Marriage a la Mode: pl.6

Marriage a la Mode: pl.6

Louis Gerard Scotin

1745

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This room looks messy and full of drama. Four people stand around a table with half-eaten food, while a woman on the floor holds a baby. One man leans in like he’s arguing, another holds a paper, and a third looks bored. The walls are packed with odd objects—hat racks, strange sculptures, and a window showing a city outside. The title says this is part of a series called *Marriage a la Mode*, which hints at a story about bad relationships. The artist used sharp lines and dark shadows to make everything feel tense. Want to know more? Check out how etching works.

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