Thomas Walker as Captain Macheath in the Beggar's Opera

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Title

Thomas Walker as Captain Macheath in the Beggar's Opera

Subject

Gay, John, 1685-1732. Beggar's opera

London (England)--Covent Garden Theater

Walker, Thomas [1698-1744]

Benefit performances--History--18th century

Description

Macheath stands shackled in prison with four other characters around him. The prison wall and barred window are behind him.

Creator

Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Beggar's opera

Source

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Publisher

University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

Rights

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Format

JPG

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

embta2013-00075

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Text

For the benefit of M Walker.

Theater Royal
Covent Garden.