Mr. Blanchard, Mrs. Davenport and Miss M. Tree as Peachum, Mrs Peachum and Polly in the Beggar's Opera
Print
early 19th century (printed)
early 19th century (printed)
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Whole-length group portrait. On the right of the scene is Mr. William Blanchard in the character of Peachum, seated, turned to front and facing to left. In his left hand he holds a bottle, which he rests on his knee, and is pointing with his right hand across Miss Davenport, who is seated, to Miss Tree, who is kneeling and holding Miss Davenport's hand. The scene takes place in an interior.
Object details
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| Title | Mr. Blanchard, Mrs. Davenport and Miss M. Tree as Peachum, Mrs Peachum and Polly in the Beggar's Opera (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Whole-length group portrait of William Blanchard, Mrs. Davenport and Miss M. Tree in the Beggar's Opera by John Gay. Engraving by Conrad Cooke after George Clint, early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Whole-length group portrait. On the right of the scene is Mr. William Blanchard in the character of Peachum, seated, turned to front and facing to left. In his left hand he holds a bottle, which he rests on his knee, and is pointing with his right hand across Miss Davenport, who is seated, to Miss Tree, who is kneeling and holding Miss Davenport's hand. The scene takes place in an interior. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Painted by G. Clint, A.R.A. Engraved by Conrad Cooke. Mr. Blanchard. Mrs. Davenport. & Miss M. Tree as Peachum Mrs Peachum & Polly. Vide- Beggars Opera' (Lettered) |
| Production | Attribution note: Proof with open letters |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Literary reference | John Gay's <i>The Beggar's Opera</i> |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 27582 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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