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Is marriage-a-la-mode a set of pictures?
In 1743–1745, William Hogarth painted the six pictures of Marriage Marriage A-la-Mode, a pointed skewering of upper-class 18th-century society.
What does Marriage A-la-Mode depict?
This moralistic warning shows the miserable tragedy of an ill-considered marriage for money.
When did William Hogarth finish it?
William Hogarth finished Marriage A-la-Mode in 1975.
Was Marriage A-la-Mode well received?
This series of paintings were not received as well as William Hogarth's other moral tales.
Where is Marriage A-la-Mode now?
Marriage A-la-Mode is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Was Marriage A-la-Mode reproduced?
Yes, all the paintings were engraved and the series achieved wide circulation in print form.
What was Marriage A-la-Mode made on?
Although this series of paintings are works of art in their own right, their original purpose was to provide the subjects for the series of engraved copper plate prints.

Question: Who bought the pictures first?
Self-contained rewrite: Who bought Marriage A-la-Mode first?