The Wedding of Stephen Beckingham and Mary Cox
The Met
Artist: William Hogarth(British, London 1697–1764 London)
Date: 1729
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 1/2 x 40 1/2 in. (128.3 x 102.9 cm)
Credit Line: Marquand Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A group of people around a golden, balustraded basin in an ornate interior, with cherubs above
Detailed Description
Eight individuals are gathered within a large, ornate interior space, possibly a church or grand hall. The scene is centered around a golden, balustraded font or basin in the lower-center. To the left, a woman in a voluminous blue gown holds a white object, possibly a book, and looks towards the center. Next to her, a man in a dark green coat and a man in a light grey coat stand, both wearing long, powdered wigs. The man in grey holds a small, dark object. A woman in a shimmering light grey gown stands facing the font, her hands clasped. To the right of the font, a man in a red and white robe holds an open book, looking down at the font. Another man in a dark robe stands behind him. Two women in elaborate gowns are positioned to the right: one in a pink gown and another in a cream-colored gown, both holding small objects. Above the group, in the upper-left, a cluster of cherubs or putti emerges from a dark cloud, holding flowers. The background features tall, fluted columns with gilded capitals, supporting an arched ceiling with decorative molding. A balcony with a balustrade is visible on the right, with a dark, indistinct form on it. Light enters from unseen windows, illuminating parts of the scene. A patterned rug is partially visible in the lower right foreground.
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