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Captain Macheath Upbraided by Polly and Lucy in the Beggar's Opera
Gilbert Stuart Newton
A dramatic scene from The Beggar's Opera, featuring Captain Macheath between his two rivals in a moody prison setting.
The Beggar's Opera
William Hogarth
1729 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and detailed theatrical tableau from John Gay’s celebrated play, captured with William Hogarth’s signature narrative wit.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1729, this work by William Hogarth depicts a climactic scene from John Gay’s 'The Beggar’s Opera.' Set within the Newgate Prison, the composition features the highwayman Macheath flanked by Lucy Lockit and Polly Peachum, surrounded by a cast of onlookers in a meticulously rendered stage setting.
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