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Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette, c. 1743 (oil on canvas) (detail of 182092)
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Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette, c. 1743 (oil on canvas) (detail of 182092)
PHD29756 Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette, c.1743 (oil on canvas) (detail of 182092) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 70.5x90.8 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: also know as: The Countesss Morning Levee; detail showing the Countess and her lover, Silvertongue the lawyer; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22808270
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This print captures a detailed section of William Hogarth's iconic painting, "Marriage a la Mode: IV - The Toilette". Created in 1743, this oil on canvas masterpiece depicts the Countess and her lover, Silvertongue the lawyer, during an intimate moment known as "The Countess's Morning Levee". In this particular detail, we witness a scene filled with intrigue and hidden agendas. The presence of an Indian servant hints at the opulence and exoticism that characterized high society in 18th-century England. A page boy stands by attentively while the Countess engages in conversation with her lover. The room is adorned with luxurious furnishings such as screens and paintings, symbolizing wealth and status. However, beneath this façade lies a web of deceit as they plot their next move together. A hairdresser works diligently to perfect the Countess's appearance for an upcoming masquerade event. Perhaps she seeks to disguise herself further or use it as an opportunity for clandestine meetings. Every element within this detail tells its own story – from the masquerade ticket hinting at secret rendezvous to the sly expression on Silvertongue's face suggesting his cunning nature. As viewers delve into this intricate snapshot of aristocratic life, they are transported back in time to witness not only lavishness but also deception lurking behind closed doors. Hogarth masterfully captures these complexities through his meticulous brushstrokes and attention to detail.
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