention to the figure’s calm presence.
Subject & Meaning
The work centers on the bride as a symbol of matrimonial ceremony, emphasizing simplicity and poise. The absence of elaborate ornamentation and the restrained palette suggest an emphasis on the personal moment rather than a narrative scene, inviting contemplation of the bride’s quiet confidence.
Technique & Style
Executed as an etching, the piece employs strong contrasts between the illuminated figure and the surrounding darkness, a chiaroscuro effect that heightens the three‑dimensionality of the subject. The fine lines of the etching capture delicate details such as the veil’s folds and the texture of the floral arrangement.
History & Provenance
Signed, titled, and numbered by Smith, the print was produced in 2012 as part of the artist’s limited edition series. It remains catalogued under the artist’s oeuvre of figurative prints, though specific ownership records beyond the initial issuance are not publicly documented.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ivy Smith was a vaudeville performer and recording artist in the United States. She used the pseudonyms Ruby Rankin and Sally Sad. She recorded "Sad and Blue" / "Third Alley Blues", "Cincinnati Southern Blues" / "Barrel…
