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1729 – William Hogarth, The Wedding of Stephen Beckingham and Mary Cox
William Hogarth, though known for satire, was often commissioned for portraits and conversation pieces. The Wedding of Stephen Beckingham and Mary Cox was one of his larger portraits, featuring an intimate wedding and contemporary clothing of the time.
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