The Enraged Musician

1741

William Hogarth

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William Hogarth

Artist, English, 1697 - 1764

This is a drawing of a bustling street scene full of noise and activity. In the center, a woman carries a large vessel on her head while others around her are engaged in various activities, like playing musical instruments and making noises. On the left, a man leans out of a window. The background shows architectural elements like a church steeple and buildings. There are several objects on the ground and in the hands of the figures, hinting at daily life and trades happening in the street.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(R.E. Lewis, CA,, 14 April 1993); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

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Bibliography

1965

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970: no. 158, ii/iii.

1989

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. Third edition. London, 1989: no. 152, ii/iii

Inscriptions

upper left in image: THE SIXTY SECOND DAY / COMEDIANS / the / RE ROYAL / BEGGARS / OPERA / Macheath by / WALKER / Polly... by Mis FENTON / PEACHUM by Mr. HIPPISLEY ... / ... VIVAT REX; lower right in image: Design'd, Engrav'd & Publish'd by
Wm. Hogarth Nov.br the 30th, 1741. According to Act of Parliament--Price 3 Shillings; lower center in plate: THE ENRAGED MUSICIAN.

Wikidata ID

Q77259298

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