Artwork
The Enraged Musician
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.
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.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
