Marriage Of Convenience Collection

193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81633 193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20.3x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082157 The filiation, plate 57 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81676 193-0082157 The filiation, plate 57 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

La Filiacion, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint)
3112271 La Filiacion, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 32x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071400 A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.9x39.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Raison - a French couple failing to communicate (colour photo)
2804529 Raison - a French couple failing to communicate (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raison - a French couple failing to communicate)

The Misalliance, 1866 (oil on canvas)
SRM92427 The Misalliance, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Karneev, Akim Egorovich (1833-96); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS44935 A Rakes Progress V: The Rake marrying an Old Woman, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Filiation (La Filiacion), 1799 (etching)
1071368 The Filiation (La Filiacion), 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.6x15.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Plate 75 from Los Caprichos : Is there no one to untie us? (No hay quien nos desate?), 1799

Married to an Old Maid, plate V from A Rakes Progress, from The
KW281822 Married to an Old Maid, plate V from A Rakes Progress, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

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"Marriage of Convenience: A Sacrifice or a Strategy?" In the world of art, various masterpieces have depicted the concept of a "marriage of convenience. " From Francisco Goya's haunting etchings in Los caprichos to William Hogarth's satirical engravings in Marriage a la Mode, these works offer glimpses into an intriguing social phenomenon. The paintings and prints capture the complexities and consequences that arise when two individuals unite for reasons other than love. Goya's plate 14 from Los caprichos, titled "What a sacrifice. " portrays the somber reality faced by those forced into such unions. The etching reflects the despair and resignation felt by individuals who find themselves trapped in marriages devoid of affection or compatibility. Similarly, plate 57 from Los caprichos, known as "The filiation, " highlights how societal expectations can overshadow genuine emotions within marital bonds. Hogarth's series Marriage a la Mode delves deeper into this theme with Plate VI depicting "The Lady's Death. " In this engraving, we witness the tragic consequences that may result from marrying solely for financial gain or social status. The oil painting version also captures this sentiment vividly. Moving forward through time, Raison - a French couple failing to communicate (a color photo) serves as a reminder that even modern relationships can fall victim to similar circumstances. It emphasizes how miscommunication and lack of emotional connection can erode any marriage. Meanwhile, Gustave Courbet’s Misalliance showcases an oil painting where societal pressures force couples together despite their differences. This piece explores the repercussions endured when personal desires are disregarded for external expectations. William Hogarth returns with his iconic A Rake’s Progress series; Plate 5 depicts "The Rake marrying an Old Woman. " Here we witness another facet of marriage driven by ulterior motives rather than love—a cautionary tale about choosing partners based on superficial qualities alone.