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Marriage a la Mode. Plate VI: The Lady's Death, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Marriage a la Mode. Plate VI: The Lady's Death, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
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Marriage à la Mode: Plate VI - The Lady's Death, 1745, is a captivating and thought-provoking work of art by the renowned English painter and satirist, William Hogarth. This copper engraving, part of the larger series of eight plates, offers a stark contrast to the opulence and prosperity depicted in the earlier plates of the Marriage à la Mode sequence. The scene unfolds in the notary's office, where the betrothed couple, now deeply in debt due to their extravagant lifestyle, are signing the marriage contract. The bride, dressed in her finest attire, lies lifeless on the floor, a victim of her husband's stinginess and the couple's own sinful indulgences. The groom, a lawyer by profession, looks on with indifference, while the notary, oblivious to the tragedy, continues to attend to the paperwork. The allegorical elements in the plate are richly layered. The cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, lies empty and forgotten on the table, while the mythological figure of Death, personified as a skeletal figure, hovers above the scene, ready to claim another victim of the sinful pursuit of wealth and affluence. The plate serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls of an unchecked thirst for riches and the dangers of neglecting the true meaning of matrimony. This masterpiece by Hogarth, with its intricate details and thought-provoking narrative, continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists and writers alike, over two centuries after its creation. The plate is a testament to Hogarth's genius as a satirist and his ability to use art as a mirror to reflect the society of his time.
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