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Engraving - The Marriage Ceremony or Jewish Wedding Ceremony

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Basic Information

Accession Number:1978P554.3
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1862 - 1862

Maker Information

Artist:Simeon Solomon - View biography for Simeon Solomon

Notes

This wood engraving was produced to illustrate an article about Jewish customs that appeared in the magazine 'Once A Week' in August 1862.Solomon was born into an observant Jewish family, and produced many works directly or indirectly connected with the Jewish faith. During his early career these were primarily subjects from the Old Testament and more rarely, as here, scenes of contemporary life. However, he became increasingly interested in the emotional, spiritual and aesthetic aspects of the practice of faith, moving towards images which capture religious fervour rather than accurately depicting religious practices.


Further Information

Production Period:19th century
School/Style:Marriage
Medium:Wood engraving on paper.
Material(s):Printing ink

Dimensions

Height:104 mm
Width:128 mm