'Theatrical Mendicants, Relieved ...', 1809. Artist: James Gillray

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'Theatrical Mendicants, Relieved ...', 1809. John Kemble, with his brother Charles and his sister Sarah Siddons in tears, begging outside Northumberland House and receiving a draft for 10,000 pounds. Covent Garden Theatre is burning in the background.

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