The Enraged Musician

William Hogarth

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bustling street scene full of noise and activity. In the center, a woman carries a large vessel on her head while others around her are engaged in various activities, like playing musical instruments and making noises. On the left, a man leans out of a window. The background shows architectural elements like a church steeple and buildings. There are several objects on the ground and in the hands of the figures, hinting at daily life and trades happening in the street.