David HOCKNEYEnglish (active in USA), born 1937The second marriage 1963197.0 x 228.7 c
How does it made?
The painting is oil , gouache and collage on canvas.
This is a huge scale of the canvas work.
I think the artist painted the foreground and background first and then collage the couples which has drawn , curtain and wall paper.
Denotaion
The box like composition creates a critical context for the concept of marriage. The couple are depicted as if on show for the public and there is an uncomfortable self-consciousness about them. The groom’s face with glasses is quite dull. And the background is all black except the curtain. The bride’s face is mummy-like appearance without any emotional expression. The foreground is bright and colorful with mosaic carpet and glass desk in which putting the wine and glass cups, and red flowers. The composition for upper and lower parts with opposite color tones make an ironic mood in the picture.
How does it made?
The painting is oil , gouache and collage on canvas.
This is a huge scale of the canvas work.
I think the artist painted the foreground and background first and then collage the couples which has drawn , curtain and wall paper.
Denotaion
The box like composition creates a critical context for the concept of marriage. The couple are depicted as if on show for the public and there is an uncomfortable self-consciousness about them. The groom’s face with glasses is quite dull. And the background is all black except the curtain. The bride’s face is mummy-like appearance without any emotional expression. The foreground is bright and colorful with mosaic carpet and glass desk in which putting the wine and glass cups, and red flowers. The composition for upper and lower parts with opposite color tones make an ironic mood in the picture.
Connotation
The text with” 1” beside the groom and the glass cup, and “2” next to the bride and another cup. What’s the connection between the figure and the cups? Does it simply present who drank which cup. I have no idea If any metophonic meaning behind it.
There is also a touch of humour and irony, as it has been suggested that the male figure is a self-portrait. The wedding should be supposed with delighteness and happiness. But for the second marriage, it’s definitely different mood especially for a man. It seems that they are forced to get married. Look at this picture, I would rather say it’s like they are attending a funeral. The marriage is the grave of love.
The text with” 1” beside the groom and the glass cup, and “2” next to the bride and another cup. What’s the connection between the figure and the cups? Does it simply present who drank which cup. I have no idea If any metophonic meaning behind it.
There is also a touch of humour and irony, as it has been suggested that the male figure is a self-portrait. The wedding should be supposed with delighteness and happiness. But for the second marriage, it’s definitely different mood especially for a man. It seems that they are forced to get married. Look at this picture, I would rather say it’s like they are attending a funeral. The marriage is the grave of love.
This is a great painting. I saw it in real life a couple of years ago. Have you seen it? It's very well-painted. This is a great detailed look at the work, well-done! Are you using websites for research, though? If so, please put your sources at the end of the blog. TX
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