The Beggar's opera: on trial for robbery, Captain Macheath stands in shackles in Newgate prison, while two of his lovers (Polly Peachum and Lucy Lockit) plead for his life. Engraving by W. Blake after W. Hogarth, 1st July 1790.

  • Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
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1 July 1790
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579429i
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The Beggar's opera: on trial for robbery, Captain Macheath stands in shackles in Newgate prison, while two of his lovers (Polly Peachum and Lucy Lockit) plead for his life. Engraving by W. Blake after W. Hogarth, 1st July 1790. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London (Cheapside & Pall Mall) : J. & J. Boydell, 1 July 1790.

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1 print : engraving ; image 40.3 x 54 cm

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Beggar's opera act III. Painted by Wm. Hogarth. Engraved by Wm. Blake.

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Wellcome Collection 579429i

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