Marriage A La Mode: Five Plates

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''Marriage A-la-Mode: Five Plates'' is a series of six satirical paintings created by English painter and printmaker William Hogarth between 1743 and 1745. The series, which was later engraved and published in print form, is one of Hogarth's major works and a significant example of 18th-century narrative art that critiques the upper echelons of society. The paintings are known for their rich detail, biting satire, and commentary on the arranged marriages among the aristocracy, which were often conducted for social and financial gain rather than love or compatibility.

The series follows the story of an ill-fated marriage between the son of a financially depleted nobleman, the Earl of Squanderfield, and the daughter of a wealthy but socially inferior city merchant. The narrative unfolds over the course of the six scenes, each illustrating the consequences of a marriage based on self-interest and the moral corruption of the time. The titles of the individual paintings are: 1) ''The Marriage Settlement'', 2) ''The Tête à Tête'', 3) ''The Inspection'', 4) ''The Toilette'', 5) ''The Bagnio'', and 6) ''The Lady's Death''.

Hogarth's work is characterized by its sequential nature, akin to a visual novel, with each painting capturing a different stage in the tragic story. The artist's keen observation of human behavior and his use of symbolism and caricature serve to enhance the narrative and its moral message. The series is lauded for its innovative approach to subject matter, composition, and its ability to engage the viewer in a critical dialogue about the societal norms of the day.

The original paintings of ''Marriage A-la-Mode'' are held in the collection of the National Gallery in London, where they continue to be studied and appreciated for their artistic merit and historical significance. The engravings, which made the series more widely accessible to the public, contributed to Hogarth's reputation as a social critic and commentator, and they remain an important example of the power of visual art to influence public opinion and social change.

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