David Garrick as Hamlet
Print
ca. 18th century (published)
ca. 18th century (published)
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Mezzotint, 'David Garrick as Hamlet', London, ca. 18th century, 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). Garrick appeared for the first time as Hamlet in an August 12, 1742 and was his most performed tragic role. This mezzotint is after a painting by Benjamin Wilson of David Garrick in Act 1, scene 4, astronished and drawing back from the Ghost.
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). Garrick appeared for the first time as Hamlet in an August 12, 1742 and was his most performed tragic role. This mezzotint is after a painting by Benjamin Wilson of David Garrick in Act 1, scene 4, astronished and drawing back from the Ghost.
Object details
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| Title | David Garrick as Hamlet (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Mezzotint |
| Brief description | Print 'David Garrick as Hamlet', London, ca. 18th century, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Mezzotint of David Garrick as Hamlet. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Hamlet |
| Summary | Mezzotint, 'David Garrick as Hamlet', London, ca. 18th century, 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). Garrick appeared for the first time as Hamlet in an August 12, 1742 and was his most performed tragic role. This mezzotint is after a painting by Benjamin Wilson of David Garrick in Act 1, scene 4, astronished and drawing back from the Ghost. |
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| Accession number | S.715-2013 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2013 |
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