Joseph Vernon as Macheath in "The Beggar's Opera"
The Beggar's Opera

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Descriptive Information

Title

Joseph Vernon as Macheath in "The Beggar's Opera"

Play

The Beggar's Opera

Date

1777

Role

Captain Macheath

Subject

Dimensions

Border 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.

Technique

Creator

Publisher

J. Bell

Description

Whole-length portrait, standing, holding glass. With text: "If thus a Man can Die, Much bolder with Brandy."

Rights

No Copyright - United States

ID Number

V541jo-04

Physical Collection

University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

Collection Title

Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920

Collection

Portraits of Actors

Title	Joseph Vernon as Macheath in "The Beggar's Opera"
Play	The Beggar's Opera
Date	1777
Role	Captain Macheath
Subject	Theater Performing arts Costume Composers Singers Actors Vernon, Joseph, 1737 or 8-1782
Dimensions	Border 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.
Technique	Etching Engraving
Creator	Thornthwaite Roberts, J.
Publisher	J. Bell
Description	Whole-length portrait, standing, holding glass. With text: "If thus a Man can Die, Much bolder with Brandy."
Rights	No Copyright - United States
ID Number	V541jo-04
Physical Collection	University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title	Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection	Portraits of Actors

Joseph Vernon as Macheath in "The Beggar's Opera"