Mr. Garrick in the character of King Richard
Print
1777 (published)
1777 (published)
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| Place of origin |
Portrait of 'Mr. Garrick in the character of King Richard', 1777, Harry Beard Collection.
David Garrick (1717-1779) was recognised during his lifetime as one of the greatest actors ever in both comedy and tragedy. He was born in Hereford, came to London in 1737 to work as a wine merchant but made his London debut as an actor at Goodman's Fields as Richard III in 1741. He managed the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 1747 until 1776 and was depicted in many of his most famous roles during his lifetime, especially in paintings by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810).
David Garrick (1717-1779) was recognised during his lifetime as one of the greatest actors ever in both comedy and tragedy. He was born in Hereford, came to London in 1737 to work as a wine merchant but made his London debut as an actor at Goodman's Fields as Richard III in 1741. He managed the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 1747 until 1776 and was depicted in many of his most famous roles during his lifetime, especially in paintings by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810).
Object details
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| Title | Mr. Garrick in the character of King Richard (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of 'Mr. Garrick in the character of King Richard', 1777, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Hand coloured engraved portrait of David Garrick in Richard III. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Richard III |
| Summary | Portrait of 'Mr. Garrick in the character of King Richard', 1777, Harry Beard Collection. David Garrick (1717-1779) was recognised during his lifetime as one of the greatest actors ever in both comedy and tragedy. He was born in Hereford, came to London in 1737 to work as a wine merchant but made his London debut as an actor at Goodman's Fields as Richard III in 1741. He managed the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 1747 until 1776 and was depicted in many of his most famous roles during his lifetime, especially in paintings by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810). |
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| Accession number | S.639-2013 |
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| Record created | February 8, 2013 |
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