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Hogarth, William (1697-1764)

Marriage A-la-Mode: 1, The Marriage Settlement, about 1743. Oil on canvas, 69.9 x 90.8 cm. The story starts in the mansion of the Earl Squander who is arranging to marry his son to the daughter of a wealthy but mean city merchant. It ends with the murder of the son and the suicide of the daughter. In the first scene the aged Earl (far right) is shown with his family tree and the crutches he needs because of his gout. The new house which he is having built is visible through the window. The merchant, who is plainly dressed, holds the marriage contract, while his daughter behind him listens to a young lawyer, Silvertongue. The Earl's son, the Viscount, admires his face in a mirror. Two dogs, chained together in the bottom left corner, perhaps symbolise the marriage. Bought, 1824 (NG113).

Location National Gallery/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART373663

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 5197px × 4141px

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