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.
1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 38.4 x 46.6 cm, on sheet 46 x 59 cm.
Plate 20 in the album: Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works.
Provenance: Formerly owned by Queen Charlotte, the album bound according to Her Majesty's direction. Purchased by W.S. Lewis at Sotheby's, Miss M.A.E. Crofton sale, lot 341; 15 November 1960.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 384 x 465 mm, on sheet 474 x 611 mm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Edition: [State 4].
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Folio 75 H67 764 (Oversize)
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]