The Unequal Marriage
Vassili Vladimirovich Pukiryov · 1875
Why it's great
A young bride looks sadly away as an old official stands at her side during a wedding in a church. Pukirev's painting was a protest at forced marriages. It made a stir in Russia in 1862 and was widely discussed. It's famous as a social message in paint.
Where to see it
📍 Belarusian National Arts MuseumMinsk, Belarus
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About the artist
Vassili Vladimirovich Pukiryov1832–1890 · born in Tula Governorate · died in Moscow
Vasily Pukirev was born in the Tula region of Russia and became a painter and teacher in Moscow. His most famous painting, 'The Unequal Marriage,' criticized forced marriages. It was a sensation, and he later taught at the Moscow School of Painting. He died in 1890.
