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The Wedding Breakfast
The Wedding Breakfast, oil on panel by George Elgar Hicks, signed and dated 1862, in an oil gilded frame with strapwork decoration. Date: 1862
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Media ID 15481073
© The Geffrye Museum of the Home / Mary Evans Picture Library
Breakfast Celebration Genre Husband Paint Panel Purple
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring The Wedding Breakfast by George Elgar Hicks. This beautiful oil painting, dated 1862, showcases a romantic and elegant wedding scene with intricate strapwork decoration on the frame. Add a touch of timeless charm to your special occasion with this stunning, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or any celebration of love. Send a piece of art history to your loved ones with our high-quality greeting cards.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite oil painting, titled "The Wedding Breakfast," is a beautiful representation of a Victorian-era married couple's celebration, created by English artist George Elgar Hicks in 1862. The painting, signed and dated on the lower right corner, is an intricately detailed depiction of a joyful moment in the newlyweds' lives. The vertical composition of the painting showcases a serene and intimate scene of a white-clad husband and wife seated at a round table adorned with a purple and gold tablecloth. The rich colors of the painting, with the couple's yellow dresses and the deep purple background, create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior of the room is adorned with ornate decorations, including oil gilded frames with intricate strapwork, adding to the sense of grandeur and celebration. The couple, with their hands intertwined and their eyes locked, exude a deep connection and love for each other. The table is set with fine china, crystal glasses, and silverware, indicating the importance and significance of the occasion. The painting captures the essence of the wedding breakfast, a traditional Victorian celebration that marked the first meal shared by the newlyweds as husband and wife. The genre painting, with its focus on the domestic and the everyday, is a testament to the beauty and importance of marriage and the joy and warmth that comes with it. The painting's intricate details and rich colors bring the scene to life, transporting the viewer to a bygone era and allowing them to share in the couple's happiness and love.
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