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Mr. Gay, Author of the Beggar's Opera
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Mr. Gay, Author of the Beggar's Opera

Date1727-1732
Artist/Maker William Aikman
Artist/Maker F. Kyte
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white mezzotint with some line engraving
DimensionsOH: 13"; OW: 9 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-94
DescriptionLower margin reads: "W. Aikeman pinx./ E. Kyte fec.t/ M.r Gay, Author of the Beggar's Opera./ His Epitaph wrote by himself./ Life is a Jest, & all things show it,/ I thought so once, but now I know it./ Sold by P. Griffin Map and/ Printseller and y.e Globe Tavern/ FleetStreet"