In June, the traditional month of weddings, we feature one of our brides, a painting by artist Gari Melchers. Wishing newlyweds a joyous journey together.
Newlywed Odyssey
In June, the traditional month of weddings, we feature one of our brides, a painting by artist Gari Melchers. Wishing newlyweds a joyous journey together.
On My Forthcoming Marriage to Fanny
Tomorrow, I will start
With thee
A journey on the flood-tide
Of my heart.
Thou art water
Fit to drink,
Fresh bread,
The North
That stopped the arrow
Spinning in my head.
—Hugh Nissenson, from The Tree of Life
Source: Charles Sullivan, ed. American Beauties: Women in Art and Literature (New York: Henry N. Abrams, Inc., in association with National Museum of American Art, 1993).
Pictured: Gari Melchers, 1860–1932, The Bride, ca. 1907, oil, 27 5/8 x 16 1/2 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly.