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William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode Scene with the Quack
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. It depicts a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society. This moralistic warning shows the disastrous results of an ill-considered marriage for money and satirises patronage and aesthetics. The viscount, suffering from syphilis, makes a visit to a French doctor
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18th Century 18th Century Style Arranged Marriage Arranging Class System Doctor Fine Art Painting Gender Stereotypes Healthcare And Medicine Homemaker Human Relationship Husband Illness Image Created 18th Century Married Medical Occupation Paramedic Relationship Difficulties Satire Stereotypical Stereotypical Housewife Styles Two Parents Upper Class Wife William Hogarth Drawing Art Product Quacking Retro Styled Treponema Pallidum
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step into the world of 18th century satire with our exquisite offering from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating vintage engraving, titled "Marriage A La Mode Scene with the Quack" by duncan1890 from Fine Art Storehouse, is a witty depiction of William Hogarth's renowned critique of upper class society. The scene, filled with intrigue and irony, showcases the artist's keen observation and masterful storytelling. Adorn your walls with this mesmerizing piece of history and add a touch of timeless charm to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage engraving captures a scene from William Hogarth's iconic painting, "Marriage A La Mode". With masterful detail and biting satire, Hogarth skewers the upper class society of 18th century England. The print serves as a moralistic warning against ill-considered marriages for money, while also satirizing patronage and aesthetics. In this particular scene, we witness the disastrous consequences of an arranged marriage between two parents from different social classes. The viscount, afflicted by syphilis, seeks solace in the hands of a French doctor. This portrayal not only highlights the healthcare challenges of that era but also exposes the hypocrisy within high society. The retro-styled image showcases gender stereotypes prevalent during that time period with a stereotypical housewife depicted alongside her suffering husband. Through clever quacking symbolism and antique woodcut illustration techniques, Hogarth emphasizes the absurdity of their situation. As we delve into this engraved masterpiece created in the 18th century, we are transported to an era defined by its rigid class system and societal norms. It offers us a glimpse into history where relationships faced difficulties due to societal expectations rather than genuine love or compatibility. This print is not just art; it is a reflection on human relationships and how they were influenced by external factors such as wealth and status. It reminds us that even in centuries past, people grappled with issues surrounding arranged marriages and societal pressures—a timeless theme beautifully captured through Hogarth's artistic genius.
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