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Mrs Farrel as Capt. Macheath, in the Beggar's Opera

Print
1 June 1778 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting Mrs Farrel as Captain Macheath in The Beggar's Opera. Published by J. Bew on 1 June 1778. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMrs Farrel as Capt. Macheath, in the Beggar's Opera (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print depicting Mrs Farrel as Captain Macheath in The Beggar's Opera. Published by J. Bew on 1 June 1778. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraved portrait of Mrs Farrel, full-length portrait.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.9cm
  • Width: 7.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceThe Beggar's Opera
Summary
Print depicting Mrs Farrel as Captain Macheath in The Beggar's Opera. Published by J. Bew on 1 June 1778. Harry Beard Collection.
Collection
Accession number
S.198-2013

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Record createdJanuary 14, 2013
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