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Marriage a la Mode, Plate V, The Bagnio, illustration from Hogarth Restored
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Marriage a la Mode, Plate V, The Bagnio, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451155 Marriage a la Mode, Plate V, The Bagnio, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub. 1812 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: original in National Gallery, London; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22400456
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Adultery Candle Countess Dissolute Earl Guilty Mask Moral Tale Morality Nightdress Plead Pleading Stab Unhappy Dying Injuries Wound Wounded
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This print captures Plate V of William Hogarth's renowned series "Marriage a la Mode". Titled "The Bagnio" the illustration depicts a scene filled with intrigue, deception, and moral ambiguity. In this satirical masterpiece, Hogarth transports us to the Georgian era, where we witness the consequences of dissolute behavior and adultery. The composition is rich in symbolism; a sword and mask lie on the floor as evidence of clandestine affairs. A wounded man kneels before an escaping lover while pleading for forgiveness, his nightdress stained with guilt. The Countess, adorned in her elegant attire, looks on unhappily as her husband's infidelity unfolds before her eyes. Silvertongue the lawyer stands nearby, representing the corrupt legal system that often turns a blind eye to such transgressions. Hogarth's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of Thomas Cook's re-engraving from 1812. The hand-colored engraving adds depth and emotion to this moral tale set against a backdrop of opulence and decadence. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from Hogarth's iconic series, we are reminded of the fragility of relationships and the consequences that await those who succumb to temptation. It serves as both a critique on societal norms and an exploration into human nature itself. This print offers us an opportunity to delve into history through art—a window into eighteenth-century England where morality clashes with desire in vivid detail.
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