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 4
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.
Formerly on page 118 in volume 2. Removed in 2012 by LWL conservator.
Provenance: George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 38.1 x 46.2 cm
Edition: [State 3].
Language: English

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
Greenberg, Richard > Ownership

Access: Public
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