'Marriage a la Mode', 1745; plate IV. Artist: Simon François Ravenet

'Marriage a la Mode', 1745; plate IV. Artist: Simon François Ravenet

1-237-248 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Marriage a la Mode', 1745; plate IV. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child. A barber dresses her hair and a singer entertains. Symbols of extravagance are strewn all around.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Simon François Ravenet, attributed to: French: Artist, printmaker
After
  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Occupations

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Society & Culture Romance & Love

Artistic Representations Satires


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4548x3842
File Size : 51,192kb


Aliases

  1. 25236
  1. 0220000160
  1. 1-237-248
  1. 1237248
  1. 160
  1. 25236
  1. A3

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