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After William Hogarth (1697-1764)

The Beggar's Opera. published 1 Jul 1790

RCIN 811454

The Beggar's Opera

After William Hogarth (1697-1764)

The Beggar's Opera published 1 Jul 1790

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Outline of the painting of performance of Beggar's Opera in 1727, with key to actors and audiencce: Walker, Hall, Hippisley, Egleton, Ds/Bolton, D/Bolton, Paunceford, Fagg, Rich, Cook, Henley, Gage, d'Arcy, Robinson, Gay.

Provenance

Probably the impression purchased by George IV from Colnaghi & Co. in 1829 (Royal Archives GEO/MAIN/28383, 1 June 1829, 'Beggars Opera proof, Hogarth' for £1 1s)
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection William Hogarth (1697-1764)
(artist)

Search the collection Boydell, J.& J., 90 Cheapside & Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, London
(publisher)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Thomas Walker (d. 1744)

Search the collection Mr Hall

Search the collection Hippisley, John (d.1748)

Search the collection Sarah Egerton [w.Daniel E] (1782-1847)

Search the collection Lavinia Paulet, Duchess of Bolton (1710-60)

Search the collection Charles Paulet, 3rd Duke of Bolton (1685-1754)

Search the collection Major Paunceford

Search the collection Rich, John (1692-1761)

Search the collection Lady Jane Cook (active 1727)

Search the collection Anthony Henley (d. 1711)

Search the collection Sir Robert Fagg (active 1727)

Search the collection Lord Gage (active 1727)

Search the collection Sir Conyers D'Arcy (active1727)

Search the collection Robinson, Thomas

Search the collection Mr Cock

Search the collection John Gay (1685-1732)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching
Groupings
Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Music
Opera
The Beggar's Opera [Gay] - Actors/Actresses in Roles
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
Drama
Dramatists

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