{"product_id":"toilette","title":"Marriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReturn to the heights of aristocratic vanity with the fourth scene in the series: \u003ci\u003eThe Toilette\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 class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe tragedy accelerates in the Countess’s bedroom. \u003ci\u003eThe Toilette\u003c\/i\u003e (referring to the morning ritual of dressing and grooming) depicts a room overflowing with social climbers, sycophants, and secret lovers. While the previous scene focused on the husband’s physical decay, this scene exposes the wife’s moral abandonment. It is a masterful study of \"high society\" at its most hollow—a chaotic, opulent gathering where everyone is performing and no one is sincere. This reproduction is a premier choice for those who appreciate art that captures the frantic energy and hidden scandals of 18th-century life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; The Artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e William Hogarth (1697–1764)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal Created:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal Location:\u003c\/b\u003e National Gallery, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e English School \/ Rococo Satire \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Toilette\u003c\/i\u003e, Hogarth skewers the \"levee\"—the fashionable practice of holding a reception while getting dressed. He uses this setting to mock the obsession with foreign trends (specifically French and Italian) that he felt were corrupting British values. This painting is a landmark of visual storytelling, using a crowded room to represent a world that has lost its moral compass in favor of gossip and exotic luxuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Narrative: A Court of Corruption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe bedroom has been transformed into a public stage. The Countess has now fully embraced her title and her vices, surrounding herself with distractions to drown out her failing marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Countess \u0026amp; Counsel Silvertongue:\u003c\/b\u003e While she has her hair done, she ignores her guests to lean toward the lawyer, Silvertongue—the same man seen \"consoling\" her in the first painting. He is inviting her to a masquerade ball, a notorious venue for clandestine affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Italian Singer:\u003c\/b\u003e On the left, an effeminate Italian castrato bellows an opera aria, accompanied by a flute player. Hogarth uses these figures to mock the \"pretentious\" tastes of the elite who preferred foreign art over local talent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe African Servant:\u003c\/b\u003e A young page boy in the foreground points to a figure of Actaeon (a man turned into a stag, a symbol of a cuckolded husband), laughing at the irony of the situation under the Countess's own roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Lottery\" of Goods:\u003c\/b\u003e Scattered on the floor are various trinkets bought at an auction—expensive, useless items that symbolize the family's reckless spending and lack of substance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Religious Satire:\u003c\/b\u003e On the walls, paintings of biblical and mythological seduction (such as \u003ci\u003eLot and his Daughters\u003c\/i\u003e) hang in a bedroom, highlighting the total lack of spiritual awareness in the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Variations \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach reproduction is crafted to preserve the frantic detail and lush fabrics of the Countess’s morning reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFine Art Paper Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on heavy-weight, acid-free archival paper with a matte finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Scrutinizing the facial expressions of the socialites and the tiny details of the auctioned trinkets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGallery-Wrapped Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Artist-grade cotton canvas stretched over a 1.5\" pine frame. The image wraps around the edges for a seamless, immersive look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant rooms where you want the \"clutter\" of the scene to feel alive and textured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Our most prestigious option. The canvas is set inside a \"floating frame\" (available in Sleek Black), providing a sophisticated finish for this complex narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e High-end interiors, dining rooms, and galleries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for a curated nook or bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e A balanced size for home offices or entryways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge:\u003c\/b\u003e A commanding statement piece that allows every character in the crowded room to be seen in full detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose This Reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnrivaled Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Our high-definition printing captures the delicate lace of the Countess's dress and the subtle, mocking expressions on the faces of the background guests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Textures:\u003c\/b\u003e We capture the sheen of the silk and the heaviness of the gilded frames within the painting, bringing 1740s London directly to your walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Hogarth","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167220699493,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167220732261,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 12\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167220765029,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167220797797,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167220830565,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 18\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167220863333,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167220896101,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167220928869,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" x 24\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167220961637,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167220994405,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167221027173,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40\" x 30\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167221059941,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167221092709,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167221125477,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" x 36\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167221158245,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Art Print","offer_id":50167221191013,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Gallery Canvas","offer_id":50167221223781,"sku":null,"price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"56\" x 40\" \/ Framed Canvas","offer_id":50167221256549,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8451\/6197\/files\/4.png?v=1770581515","url":"https:\/\/vuecrypte.com\/products\/toilette","provider":"Vuecrypte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}