Mr. Walker in the character of Capn. Macheath [graphic]

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Title: Mr. Walker in the character of Capn. Macheath [graphic]
Alternative Title: Mr. Walker in the character of Captain Macheath
Creator: Faber, John, 1695?-1756, printmaker
Contributor: Ellys, John, 1700 or 1701-1757, artist.
Bowles, John, 1701-1779, publisher.
Published / Created: [1728]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for John Bowles, at No. 13 in Cornhill
Abstract: "Portrait of the actor Thomas Walker; slightly to right within oval frame, head turned to left, bust-length, wearing tricorn hat; in the character of Captain Macheath in Gay's 'The Beggar's Opera'''--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from caption below image.
Verse below image and surrounding title: "If Wit can please, or gallantry engage, Macheath may boast he justly charms [the] age...His Voice, his Looks, his Actions speak a Man."
Imprint from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: K,66.22.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text.
Provenance: Dramatis Personae, N.Y.C.; June 1994;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 33.0 x 26 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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