The artwork known as “The Marriage” was created by Richard Hamilton in 1998. It belongs to the genre of portrait.
The artwork portrays a couple dressed in traditional Japanese wedding attire. The male figure stands solemnly, donned in a black suit complete with a tie and boutonnière, while the female figure is seated, adorned in an elaborate, colorful kimono and an ornate headdress, symbolizing traditional matrimonial ceremony. The background is understated, ensuring the focus remains on the detailed depiction of the couple and their attire.