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Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764)
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Date: 28th March 2014
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Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete, 1743.Oil on canvas.William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter and printmaker. Couple bored with each other. Second image of satirical moral series on aristocratic marriage arranged for money
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1697 1764 1743 Aristocratic Arranged Couple Hogarth Image Marriage Mode Money Moral Painter Printmaker Satirical Series William Bored Tete
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print by William Hogarth, titled "Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete" we are transported to the aristocratic world of 18th-century England. Painted with meticulous detail and skillful brushstrokes, Hogarth masterfully captures the essence of a loveless marriage arranged for financial gain. The couple depicted in the image appears disinterested and bored with each other's company. Their expressions speak volumes about their lack of connection and emotional detachment. As viewers, we can almost feel the tension in the room as they sit across from one another, lost in their own thoughts. This satirical masterpiece is part of Hogarth's moral series on aristocratic marriage, shedding light on the consequences of marrying solely for money rather than love. Through his artistry, he exposes the shallowness and emptiness that can come from such arrangements. Hogarth's use of oil on canvas brings depth and richness to every stroke, enhancing our understanding of this complex narrative. His attention to detail allows us to immerse ourselves in this scene from another time, witnessing firsthand the disillusionment that comes with an insincere union. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking artwork, we are reminded that true happiness cannot be bought or manufactured; it must be nurtured through genuine affection and mutual respect. Hogarth's "Marriage a la Mode: The Tete a Tete" serves as both a cautionary tale and an enduring testament to the power of love
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