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

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The Beggar's opera: on trial for robbery, Captain Macheath stands in shackles in Newgate prison, while two of his lovers (Polly Peachum and Lucy Lockit) plead for his life. Engraving by W. Blake after W. Hogarth, 1st July 1790.
William HogarthDate: 1 July 1790Reference: 579429i