The artwork titled “The Tale of a Wedded Life,” crafted by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge in 1877, is an illustration that falls within the Kitsch art movement. This piece is part of the series “The Tale of a Wedded Life, in Ten Scenes.”
The artwork displays a highly stylized and humorous depiction of a married couple. The top section contains the artwork’s title in ornate lettering, accompanied by the artist’s name. Below this, one finds a sketch of a content husband and wife, rendered in a comical or caricatured style. Underneath the illustration is a promotional text emphasizing the necessity of this work for married couples, asserting it as an indispensable addition to their homes. The artwork concludes with publishing details, noting that it was published by the artist in Rochester, N.Y., and obtainable for one dollar.
