Fotoreproductie van (vermoedelijk) een prent naar een schilderij van Adolph Tidemand c. 1860 - 1870

This is a photographic reproduction of a print, probably made after a painting by Adolph Tidemand. It shows a Norwegian wedding procession. Tidemand, active in the 19th century, was known for his romanticized depictions of rural Norwegian life. This image likely reflects his interest in portraying traditional customs. The wedding scene is filled with cultural references: traditional clothing, musical instruments, and specific gestures, like the collection of money as the couple enters their home. Prints like these played a vital role in disseminating images and ideas in the 19th century, shaping public perceptions of national identity and culture. By studying prints and paintings of this era, alongside texts and social histories, we can understand how these images were used to construct and reinforce notions of Norwegian identity, often in the face of modernization and urbanization.