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Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, 1745 (engraving)
XJF397638 Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, 1745 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: original in National Gallery, c.1743; also known as The Quack Doctor; ); English, out of copyright
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Charlatan Cure Dissolute Earl Folly Memento Mori Mistress Moral Tale Morality Quackery Skull Surgery Syphilis Treatment Venereal Disease
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This engraving by William Hogarth, titled "Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection" takes us back to the year 1745. In this thought-provoking piece of art, Hogarth masterfully combines satire and moral storytelling. The scene depicts a wealthy earl and his mistress visiting a quack doctor's office for an inspection. As they anxiously await their fate, their faces reveal a mix of fear and anticipation. The room is filled with symbolic elements that convey deeper meanings: a skeleton representing mortality, a skull reminding us of our inevitable demise. Hogarth cleverly uses this artwork to criticize the folly and dissolute behavior prevalent in Georgian society. Through the lens of venereal disease treatment (specifically syphilis), he exposes the charlatan practices within medical establishments during that era. "The Inspection" serves as both a memento mori (a reminder of death) and an indictment against immoral actions. It highlights the consequences one may face when indulging in reckless behavior without considering its long-term effects. As we gaze upon this print today, it not only offers historical insight into medical practices but also reminds us that moral tales can transcend time. Hogarth's satirical genius continues to captivate audiences centuries later, urging us to reflect on our own follies and make wiser choices for ourselves and future generations.
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