Artwork

One scene of a wedding: the bride arriving at her new home

One scene of a wedding: the bride arriving at her new home, by Unknown, paint, 1880
One scene of a wedding: the bride arriving at her new home, by Unknown, paint, 1880

One scene of a wedding: the bride arriving at her new home is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting is one scene from a larger work depicting a wedding procession.

About this work

Overview

This painting is one scene from a larger work depicting a wedding procession. It shows the bride arriving at her new home, set within a rectangular composition.

Subject & Meaning

The scene is set in a courtyard, where the bride, dressed in white, is welcomed near a decorated pavilion. Figures surround her, and the atmosphere is lively, with bright lanterns and a red umbrella adding to the celebratory mood.

Technique & Style

The composition is framed by trees and rocks in the background, creating a sense of depth. The figures are arranged in a sequence, with some partially obscured, adding to the sense of a dynamic scene.

History & Provenance

Originally part of an album of thirty-five processional scenes, this painting was acquired in 1898 and is now cataloged as D.2-1898.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known