Marriage à la Mode: 2. The Tête à Tête
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of William Hogarth's Marriage à la Mode: 2. The Tête à Tête into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
William Hogarth's Marriage à la Mode: 2. The Tête à Tête (1743) is a masterful satire bursting with tension and aristocratic decay. The second painting in his six-part series critiques 18th-century arranged marriages through a meticulously staged domestic disaster. An elegantly dressed young couple slumps in post-revelry exhaustion—the husband’s unbuttoned attire suggests infidelity, while his wife’s careless pose mirrors their hollow union. Among Baroque furnishings and overturned chairs, Hogarth embeds symbolic details (like the wilted flowers and missing painting above the mantel) that scream dysfunction. Created during Britain's rising middle-class consumerism, this oil painting exemplifies Hogarth’s "modern moral subjects," blending Dutch genre painting’s precision with biting social commentary. As a cornerstone of British narrative art, its influence stretches from Victorian genre scenes to modern graphic storytelling.
For interiors, this darkly witty masterpiece demands intentional placement. Ideal for a study or formal dining room, its 70.5 x 90.8 cm dimensions suit medium-sized walls flanked by Georgian-style moldings or wainscoting. Balance its chaotic energy with structured neoclassical furniture—think Chippendale armchairs in emerald velvet echoing the heroine’s dress. Frame it in ornate gilt to complement the painted interiors while contrasting modern minimalist spaces dramatically. Use directional lighting (like adjustable picture lights) to highlight Hogarth’s jewel-toned palette, pulling out the wife’s silver-blue gown and the husband’s scarlet coat. Avoid competing artwork nearby; its narrative richness requires visual breathing room. In offices, pair with leather-bound books and brass accents to amplify its intellectual sophistication while softening its cynicism with warm wood tones.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
