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Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tête à Tête, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tête à Tête, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Marriage à la Mode: Plate II, The Tête à Tête, is a captivating and satirical work by the renowned English painter and printmaker, William Hogarth. Created in 1745, this copper engraving is the second plate in Hogarth's series of six prints that depict the extravagance and folly of the British upper class, specifically in the context of marriage. The scene in this plate shows a betrothed couple, the bride in a richly adorned gown and the groom in a fashionable suit, engaged in a secretive tête-à-tête. Surrounded by symbols of abundance and affluence, including a cornucopia overflowing with fruit and a table laden with fine foods, the couple appears to be deep in conversation, oblivious to the notary and lawyer present in the room, who are finalizing their marriage contract. The allegorical elements in the print are rich and varied. The lawyer and notary represent the legal and financial aspects of matrimony, while the cornucopia and opulent surroundings symbolize the prosperity and wealth that the couple hopes to enjoy in wedlock. However, the sinister undertones of the print are hinted at by the stinginess and avarice depicted in the faces of the lawyer and notary, suggesting that the couple's marriage may be more about debt and financial gain than true love. Hogarth's Marriage à la Mode series is a masterful example of English painting and genre art, and this plate, in particular, is a witty and insightful commentary on the societal expectations and realities of marriage in the 18th century. The print remains a fascinating and intriguing work of art, inviting viewers to ponder the complexities of human relationships and the role of wealth and status in shaping them.
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