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Marriage a la mode, 1745; plate I. Artist: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
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Marriage a la mode, 1745; plate I. Artist: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
Marriage a la mode, 1745; plate I.The impoverished Lord Squanderfield has arranged a marriage between his son and the daughter of a wealthy alderman and merchant. Lord Squanderfield points to his family tree to emphasize his noble lineage. On the opposite side of the room his son sits taking snuff and looking with vanity into an adjacent mirror
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Arranged Marriage Family Tree Genealogy Guildhall Library Art Gallery Hogarth Lord Mirror Snuff Tobacco Vanity W Hogarth William Hogarth William Hogarth Hogarth William W Hogarth Gérard Jean Baptiste Scotin Squander
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This print takes us back to the 18th century, immersing us in the world of arranged marriages and social satire. Titled "Marriage a la mode, 1745; plate I" it is an engraving by Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin based on William Hogarth's famous painting. The scene depicts Lord Squanderfield, a financially struggling nobleman, proudly pointing to his family tree as he arranges a marriage between his son and the daughter of a wealthy alderman. The contrast between poverty and wealth is starkly portrayed through this union. On the other side of the room, we see Lord Squanderfield's son sitting with an air of vanity, taking snuff while gazing at himself in an adjacent mirror. This symbolizes his disregard for true love or genuine connection in favor of shallow self-admiration. Through this powerful image, Scotin captures not only the concept of arranged marriages prevalent during that era but also satirizes societal values surrounding lineage and materialism. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to this intricate engraving, emphasizing both the elegance and harsh realities depicted within. Displayed at Guildhall Library Art Gallery, this artwork serves as a reminder of how art can reflect society's flaws while providing timeless commentary on human nature. It invites viewers to ponder themes such as class divide, familial expectations versus personal desires, and ultimately questions our own notions of love and marriage.
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