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  • 1797.02.10/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Marriage a la Mode. The six capital, and much celebrated original pictures on this subject, by the immortal Hogarth -- Undoubtedly the very finest Efforts of the Master, and painted in the richest Vein of Invention. Hogarth may be justly deemed the Teniers of the English School -- These Masters equally entered into the Scenes of Domestick, and Familiar Life, they equally represented them according to Nature, and Truth. -- The latter may perhaps have excelled in Sweetness of Coloring, yet Hogarth surpassed Him in Originality of Character, with the additional advantage of an Historical Talent, and a Morality of design which Teniers did not possess. -- We might even proceed still further with the Parallel. As Humour was expressed in the works of each Master, so, to give it every Variety of force, subjects were introduced by each, from which the Eye of Prudish Delicacy might sometimes turn aside. But in this Point of view, the beam evidently inclines in favor of the English Artist. This apparent Objection eminently ennobled his work. He pleaded the Cause of Virtue. -- It was Vice that he painted in disgusting Colors; and though the Judicious Spectator may occasionally discover grossnesses in the Productions of this Great Artist, yet they were such as Scenes from Nature produced, and such as the Great Moralist always Contrasted by displaying Virtue at the same time, in the Loveliest Attire, and giving her the most Attractive Expressio. These Pictures may be considered as a fine Dramatic Poem, where Originality of Character, Variety of Incident, and the most Enlivening Wit, are continued through a Course of Scenes, and worked up into a Regular Fable, which concludes with a most Impressive Moral. To Speak of their Excellence were almost needless -- They appeal to every Judgment -- They are to be understood by every Capacity. The Immortal Artist executed them with this Intent -- He proposed that every one should be a Connoisseur in his works, because every one was to be Improved by them. Suffice it to say that these Pictures are the Chefs d'OEuvres of the Master. They possess all that can be wished in Composition, Expression, Finishing, and Perspective. Even the only objectionable Failing in many of the Works of Hogarth, is overcome in these: the Chiaro-oscuro is given throughout with its full Effect. And who, after viewing the Marriage a la Mode, will withhold from Hogarth the Title of an Excellent Colorist? They are in fine, an unrivalled Production that must command Universal Admiration from the Lovers of the Arts, and will be ever deemed an Honour to the English School of Painting, and to this Country. Mr. Alderman Boydell, with that Munificent Patronage with which he has ever fostered, and encouraged the Arts, has paid an Honourable Tribute to the Memory of the Great Artist, by calling forth the Talents of an Engraver of Distinguished Eminence, to prepare a New and Magnificent Set of Impressions from these Pictures; thereby blending the Merit of one of our best Artists of the present Day, with the never-fading Reputation of Hogarth, at a Time when the Originals may be withdrawn for ever, from the View of the Public, by the Successful Competitor in this Sale (Hogarth)|Marriage a la Mode. The six capital, and much celebrated original pictures on this subject, by the immortal Hogarth -- Undoubtedly the very finest Efforts of the Master, and painted in the richest Vein of Invention. Hogarth may be justly deemed the Teniers of the English School -- These Masters equally entered into the Scenes of Domestick, and Familiar Life, they equally represented them according to Nature, and Truth. -- The latter may perhaps have excelled in Sweetness of Coloring, yet Hogarth surpassed Him in Originality of Character, with the additional advantage of an Historical Talent, and a Morality of design which Teniers did not possess. -- We might even proceed still further with the Parallel. As Humour was expressed in the works of each Master, so, to give it every Variety of force, subjects were introduced by each, from which the Eye of Prudish Delicacy might sometimes turn aside. But in this Point of view, the beam evidently inclines in favor of the English Artist. This apparent Objection eminently ennobled his work. He pleaded the Cause of Virtue. -- It was Vice that he painted in disgusting Colors; and though the Judicious Spectator may occasionally discover grossnesses in the Productions of this Great Artist, yet they were such as Scenes from Nature produced, and such as the Great Moralist always Contrasted by displaying Virtue at the same time, in the Loveliest Attire, and giving her the most Attractive Expressio. These Pictures may be considered as a fine Dramatic Poem, where Originality of Character, Variety of Incident, and the most Enlivening Wit, are continued through a Course of Scenes, and worked up into a Regular Fable, which concludes with a most Impressive Moral. To Speak of their Excellence were almost needless -- They appeal to every Judgment -- They are to be understood by every Capacity. The Immortal Artist executed them with this Intent -- He proposed that every one should be a Connoisseur in his works, because every one was to be Improved by them. Suffice it to say that these Pictures are the Chefs d'OEuvres of the Master. They possess all that can be wished in Composition, Expression, Finishing, and Perspective. Even the only objectionable Failing in many of the Works of Hogarth, is overcome in these: the Chiaro-oscuro is given throughout with its full Effect. And who, after viewing the Marriage a la Mode, will withhold from Hogarth the Title of an Excellent Colorist? They are in fine, an unrivalled Production that must command Universal Admiration from the Lovers of the Arts, and will be ever deemed an Honour to the English School of Painting, and to this Country. Mr. Alderman Boydell, with that Munificent Patronage with which he has ever fostered, and encouraged the Arts, has paid an Honourable Tribute to the Memory of the Great Artist, by calling forth the Talents of an Engraver of Distinguished Eminence, to prepare a New and Magnificent Set of Impressions from these Pictures; thereby blending the Merit of one of our best Artists of the present Day, with the never-fading Reputation of Hogarth, at a Time when the Originals may be withdrawn for ever, from the View of the Public, by the Successful Competitor in this Sale]] réalisée par Hogarth, achetée par Angerstein au prix de 1050.0 gs. [76]
  • 1797.02.10/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Une composition de sept figures dans un intérieur de chambre hollandoise ; on y remarque un homme assi sic sur un banc, occupé à lire une lettre ; près de lui est une femme debout, tenant un enfant jouant avec un petit chien ; au-dessus est un tableau représentant la mort de Cléopâtre ; sur la droite & dans le fond, en perspective d'une seconde chambre, sont deux figures occupées à faire de la musique. (Berkeyde)|Une composition de sept figures dans un intérieur de chambre hollandoise ; on y remarque un homme assi sic sur un banc, occupé à lire une lettre ; près de lui est une femme debout, tenant un enfant jouant avec un petit chien ; au-dessus est un tableau représentant la mort de Cléopâtre ; sur la droite & dans le fond, en perspective d'une seconde chambre, sont deux figures occupées à faire de la musique.]] réalisée par Berkeyde, vendue par duchesse de Gramont, achetée par Le Bon au prix de 216 fl. [126]
  • 1797.02.10/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Une Composition de quatre figures près d'une masure ; on y voit un vieillard assi sic & endormi près d'un tonneau sur lequel est une bouteille d'osier, une serviette & autres accessoires ; derrière est une vieille femme faisant le signe du silence à deux petits enfans placés sur le devant du tableau ; auprès est un pot au lait renversé, un tronc d'arbre & autres accessoires. (Le Nain)|Une Composition de quatre figures près d'une masure ; on y voit un vieillard assi sic & endormi près d'un tonneau sur lequel est une bouteille d'osier, une serviette & autres accessoires ; derrière est une vieille femme faisant le signe du silence à deux petits enfans placés sur le devant du tableau ; auprès est un pot au lait renversé, un tronc d'arbre & autres accessoires.]] réalisée par Le Nain, vendue par duchesse de Gramont, achetée par Desmares au prix de 389 fl. [131]