{"product_id":"marriage","title":"Marriage A-la-Mode: 1. The Marriage Settlement","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExperience the biting wit and social commentary of the 18th century with this faithful reproduction of William Hogarth’s \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Settlement\u003c\/i\u003e. Available as a \u003cb\u003eMuseum-Quality Art Print\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGallery-Wrapped Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003eElegant Framed Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStep into the lavish, cynical world of Georgian London with the opening scene of William Hogarth’s legendary \u003ci\u003eMarriage à-la-mode\u003c\/i\u003e series. This reproduction captures every smirk, document, and architectural detail of Hogarth’s masterful satire. Far from a romantic wedding, \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Settlement\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant exposé of a society where titles are traded for cash and love is the last thing on the menu. It is an essential piece for collectors who appreciate art that functions as both a beautiful decoration and a sharp, narrative critique of human vanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; The Artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e William Hogarth (1697–1764)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal Created:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal Location:\u003c\/b\u003e National Gallery, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e English School \/ Rococo Satire \u003cbr\u003eWilliam Hogarth was the pioneer of western sequential art and England’s first great homegrown painter. He invented the \"modern moral subject\", a series of paintings that read like a visual novel. \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Settlement\u003c\/i\u003e is the first act of his most famous series, designed to warn the public about the dangers of \"marriages of convenience.\" By blending high-art aesthetics with the pacing of a theatrical comedy, Hogarth changed the course of British art forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Narrative: A Transaction of Souls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet in the grand, over-decorated mansion of a penniless aristocrat, the painting depicts a business deal disguised as a wedding rehearsal. Every figure in the room tells a story of greed and indifference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Earl Squanderfield:\u003c\/b\u003e Seated on the left, gout-ridden and arrogant, he points to his grand family tree. He is \"land rich\" but \"cash poor,\" literally trading his ancient pedigree for the money piled on the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Merchant:\u003c\/b\u003e Representing the rising middle class, he holds the marriage contract. He is buying his daughter a title, treating the union as nothing more than a strategic investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Indifferent Couple:\u003c\/b\u003e The Viscount (the Earl's son) admires himself in the mirror, while his bride-to-be cries and is consoled by the lawyer, Silvertongue. They sit back-to-back, a chilling omen of their future together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Chained Dogs:\u003c\/b\u003e In the bottom left corner, two dogs are chained together, mirroring the miserable, forced union of the young couple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Bad Taste\" Decor:\u003c\/b\u003e The walls are lined with dark, melodramatic paintings of martyrdom and violence, subtly suggesting that the \"sacrifice\" taking place in the room is just as gruesome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Variations \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe offer this masterpiece in a variety of formats to suit your interior design needs. All reproductions are archival quality, ensuring Hogarth’s expressive brushwork remains vivid for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFine Art Paper Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on heavy-weight, acid-free archival paper with a matte finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional glass framing and collectors who want to study the intricate facial expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGallery-Wrapped Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on artist-grade cotton canvas and stretched over a 1.5\" pine wood frame. The image wraps around the edges for a clean, modern look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant displays where you want the texture of the original oil painting to shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Our premier option. The canvas is set inside a \"floating frame\" (available in Sleek Black), creating a sophisticated depth that anchors the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Executive offices, dining rooms, and making a bold, intellectual statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for a bookshelf or a curated wall cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e A balanced size for a home office or hallway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge:\u003c\/b\u003e A commanding statement piece that brings the theatrical scale of Hogarth's world to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose This Reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNarrative Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Our high-definition printing ensures that the names on the family tree and the legal jargon on the contracts are clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDramatic Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e We faithfully replicate Hogarth’s use of light and shadow, preserving the theatrical atmosphere of 18th-century London.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBring home the masterpiece that proves that while fashions change, human nature never does. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Hogarth","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167203758437,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167203791205,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167203823973,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167203856741,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167203889509,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167203922277,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167203955045,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167203987813,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167204020581,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167204053349,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167204086117,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167204118885,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167204151653,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167204184421,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167204217189,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167204249957,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167204282725,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167204315493,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8451\/6197\/files\/1.png?v=1770581466","url":"https:\/\/vuecrypte.com\/products\/marriage","provider":"Vuecrypte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}