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Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth
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Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Silvertongue has been hanged and the countess has taken poison. Her father - a City alderman - removes the ring from her finger. The scene is a merchants house near London Bridge
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Dramatic Hogarth Marriage A La Mode Meat Merchant Ring Suicide W Hogarth Widow Widowed William Hogarth Silvertongue
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The print captures a dramatic scene from William Hogarth's famous series "Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death" created in c1743. This particular image portrays the tragic demise of the Countess, who has taken poison after her lover Silvertongue was hanged for his crimes. Set in a merchant's house near London Bridge, the composition showcases intricate details of interior furnishings and period-specific elements. In this somber moment, the City alderman father of the Countess removes a ring from her lifeless finger, symbolizing both loss and finality. The room is filled with sorrow as an animal companion—a loyal dog—gazes upon its deceased mistress with mournful eyes. Hogarth's satirical commentary on marriage, trade, and societal norms is evident throughout this artwork. The artist skillfully uses color to enhance the emotional impact of the scene while also highlighting social disparities between men and women during the 18th century. This print not only serves as a visual representation of Hogarth's artistic genius but also offers insight into historical customs and traditions prevalent in London at that time. It invites viewers to contemplate themes such as love, betrayal, wealth disparity, and ultimately death itself—an enduring reminder of human mortality across centuries.
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