Arranged Marriage Collection

The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching)
XCF290984 The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate Two, from Marriage à la Mode, 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron
Plate Two, from Marriage a la Mode, 1745

The Unequal Marriage, 1862, (1965). Creator: Vasily Pukirev
The Unequal Marriage, 1862, (1965). A Russian orthodox priest marries a young bride to a much older man in what is probably an arranged marriage

Eliezer and Rebekah / Rebecca, - Bible
3780239 Eliezer and Rebekah / Rebecca, - Bible; (add.info.: Rebekah meets Abrahams servant Eliezer at the well outside the city of Nahor)

William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode The Settlement
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. Marriage A La Mode is a series of six pictures depicting a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society

La Fontaines Fables - The Maiden
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Maiden on her wedding day

Vortigern and Rovena, engraved by Delatre, illustration from David Humes
STC429639 Vortigern and Rovena, engraved by Delatre, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by Hamilton

Eliezer and Rebekah / Rebecca, engraving by Dore. - Bible
3779867 Eliezer and Rebekah / Rebecca, engraving by Dore. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Rebekah meets Abrahams servant Eliezer at the well outside the city of Nahor)

The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrificed to Riches, 1784 (hand-coloured mezzotint)
695578 The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrificed to Riches, 1784 (hand-coloured mezzotint) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Introduction (oil on canvas)
THA15353 The Introduction (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 101.6x75.6 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; Italian

The Visit to Piccadilly, or A Prussian Reception, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793
NCO193110 The Visit to Piccadilly, or A Prussian Reception, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Meeting of Vortigern and Rowena (oil on canvas)
CH137817 The Meeting of Vortigern and Rowena (oil on canvas) by Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79); 48.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gordon-Knot, or The Bonny Duchess hunting the Bedford Bull
NCO193177 The Gordon-Knot, or The Bonny Duchess hunting the Bedford Bull, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, April 1745. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, April 1745. After William Hogarth

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate IV, April 1, 1745. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate IV, April 1, 1745. After William Hogarth

Plate 75 from Los Caprichos : Is there no one to untie us? (No hay quien nos desate?), 1799

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate VI, April 1, 1745. Creator: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate VI, April 1, 1745. After William Hogarth

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate I, April 1, 1745. Creator: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate I, April 1, 1745. After William Hogarth

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate III, April 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate III, April 1745. After William Hogarth

William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode Scene with the Quack
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. It depicts a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society

William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode The Toilette
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. Marriage A La Mode is a series of six pictures depicting a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society

Marriage a la mode, 1745; plate I. Artist: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
Marriage a la mode, 1745; plate I.The impoverished Lord Squanderfield has arranged a marriage between his son and the daughter of a wealthy alderman and merchant

The wedding of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, 1254 (19th century). Eleanor (1241-1290) was the daughter of Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon

The wedding of Jerome Bonaparte, 22nd August 1807 (1882-1884). Jerome Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon, was made King of Westphalia by him in1807

The Engagement of the Maidservant, c1864-1900. Artist: Mihaly Munkacsy
The Engagement of the Maidservant, c1864-1900

A toast to the engaged couple (oil)
BAL34194 A toast to the engaged couple (oil) by Huebner, Carl Wilhelm (1814-79); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

Betrothal of the French Princess to Richard II, illustration from Cassell s
XJF324309 Betrothal of the French Princess to Richard II, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Having Taken All The Legal Steps, Mr. Tagg Is Greatly Mortified At His Daughters Refusal To Marry A Nobleman
GIBSON: DRAWINGS, 1904. Having Taken All The Legal Steps, Mr. Tagg Is Greatly Mortified At His Daughters Refusal To Marry A Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1904

FRANCE: ROYAL WEDDING. The wedding of Louis, Duke of Burgundy and Marie-Adelaide de Savoy, 7 December 1697. At left is Louis grandfather, Louis XIV; at right us Marie-Adelaides step-grandmother

MARRIAGE CONTRACT, 1645. Ceremony in observance of the conclusion of the contract of marriage between King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland and Marie Louise Gonzaga, at Fontainebleau, France

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY: BRIDE. The arrival of a bride selected by Company officials in London to be married to an English trader of the Hudsons Bay Company in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

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"Exploring the Complexities of Arranged Marriages through Art" Arranged marriages have been a subject of fascination and debate throughout history, as depicted in various artworks. In "The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, " an 1816 colour etching, we witness the anticipation and nervousness surrounding arranged unions during the Regency era. Vasily Pukirev's "The Unequal Marriage" from 1862 (1965) portrays the stark contrast between social classes in arranged marriages, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals forced into unequal partnerships. William Hogarth's iconic series "Marriage A La Mode" delves into the consequences of loveless unions driven by financial gain. In "The Settlement, " one can see how monetary interests often overshadow personal happiness. La Fontaine's Fables present us with "The Maiden, " where a young woman is married off against her will, reflecting society's control over women's lives in earlier times. David Hume's engraving from Eliezer and Rebekah / Rebecca showcases a biblical tale that explores arranged marriage within religious contexts, emphasizing duty over personal desires. "The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrificed to Riches, " an 1784 hand-coloured mezzotint, captures the heart-wrenching moment when two individuals realize their dreams are being sacrificed for wealth and status. In paintings like "The Introduction" and "The Visit to Piccadilly, " we observe formal encounters between potential partners under societal scrutiny. These images shed light on how arranged marriages were orchestrated as strategic alliances rather than matters of affection. Meanwhile, oil paintings such as "The Meeting of Vortigern and Rowena" evoke historical legends entwined with political motivations behind royal matrimonies – showcasing how power dynamics influenced these arrangements. "The Gordon-Knot" depicts a hunting scene intertwined with marital symbolism – illustrating how even leisure activities were used to solidify alliances through marriage.