Not on display

H Beard Print Collection

Print
ca. 18th century - 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Full length portrait of Mr. Garrick in the character of Richard the III. The inscription on the print reads: 'Richard the Third, To the right honourable Baroness Howe, This print representing Garrick, in the character of Richard the III, in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Field, is dedicated by her ladyship most obedient humble servant, John Boultbee'.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Full length portrait of Mr. Garrick in the character of Richard the III, in the memorable battle of Bosworth Field, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Full length portrait of Mr. Garrick in the character of Richard the III, in the memorable battle of Bosworth Field.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 55.6cm
  • Print size width: 39.6cm
  • Total including mount height: 75.2cm
  • Total including mount width: 54.6cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceRichard III
Summary
Full length portrait of Mr. Garrick in the character of Richard the III. The inscription on the print reads: 'Richard the Third, To the right honourable Baroness Howe, This print representing Garrick, in the character of Richard the III, in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Field, is dedicated by her ladyship most obedient humble servant, John Boultbee'.
Other number
F.16-8 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.38-2009

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Record createdJanuary 7, 2009
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