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MARRIAGE / A GILDED CAGE
A gilded cage A Victorian view of marriage Date: 1894
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A Gilded Cage: A Victorian View of Marriage (1894) - Mary Evans Prints Online presents an intriguing glimpse into the complexities of marriage during the Victorian era through this evocative photograph. The image, titled "Marriage: A Gilded Cage," captures a couple standing in a lavishly decorated drawing room, surrounded by opulent furnishings and ornate decor. The woman, dressed in an elegant gown, gazes wistfully out of the window, while her husband, in a formal suit, reads a newspaper, seemingly oblivious to her melancholic expression. The title of the photograph alludes to the Victorian-era concept of a "gilded cage," a seemingly luxurious yet restrictive environment. Marriage during this period was often viewed as a social and financial obligation, with women expected to uphold the virtues of modesty, obedience, and domesticity. The husband, as the breadwinner and head of the household, held the power and authority, leaving his wife with limited freedom and autonomy. Despite the apparent wealth and luxury depicted in the photograph, the image suggests a deeper sense of dissatisfaction and confinement. The woman's longing gaze and the husband's preoccupation with his newspaper underscore the emotional distance and disconnection that could exist within the confines of a marriage. The gilded cage of Victorian society, with its rigid customs and expectations, is revealed as a prison of its own making. This photograph offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of marriage during the Victorian era, challenging the romanticized notions of matrimony and shedding light on the emotional and social realities of the time. The image serves as a reminder that beneath the gilded surface, there may be hidden struggles and longings that defy the conventions of society.
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