Beggars Opera Collection

William Hogarths, The Beggars Opera Burlesqued
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth s, The Beggars Opera Burlesqued

A Beggar's Opera staged in London
3118893 A Beggar's Opera staged in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Beggar's Opera staged in London. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mrs C F Jones as Lucy Locket in the Beggars Opera (engraving)
584362 Mrs C F Jones as Lucy Locket in the Beggars Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Beggars Opera (engraving)
3629802 The Beggars Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beggars Opera. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870)

The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451162 The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Playbill for the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, 1828 (engraving)
2495161 Playbill for the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, 1828 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Beggars Opera Burlesqued (engraving)
2905818 The Beggars Opera Burlesqued (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beggars Opera Burlesqued. A burlesque of John Gays popular ballad opera)

Beggars Opera, Act III: "When my hero in Court appears, etc"
1071398 Beggars Opera, Act III: " When my hero in Court appears, etc", 1790 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 43.4x53.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Bravuras, Rival Syrens or John Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath, pub
2489936 Bravuras, Rival Syrens or John Bulls rehearsal of Capt. Macheath, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Lavinia Fenton, as Polly Peachum (engraving)
3632529 Lavinia Fenton, as Polly Peachum (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavinia Fenton, as Polly Peachum)

Macheath with Lucy and Polly (engraving)
2808087 Macheath with Lucy and Polly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macheath with Lucy and Polly.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of John Beard (c. 1717-91), actor and vocalist
DEC84528 Portrait of John Beard (c.1717-91), actor and vocalist by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 73.7x61.6 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

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, Act III, July 1, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790

The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790

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

The Enraged Musician (engraving)
XJF397633 The Enraged Musician (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Richs Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden, 1732 (etching)
XJF3058145 Richs Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden, 1732 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving)
XJF393891 First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Enraged Musician, 1741 (engraving)
XYC252288 The Enraged Musician, 1741 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 35.9x40.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA; Transfer from the School of Music; English

THE BEGGARs OPERA, c1768. Playbill for a production of The Beggars Opera in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, c1768

THE BEGGARs OPERA, 1920. Sheet music cover using a design by Clovat Fraser from a 1920 London production of John Gays " The Beggars Opera", 1728

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"The Beggars Opera: A Timeless Tale of Love, Deception, and Satire" Step into the world of 18th-century London with William Hogarth's iconic masterpiece, "The Beggars Opera. " This burlesqued opera captivates audiences with its witty commentary on society's vices and virtues. Immerse yourself in the enchanting portrayal of Lucy Locket by Mrs C F Jones, as she brings this beloved character to life. The delicate engravings beautifully depict the essence of "The Beggars Opera, " showcasing the intricate details that make it a timeless work of art. Hogarth's satirical genius shines through in his illustration titled "The Enraged Musician, " capturing the chaos and absurdity within society. The playbill from Theatre Royal Covent Garden in 1828 transports you back to a time when this opera was at its peak popularity. Experience the hilarity unfold in "The Beggars Opera Burlesqued" engraving, where every scene is filled with bravuras and rival syrens competing for attention. Lavinia Fenton steals hearts as Polly Peachum, her enchanting presence leaving an indelible mark on this production. Macheath takes center stage alongside Lucy and Polly in another captivating engraving, showcasing their complex love triangle. John Beard's remarkable portrayal as both actor and vocalist adds depth to Macheath's character. In Act III of "Beggars Opera, " witness Blake’s artistic brilliance come alive through his evocative illustrations dating back to 1788-1790. These images transport us into a world where heroes face their reckoning amidst political turmoil. "The Beggars Opera" continues to resonate today as it did centuries ago – reminding us that beneath societal facades lie universal themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It serves as a testament to Hogarth’s enduring legacy while shedding light on the timeless human condition.