Who painted The Enraged Musician?

The Enraged Musician was painted by William Hogarth in 1741.

Where can I see The Enraged Musician?

The Enraged Musician is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Enraged Musician?

The Enraged Musician is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Enraged Musician?

Museum-quality prints of The Enraged Musician are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Enraged Musician

William Hogarth , 1741

The Enraged Musician is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Hogarth. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed: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.

About this work

Overview

The Enraged Musician is a 1741 print by William Hogarth, created using engraving and etching techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a violinist disrupted by the cacophony of street noise, highlighting the tension between the musician's serene art and the chaotic urban environment.

Technique & Style

Hogarth employed a combination of engraving and etching to produce the work, a technique that allowed for detailed and expressive renderings.

Context

The print comments on the challenges of artistic creation in a bustling city, contrasting the calm world of music with the noisy reality of urban life.