Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V

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Title: Marriage a-la-mode. [graphic] / Plate V
Alternative Title: Marriage a-la-mode. Plate 5
Creator: Ravenet, Simon François, 1706-1774 printmaker
Contributor: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist.
Published / Created: [1 April 1745]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Wm. Hogarth
Abstract: In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays
Description: Title engraved below image.
State from Paulson.
After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London.
Provenance: Sotheby's, F.E. Sotheby Sale, lot 215 (Hogarth's works) to Maggs for W.S. Lewis; 21 Nov. 1955; Formerly owned by Frederick Edward Sotheby of Ecton, Northants, 1837-1909.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 384 x 465 mm, on sheet 474 x 611 mm
Edition: [State 4].
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Sotheby 20++ Box 300
Collection Title: Plate 20. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Collection / Other Creator: Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, collector.
Collection Date: [England], [1732-1764]

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1745
Engravings England London 1745
Etchings England London 1745
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Adultery
Allegorical prints
Biblical events
Brothels
Fighting
Homicides
Interiors
Judges
Masquerades
Spouses
Subjects: England > 1745
England > London > 1745
Adultery
Allegorical prints
Biblical events
Brothels
Fighting
Homicides
Interiors
Judges
Masquerades
Spouses
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership
Sotheby, Frederick Edward, 1837-1909 > Ownership
Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818 > Ownership

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