Beggar's Opera, Act III
Beggar's Opera, Act III

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Beggar's Opera, Act III,

1790

William Blake, 1757–1827; born and died London, England
after William Hogarth, 1697–1764; born and died London, England
Published by John Boydell, British, 1719–1804
x1988-103

Information

Title
Beggar's Opera, Act III
Dates

1790

Maker
William Blake
after William Hogarth
Published by John Boydell
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
plate: 45.3 x 58.3 cm (17 13/16 x 22 15/16 in.) sheet: 49 × 65.5 cm (19 5/16 × 25 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William H. Walker II
Object Number
x1988-103
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Inscribed in plate below image, left to right: Paitned by W.m Hogarth / Engraved by W.m Blake Titled and inscribed in plate below image, center: BEGGAR’S OPERA, ACT III. / “When my hero in Court appears, &c.” / From the Original Picture, in the Collection of his Grace the Duke of Leeds. / Publish’d July 1st 1790, by J. & J. Boydell Cheapside & at the Shakspeare [sic] Gallery Pall Mall London. Inscribed in plate, lower left: Size of the Picture 21 (I). by 30 (I). long.
Reference Numbers
Russell 71
Culture
British, European
Type
engravings, etchings, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
etching (printing process)
Subject
actors, performances, beggars, figures (representations), operas, prisons

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