The Beggars Opera Collection

The Beggars Opera, Polly Peachum (colour litho)
5209220 The Beggars Opera, Polly Peachum (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polly Peachum)

The Beggars Opera, Captain Macheath (colour litho)
5209227 The Beggars Opera, Captain Macheath (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Macheath)

The Beggars Opera, Scene, A Tavern near Newgate (colour litho)
5209221 The Beggars Opera, Scene, A Tavern near Newgate (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene, A Tavern near Newgate)

The Beggars Opera, Lucy Lockit (colour litho)
5209222 The Beggars Opera, Lucy Lockit (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucy Lockit)

The Beggars Opera, Peachum (colour litho)
5209228 The Beggars Opera, Peachum (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peachum)

The Beggars Opera, Lockit (colour litho)
5209225 The Beggars Opera, Lockit (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lockit)

The Beggars Opera, The Beggar (colour litho)
5209218 The Beggars Opera, The Beggar (colour litho) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beggar)

Beggars Opera, Act III, 1788 / 1790. Creator: William Blake
Beggars Opera, Act III, 1788/1790

A Scene from The Beggars Opera, 1728 / 1729. Creator: William Hogarth
A Scene from The Beggars Opera, 1728/1729

The Beggars Opera, 1729. Creator: William Hogarth
The Beggars Opera; The Beggars Opera, III, xi; Scene from the Beggars Opera, 1729

Scene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. Creator: William Hogarth
Scene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. The Beggars Opera is a ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch

The Beggars Opera, 1728. Creator: Unknown
The Beggars Opera, 1728. Formerly attributed to William Hogarth

Scene from the The Beggars Opera VI, 1731. Artist: William Hogarth
Scene from the The Beggars Opera VI, 1731. The Beggars Opera is a play by John Gay, first performed at the Lincolns Inn Theatre in London in 1728. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson

Part of a letter from John Gay to Dean Swift, c1728, (1840). Artist: John Gay
Part of a letter from John Gay to Jonathan Dean Swift, describing the success of the Beggars Opera, c1728, (1840). Illustration from Historical

The Stages Glory, 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Stage Medley, 18th century
The Stage Medley: representing the state of the town and the matchless merits of poet G---Polly Peachum and Captain Macheath, 18th century. Scenes from The Beggars Opera, written in 1728 by John Gay

CHAIR OF THE POET GAY. John Gay (30 June 1685 4 December 1732) was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggars Opera (1728), a ballad opera

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"The Beggars Opera: A Colorful Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption" Step into the world of "The Beggars Opera, " a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries. With its vibrant characters and gripping storyline, this opera takes us on a journey through the gritty streets of 18th-century London. Meet Polly Peachum, portrayed in a stunning color lithograph. Her beauty is matched only by her innocence as she navigates the treacherous world around her. Alongside her is Captain Macheath, another striking figure brought to life in vivid detail. His charm and roguish nature make him both irresistible and dangerous. In a scene set at a tavern near Newgate prison, we witness the clash between love and loyalty. Lucy Lockit, depicted in yet another captivating lithograph, finds herself torn between her affection for Macheath and her duty to her father Peachum. The tension rises as these complex characters face their own moral dilemmas. Speaking of Peachum and Lockit, their presence looms large throughout the story. Their colorful lithographs capture their cunning personalities perfectly - Peachum with his calculating gaze and Lockit with an air of authority. But it's not just about individual characters; it's about the grand spectacle unfolding before our eyes. William Blake's Act III depiction from 1788/1790 immerses us in the dramatic climax where all secrets are revealed and fates hang in balance. As we delve deeper into this enchanting tale, we cannot forget William Hogarth's contributions to its visual legacy. His scenes from 1728/1729 transport us back to Gay's original production with every brushstroke telling a thousand stories. And finally, let us acknowledge an unknown artist who first brought "The Beggars Opera" to life visually in 1728 - forever etching its place in history as an enduring work of art. "The Beggars Opera" is not just an opera.