Which of these is a pictorial example of satire-the effort to improve society by humorous criticism of its folly and foibles?
A) Jacques-Louis David's Oath of the Horatii
B) Francois Boucher's Toilet of Venus
C) William Hogarth's The Marriage Contract
D) Greuze's The Bride of the Village

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William Hogarth's The Marriage Contract is a satirical painting that criticizes the superficiality of the upper-class in Britain during the 18th century. The painting shows a wealthy aristocrat marrying a young woman who is clearly more interested in the money and status that come with the marriage than the man himself. The painting uses humor and exaggeration to criticize the values of the upper-class, making it an example of satire.

Which of These Is a Pictorial Example of Satire-The Effort