Title
The inspection from Marriage a la mode by William Hogarth
Caption
The inspection from Marriage a la mode by William Hogarth (1697 – 1764). English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist. The third in the series, The Inspection, shows the Viscount visiting a quack with a young prostitute. The viscount, unhappy with the mercury pills meant to cure his syphilis, demands a refund while the young prostitute next to him dabs an open sore on her mouth, an early sign of syphilis.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A23_389
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,9Mb) / 17,0in x 13,7in / 5092 x 4118 (300dpi)