The Unequal Marriage | Vasili Pukirev | 1863

The Unequal Marriage (1863) by Vasili Pukirev is a powerful realist painting depicting a young bride reluctantly marrying an elderly groom in a Russian Orthodox ceremony. Illuminated by a somber, golden light, the scene captures the emotional dissonance between duty and desire—the bride’s downcast expression contrasting sharply with the indifference of those around her. Through meticulous detail and moral gravity, Pukirev transforms a social critique of arranged marriages into a timeless study of innocence, coercion, and societal hypocrisy.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging