![Casey in the character of MacHeath. Beggars Opera Act II Scene XII. How happy could I be with either, / Were t'other dear Charmer away, / But while you thus teaze [sic] me together, / To neither a Word will I say./](/IIIF/000290000/000286739/vtls000286739_001.jp2/full/800,/0/default.jpg)
Casey in the character of MacHeath. Beggars Opera Act II Scene XII.
How happy could I be with either, / Were t'other dear Charmer away, / But while you thus teaze [sic] me together, / To neither a Word will I say./
D.Craig Invt. ; R.Rylot Sculp.
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| Summary: | Casey, (18th century), a squinting beggar boy; whole length, nearly full face, wearing rags, without shoes, holding a chain in left hand, right hand on chest under torn coat, standing between Polly Peachum and Lucy Lockit in the character of Macheath in the "Beggar's Opera"; rectangular frame. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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[London] :
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by J.Gapper Printseller, at No.56 New Bond Street,
[17--].
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| Notes: | Inscribed under title on sheet: "Price Six pence". First name of the sitter unknown. Two impressions of the same print available. See EP CASE (1) III for more details on other impression. Physical description: 1 print : line ; image 21.4 x 30.3 cm., plate mark 24.5 x 32.1 cm., sheet 28 x 36.5 cm. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M.Elmes. - Dublin 1937, p.36. more |
| Credits: | Engraving attributed to R. Rylot, after an original painting by D. Craig. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EP CASE (1A) III |
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Prints & Drawings |
Reproduction Rights owned by National Library of Ireland.
