CAPTAIN MACHEATH
£75.00
Original 1832 15 7/8 inch x 10 5/8 inch Mezzotint titled CAPTAIN MACHEATH
Captain Macheath is a fictional character who appears both in John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera (1728).
From a painting by Henry Liverseege (1803 – 1832).
Print by William James Ward
Published by John Clowes Grundy, (1806 – 1867) 4, Exchange Street, Manchester & Moon, Boys & Graves, (1827 – 1836) Pall Mall, London
Inscription below the title: “To Benjamin Hick Esq., Bolton / This print from the Original Picture in his collection is respectfully dedicated by / The Publishers / London, Published Augst 1832, by Moon, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall and J.C. Grundy, Manchester
The mezzotint is in very good condition with age-related toning and minor defects from handling.
Availability: 1 in stock
