{"product_id":"tete","title":"Marriage A-la-Mode: 2. The Tête à Tête","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContinue the story of \u003ci\u003eMarriage à-la-mode\u003c\/i\u003e with the second and perhaps most famous scene in the series: \u003ci\u003eTête-à-Tête\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 morning-after chaos of a marriage already in ruins. \u003ci\u003eTête-à-Tête\u003c\/i\u003e (meaning \"head-to-head\" or a private conversation) is William Hogarth’s masterful depiction of marital indifference and moral decay. While the previous scene showed the business of the wedding, this scene shows the domestic fallout. Rich with scandalous \"Easter eggs\" and biting humor, this reproduction is a must-have for those who love art that rewards a second; and third; look. It’s the ultimate statement piece for a room that values wit, history, and a touch of the dramatic.\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: l3 level1 lfo8; 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: l3 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal Created:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8; 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: l3 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e English School \/ Rococo Satire \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the time Hogarth painted \u003ci\u003eTête-à-Tête\u003c\/i\u003e, he was a master of the \"visual narrative.\" This specific work is celebrated as one of the greatest examples of social satire in history. It transitioned art from the stiff, formal portraits of the past into a living, breathing theater of the absurd. Hogarth didn't just paint a room; he painted a warning about the consequences of living beyond one’s means; both financially and morally.\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: Morning Disarray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe scene takes place in the couple’s grand townhouse at noon, yet they are only just beginning their day. The room is a disaster, mirroring their crumbling lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Dissolute Viscount:\u003c\/b\u003e He slumped in his chair, exhausted from a night of carousing. A woman’s nightcap pokes out of his pocket, and his dog; the only creature showing any interest; sniffs at it, exposing his infidelity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Bored Wife:\u003c\/b\u003e She stretches and smirks, signaling she has likely spent her own night at a card game or with a lover. Her posture is deliberately unladylike for the 1700s, showing her total lack of concern for decorum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Distraught Steward:\u003c\/b\u003e On the left, the family accountant walks away in despair, clutching a stack of unpaid bills and a single receipt. The couple is literally spending themselves into ruin, but they are too self-absorbed to notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Broken Sword:\u003c\/b\u003e Lying on the floor at the Viscount's feet, the broken sword represents his impotence and his failure to uphold the \"honor\" of his noble rank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Clutter:\u003c\/b\u003e From the gaudy, mismatched ornaments on the mantelpiece to the suspicious painting partially hidden by a curtain in the back room, the house is a monument to \"new money\" and bad taste.\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 masterwork in a variety of archival formats to ensure every scandalous detail is preserved.\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: l4 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-weight, acid-free paper with a matte finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed study of Hogarth’s hidden symbols and traditional framing.\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: l2 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Artist-grade cotton canvas stretched over a 1.5\" pine frame. The scene flows over the edges for a contemporary, immersive feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Bringing the rich textures of the 18th-century interior into a modern living space.\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: l10 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Our most prestigious presentation. The canvas \"floats\" within a Sleek Black frame, adding a layer of gallery-level sophistication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l10 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Dining rooms, hallways, or any space where you want to spark an intellectual conversation.\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: l1 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for an office desk or a small reading nook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e A versatile size for bedroom walls or gallery arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge:\u003c\/b\u003e A bold, cinematic statement piece that reveals the full scale of the couple's dysfunction.\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: l13 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClarity of Satire:\u003c\/b\u003e Our high-resolution printing ensures that even the tiny nightcap in the pocket and the expressions on the background statues are sharp and clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l13 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich Period Color:\u003c\/b\u003e We meticulously reproduce the cool teals and warm golds of the Georgian interior, maintaining the authentic look of a 280-year-old masterpiece.\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":50167216963941,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167216996709,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167217029477,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167217062245,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167217095013,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167217127781,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167217160549,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167217193317,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167217226085,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167217258853,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167217291621,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167217324389,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167217357157,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167217389925,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167217422693,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167217455461,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167217488229,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167217520997,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8451\/6197\/files\/2.png?v=1770581491","url":"https:\/\/vuecrypte.com\/products\/tete","provider":"Vuecrypte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}