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Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving)
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Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving)
985920 Marriage a la Mode (Plate II), 1768 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 45.6x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage a la Mode (Plate II). From Les Satyres (French title). William Hogarth (1697-1764). Engraving. Published in London, 1768. 45.6 x 28.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22491668
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1760s 1768 A La Mode Bad Mood Distress Distressed Disturbance English Art English Artist Engraved Four People Hogarth Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Life Events Living Room Lounge Marrying Matrimony Mood Overturned Parlor Parlour Plate Prints Rococo Rococo Art Rococo Era Salon Seating Sitting Room Small Group Small Group Of People Temper Upset William Hogarth Artist British British Artist Feeling Interior Decoration
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This print showcases William Hogarth's famous engraving, "Marriage a la Mode (Plate II)" from 1768. The artwork depicts a scene of marital discord and societal critique during the Rococo era in England. In this image, we are transported to an opulent sitting room adorned with exquisite furniture and lavish decor. A small group of people is gathered, including a distressed young woman seated on an overturned chair. Her posture and facial expression reveal her deep distress and emotional turmoil. The artist skillfully captures the tension between the married couple, highlighting their unhappy union through subtle details such as the man's violin case left neglected on the floor. The atmosphere is charged with negative emotions, as evidenced by the upset expressions on everyone's faces. Hogarth masterfully uses his engravings to comment on social issues of his time, particularly focusing on marriage and its consequences. Through intricate details and symbolism, he exposes the flaws within society's expectations surrounding matrimony. This print allows us to appreciate Hogarth's artistic genius while also reflecting upon timeless themes that continue to resonate today. It serves as a reminder that relationships can be complex and challenging even in grand settings, inviting viewers to contemplate their own understanding of love, commitment, and societal norms.
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