The artwork named “Yoked and Muzzled Marriage” was created by the artist Gertrude Käsebier in 1915. This piece belongs to the Pictorialism art movement and is categorized within the genre of photography.
The artwork presents a poignant rural scene featuring two cows, one resting and the other standing, both yoked and muzzled. The cows are adorned with what appears to be a symbolic yoke, emphasizing the constraints and burdens shared in their partnership. In the background, two young children, dressed in early 20th-century attire, observe the scene in a wooded glade, adding a layer of innocence and inquisitiveness to the composition. The photograph, rendered in black and white, utilizes the soft focus and compositional techniques typical of Pictorialism, aiming to create an image that resonates with emotive and artistic qualities, transcending mere documentation. This evocative piece subtly explores themes of duty, restriction, and the interconnectedness of lives within pastoral existence.
