Marriage of General Tom Thumb

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four individuals standing during a wedding ceremony. In the center, a man and woman stand facing each other and holding hands. The man wears a dark suit with a white shirt and cravat. The woman is dressed in a light-colored wedding gown with a veil and flowers. To the left of the couple is another man in a dark suit and to the right of the woman is another person in a light dress. An officiant stands behind them holding a book, draped in ecclesiastical vestments. The setting has ornate gothic architectural features, with carved woodwork and a patterned floor carpet.