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Beggar's Opera, act III
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| Caption | Beggar's Opera, act III. Theatrical scene after Hogarth's painting illustrating Gay's "The Beggar's Opera"; audience members shown seated in boxes to the left and right. In the center, the character of Macheath, a highwayman, stands in shackles; on either side of him, his wife and lover are kneeling before their respective fathers, pleading for intervention on Macheath's behalf. Artist/Engraver/Publisher: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764; Blake, William, 1757-1827; John and Josiah Boydell (Firm). Date: July 1, 1790. Sourced from Digital Commonwealth website. |
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| Creator | see caption |
| Artwork medium | 1 print: etching and engraving; plate mark 46 x 58 cm |
| Credit | Boston Public Library |
| Terms of use | No known copyright restrictions |
| Search stock images by keyword | Beggar's Opera act III Hogarth William 1697-1764 Blake, William, 1757-1827 John and Josiah Boydell Firm Theatrical productions Actors Theater audiences Etchings Engravings Portrait Group portraits |
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