A
collection of photographs lovingly put together by an artist telling the
story of her grandparents' 57 years of marriage has given viewers a
sneak peek at life after decades of matrimony.
Marina Rosso, 28, decided to take the pictures of Licia and Ryan, in their small town home near Udine, Italy.
Inspired
at how the couple still cared for each other she wanted to show what
life was like at 85 and how a marriage evolves over time.
She spent two years photographing the couple, who first married at the age of 28.
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In the
series of intimate portraits which show them dressing, eating and
sleeping besides one another she captures the mundane moments of life
but also flashes of love and companionship.
Though
the collection explores the realities of aging, she still says she
hopes her pictures capture the romantic commitment between husband and
wife.
'Now
that at the early age of 85, things start to be more difficult and the
rhythms are slower. All the days look like the others, every movement is
a repetitional loop. But anyways, this is what keeps them still alive:
the idea of being self sufficient and to help each other,' she says. 
Happily married: This picture shows the couple, both 85, looking through the phone-book. Licia's wedding band is pictured
The couple who eats together...Licia and Ryan are photographed at dinner
Tiring work: The 85-year-olds are captured taking a nap
Commitment: Their names are inscribed into the wall of their home - probably etched there some decades ago
Home sweet home: The collection captures the couple in their small home near Udine in Italy
Loving home: The couple are still active despite
their years. Licia is photographed here tidying the garden of their
Italian home
Workshop: Ryan is pictured working away in his toolshed. The couple married at age 28 and are now both 85
Onlooker: Marina Rosso was able to document her grandparents over two years from 2009 to 2011
Memories: Family photos and images from the
couple's youth are captured around the home interspersed with more
practical notes and lists
Taking the load off: After 57 years the couple need a nap or two. Their granddaughter captures them asleep from the other room
Dressing: This photo captures Licia getting dressed in the couple's bedroom of their house in a small town in Italy
Housewife: The pictures captures lots of images of Licia, in particular, taking care of the couple's homes
Hard-working: At 85, the couple still work hard around the home
Sealed with a loving kiss: The couple can still find time for a kiss after spending their whole lives together
Grandad: Marina Rosso's grandfather Ryan posed alongside his wife for their granddaughter's collection
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