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Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Marriage à la Mode: Plate V, The Bagnio, 1745, is a captivating and thought-provoking work of art by the renowned English painter, William Hogarth. This intricately detailed copper engraving, part of the larger series "Marriage à la Mode," offers a satirical commentary on the excesses and pitfalls of affluence and matrimony in 18th-century England. The scene unfolds in a notary's office, where the betrothed couple, a lawyer and his bride, are engaged in a secret rendezvous. The bride, adorned in an elegant gown and a veil, sits demurely, while the groom, dressed in the robes of the legal profession, leans in to share a moment of passion. The room is filled with symbols of wealth and prosperity, including a cornucopia overflowing with fruit, a sign of abundance, and a table laden with fine silverware and exotic delicacies. However, the idyllic scene is disrupted by the presence of a sinister figure, a notary, who is witness to the clandestine affair. The notary, with a quill in hand, is poised to record the couple's vows, while a pile of debt papers lies nearby, hinting at the financial burdens that may lie ahead. The allegorical figures of Riches and Wealth flank the scene, their opulence and abundance contrasting with the stinginess and deceit that underlie the couple's hasty betrothal. This plate, like the rest of the series, is a masterful blend of genre and satire, using mythological and literary references to explore the complexities of marriage and the allure of wealth. The intricate details and rich symbolism make it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, literature, and the human condition.
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