The Beggar's Opera 1729

"The Beggar's Opera" (1729), painted by English artist William Hogarth, depicts a theatrical scene, likely from the popular play of the same name. The scene is set within a prison, featuring several individuals, including a couple, a man in a red jacket, and an array of onlookers, suggesting a performance is taking place. Hogarth's "The Beggar's Opera" is a prime example of his satirical style, often employed to comment on social and political issues of the time. This painting is now housed at the Yale Centre For British Art at Yale University.