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Beggars Opera/Mr. Vernon in the Character of Mackheath.

Print
1777 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved portrait showing Joseph Vernon (1737/8-1782), as Mackheath in the third Act of The Beggars Opera, by John Gay (1685–1732), 1777. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBeggars Opera/Mr. Vernon in the Character of Mackheath. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Engraved portrait showing Joseph Vernon (1737/8-1782), as Mackheath in the third Act of The Beggars Opera, by John Gay (1685–1732), 1777. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraved portrait showing Joseph Vernon (1737/8-1782), as Mackheath in the third Act of The Beggars Opera, by John Gay (1685–1732), 1777.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.4cm
  • Width: 10.6cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceBeggars Opera
Summary
Engraved portrait showing Joseph Vernon (1737/8-1782), as Mackheath in the third Act of The Beggars Opera, by John Gay (1685–1732), 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.2478-2013

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Record createdJune 13, 2013
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