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