Wedlock Collection

The Bride and Groom. Artist: Wain, Louis (1860-1939)
The Bride and Groom. Private Collection

A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony, c. 1766 (colour etching)
XCF290992 A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony, c.1766 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: subtitled A Monkey, A Magpie and Wife)

1909 FA Cup Final: Manchester United beats Bristol City 1-0
The Football Association Cup Final at the Crystal Palace, where Manchester United beat Bristol City by one goal to nil. Players including A. Turnbull, C. Roberts, W

Wedded, 1882. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
Wedded, 1882. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Bulgaria, a Marriage Procession: the Bridegroom Sending Presents to the Bride

Harmony before Matrimony, published 1805 (coloured engraving)
STC252078 Harmony before Matrimony, published 1805 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

William Austin, 1821
WILLIAM AUSTIN protege of Queen Caroline, believed by some to be her out-of-wedlock child - at age 19 Date: 1802 - ?

The Ill matched Couple, ca 1530. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Ill matched Couple, ca 1530. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery, Prague.

Before the Wedding Night. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1520-1570)
Before the Wedding Night. Private Collection

Presentation of Gifts to the Bride, Mid of 16th century. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1520-1570)
Presentation of Gifts to the Bride, Mid of 16th century. Private Collection

Russian Wedding, 19th century. Creator: Kaufmann, D. (active End of the 19th cen.)
Russian Wedding, 19th century. Private Collection

The engagement. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
The engagement. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Ill matched Couple, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
The Ill matched Couple, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Wedding procession on the Rhine, ca 1860. Creator: Kindler, Albert (1833-1876)
Wedding procession on the Rhine, ca 1860. Private Collection

The Bringing of the Rods to the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of the Blessed... 1304-1306)
The Bringing of the Rods to the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

Wedding Procession (From the cycles of The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Private Collection

The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Creator: Tommaso del Mazza (Maestro di Santa Verdiana) (active 1377-1392)
The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Marriage of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504. Private Collection

The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Creator: Tommaso del Mazza (Maestro di Santa Verdiana) (active 1377-1392)
The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1400. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate VI: The Lady's Death, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate VI: The Lady's Death, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate IV: The Toilette, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate IV: The Toilette, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate III: The Inspection, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate III: The Inspection, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tête à Tête, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tete a Tete, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate I: The Marriage Settlement, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate I: The Marriage Settlement, 1745. Private Collection

Victorian satirical cartoon, on Wedlock
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, on Wedlock

The Cuckold Bridegroom. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Market Square Design
An architectural illustration of a market square designed by architect Ernest James Wedlock Hider, on old world lines in course of building at Wembley Park

Wedding society, 1605. Creator: Caullery, Louis, de (ca 1580-1621)
Wedding society, 1605. Private Collection

Wedding day (Le jour du mariage). Creator: Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942)
Wedding day (Le jour du mariage). Private Collection

Bars to Wedlock (engraving)
2776998 Bars to Wedlock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bars to Wedlock. Illustration for Punch, 8 September 1877.); Look and Learn / George Collection

Comic postcard, not born in Matlock Date: 20th century

Harmony before Matrimony, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 25th October 1805
2491019 Harmony before Matrimony, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 25th October 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young woman plays a harp)

Persons in wedlock should be properly matched (coloured engraving)
602563 Persons in wedlock should be properly matched (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Look at the mother before becoming engaged to the daughter
498197 Look at the mother before becoming engaged to the daughter, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498196) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Knights Bridal (oil on canvas)
HTL226372 The Knights Bridal (oil on canvas) by Smetham, James (1821-89); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

The interrupted Marriage Contract, c. 1789. Creator: Garnier, Michel (1753-1829)
The interrupted Marriage Contract, c. 1789. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Bridesmaid, 1908. Creator: Larsson, Carl (1853-1919)
The Bridesmaid, 1908. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Newlyweds with Presents Date: 1950

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony Date: 1933

Preparing for the bridal bed, 1570s. Creator: Cleve, Marten van, the Elder (1527-1581)
Preparing for the bridal bed, 1570s. Private Collection

Le Cortege des Noces (The Wedding Cortege). Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder
Le Cortege des Noces (The Wedding Cortege). Found in the Collection of Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles

The Wedding in Vingaker, 1857. Creator: Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-1888)
The Wedding in Vingaker, 1857. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Wedding Cortege, 1627. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
The Wedding Cortege, 1627. Found in the Collection of De Jonckheere, Geneve

From the series The Small Wedding Dancers, 1538. Creator: Aldegrever
From the series " The Small Wedding Dancers", 1538. Private Collection

Choosing a Bride, Early 19th cen Creator: Roberti, Roberto (1786-1837)
Choosing a Bride, Early 19th Century. Private Collection

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Wedlock: A timeless union of hearts, captured through art and history. From the tender embrace of The Bride and Groom by Louis Wain to the mischievous allure of A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony in 1766, love's journey unfolds. In 1909, as Manchester United triumphed over Bristol City in the FA Cup Final, a victorious celebration echoed the joyous bonds formed on wedding days. Frederic Leighton's Wedded portrays eternal devotion amidst nature's beauty, while Harmony before Matrimony reminds us that true harmony is found within ourselves before joining another. William Austin's portrait speaks volumes about the solemnity and significance of this sacred bond. In Market Square Design, we witness how communities come together to celebrate love's unity. Victorian satirical cartoons shed light on society's views on wedlock – sometimes humorous but often revealing deep truths about human relationships. The Cuckold Bridegroom serves as a reminder that trust is paramount in marriage. From Wedding Society in 1605 to Guillaume Albert’s Le jour du mariage capturing the essence of a wedding day – these artworks encapsulate moments frozen in time when two souls intertwine their destinies forever. Yet even with its beauty and promise they can present challenges symbolized by Bars to Wedlock; reminding us that commitment requires effort and sacrifice. But through it all, love prevails - an enduring force that transcends time. Wedlock stands as a testament to our shared humanity – an institution celebrated throughout history for its ability to bring people together in profound ways.