Mr Garrick as King Lear
Print
1779 (published)
1779 (published)
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Print 'Mr Garrick as King Lear' in Act III of Shakespeare's King Lear, published by Harrison and Co, London, 1779, 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 as King Lear (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print 'Mr Garrick as King Lear' in Act III of Shakespeare's King Lear, published by Harrison and Co, London, 1779, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Engraved portrait of David Garrick as King Lear in Act III of Shakespeare's play of the same title. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | King Lear |
| Summary | Print 'Mr Garrick as King Lear' in Act III of Shakespeare's King Lear, published by Harrison and Co, London, 1779, 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.713-2013 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2013 |
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