Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, William Hogarth, 1749-1800 (c.)

Copy of "the bagnio" (after the painting in the national gallery); a bedroom in a brothel where the earl falls dying after being struck with a sword by silvertongue whom he has surprised with the countess; the lawyer escapes through the window to right as watchmen enter to left; the floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays; after hogarth. Engraving and etching. Date: 1749-1800 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 173 mm; Width: 274 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V (BM 1868,0808.12390)