Affianced Collection

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

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

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

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

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

H. R. H. Prince George, Duke of Kent and his Fiancee Princess Marina of Greece
708718 H.R.H. Prince George, Duke of Kent and his Fiancee Princess Marina of Greece, 1934 (b/w photo) by German Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: George)

Scene from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1868 (engraving)
473622 Scene from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1868 (engraving) by Engerth, Eduard (1818-97); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Princess Nicholas of Greece, King George V, Princess Marina, Prince George
708762 Princess Nicholas of Greece, King George V, Princess Marina, Prince George, Queen Mary and Prince Nicholas of Greece

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

Ceremony of the Contract of Marriage between Wladyslaw IV, King of Poland and Marie Louise Gonzaga, Princess of Mantua, at Fonta, 1645

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

Les Fiances (The Fiances), c. 1525. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489 / 94-1533)
Les Fiances (The Fiances), c. 1525. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg

An engagement, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the Collection of State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

The Marriage during the First Empire. Private Collection

The Marriage Contract, . Private Collection

Le Couple, 1868. Found in the Collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Preparing for the Wedding. Private Collection

Paying a ransom for the bride, 1888. Private Collection

The engaged couple. Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci

The old rite of blessing the bride in Murom. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Architecture, History and Art, Vladimir

The Marriage Contract. Artist: Gautier Dagoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-1786)
The Marriage Contract. Private Collection

Sprinkling the hops (study). Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Sprinkling the hops (study). Private Collection

Bride and Groom. Artist: Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920)
Bride and Groom. Found in the collection of © Museum of Modern Art, New York

Proposal (The Rivals). Artist: Kulle, Axel (1846-1908)
Proposal (The Rivals). Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

A Bridegroom Choosing a Ring for His Fiancee, 1838. Artist: Ivanov, Alexander Andreyevich (1806-1858)
A Bridegroom Choosing a Ring for His Fiancee, 1838. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Marsilio Cassotti and His Bride Faustina. Artist: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
Portrait of Marsilio Cassotti and His Bride Faustina. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Major Makes a Proposal, 1851. Artist: Fedotov, Pavel Andreyevich (1815-1852)
The Major Makes a Proposal, 1851. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Bridal journey in Hardanger. Artist: Gude, Hans (1825-1903)
Bridal journey in Hardanger. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Marriage contract, 18th century. Artist: Eisen, Charles (1720-1778)
Marriage contract, 18th century. From a private collection

Viscount Cowdray with his fiance, Lady Anne Bridgeman, 18 January 1939

Prince Leopold at the home of his Affianced Bride, Arolsen: Princess Helen Skating on the Lake in the Palace Grounds

Italian Royal Engagement. The engagement has been announced of Princess Mafalda to Prince Philip of Hesse. 22 June 1925

At St Jamess church, Spanish Place, Lady Hermione Herbert will be married to the Duca della Grazia, son of the Prince and Princess di Franco Campo The Duca della Grazia

Mr Sylvester Gates, of Richmond, and his fiancee Miss Nancy Tennant, youngest daughter of Mrs Geoffrey Lubbock and the late Sir Charles Tennant. 21 October 1927

The shy Earls engagement. The young Earl of Longford, who once expressed
The " shy " Earls engagement. The young Earl of Longford, who once expressed a certain shyness of the opposite sex, has become engaged to Miss Christine Trew. Miss Christine Trew

Scottish Earls son in Canadian romance. The engagement of Captain the Honourable Francis W Erskine to Miss Phyllis Burstall, daughter of Mr J F Burstall, of Quebec

Racing yachtswoman to marry Lord Charles Kennedy. Lady Constance Baird, whose engagement to Lord Charles Kennedy is announced

Princess Ileana and her fiancee. The first studio photograph of Princess Ileana of Romania and her fiance, the Count von Hochenberg. 11 February 1930

The Honourable Daphne Pearson poses with her fiance, Mr John Lakin. 9 August 1939

Mr Seligman, youngest son of Sir Charles Seligman, the banker, and Miss Meryl Leon Jona, of Melbourne, Australia, whose engagement is announced. 30 January 1936

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"Capturing the Essence of Affianced: A Journey through Love and Commitment" Love knows no boundaries, as depicted in Louis Wain's masterpiece "The Bride and Groom. " The joyous union of two souls embarking on a lifelong journey is beautifully portrayed. In Albert Guillaume's "The Cuckold Bridegroom, " we witness the complexities that can arise even before saying "I do. " It serves as a reminder that love requires trust and understanding to overcome any obstacles. Le jour du mariage - the wedding day. Princess Marina of Greece and H. R. H. Prince George, Duke of Kent radiate elegance and grace in their engagement portrait. Their love story captivates hearts across nations, showcasing the power of true affection. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro" comes alive in an enchanting engraving from 1868. This scene reminds us that love can be both comedic and profound, highlighting the beauty found within human connections. A regal affair unfolds in Princess Nicholas' marriage to King George V with Princess Marina by her side. These historical figures remind us that affianced couples carry not only their own dreams but also those tied to their lineage. Michel Garnier's painting, "The Interrupted Marriage Contract, " transports us back to 1789 when societal norms dictated unions more than personal desires did. It serves as a testament to how far we have come in embracing love based on genuine emotions rather than obligations. Carl Larsson captures the essence of friendship amidst matrimony with his piece titled "The Bridesmaid. " It reminds us that weddings are not just about two individuals but also about celebrating cherished bonds between friends who support them along this beautiful journey called life. Witnessing history unfold, we delve into Wladyslaw IV's marriage contract with Marie Louise Gonzaga—a ceremony filled with grandeur symbolizing unity between nations while honoring love's sacred bond.