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The Beggars Opera, c. 1731 (oil on canvas)
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The Beggars Opera, c. 1731 (oil on canvas)
BIR189836 The Beggars Opera, c.1731 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 49.2x56.6 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Macheath, a highwayman has been arrested for robbery and taken to Newgate Prison; Lucy, his lover (on left) and Polly, his wife (on right) plead for his life; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23199984
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Act Iii Audience Beggar Beggars Criminal Entertainer Performer Scene 2 Theatrical
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This print captures a dramatic scene from "The Beggars Opera" by William Hogarth, painted in 1731. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 49.2x56.6 cm, is housed in the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery. In this particular moment of the play, Macheath, a notorious highwayman, finds himself imprisoned for his crimes at Newgate Prison. On the left side of the composition stands Lucy, his lover, while Polly, his wife, pleads for his life on the right side. Their expressions are filled with desperation and anguish as they implore for mercy. "The Beggars Opera" written by John Gay between 1728-1732 during the Georgian era, was an immensely popular theatrical production that captivated audiences of its time. This painting beautifully depicts Act III Scene 2 where emotions run high and tensions escalate. Hogarth's masterful brushwork brings to life each character's unique personality and their connection to Macheath's fate. The actors' performances are brilliantly captured within this frame as they portray beggars and entertainers struggling against societal constraints. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of art from Bridgeman Images' collection without commercial intent or use mentioned here - we cannot help but be transported back to a time when theater was not only a form of entertainment but also an avenue for social commentary and reflection on human nature itself.
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