Not on display

Print

ca. 18th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print by William Walker of David Garrick, 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).

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print by William Walker, London, ca. 18th century, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of David Garrick lying on a chaise longue and the lines "I from the Orient wing'd my flight / Conducted by a beam of light / And lo! I come in all my charms / O! Garrick take me to thy Arms" are printed beneath.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9cm
  • Width: 13.7cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subject depicted
Summary
Print by William Walker of David Garrick, 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).
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.719-2013

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Record createdFebruary 27, 2013
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