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David Garrick (1717 - 1779) was the greatest British actor of the mid 18th century. He became famous from 1743 after his outstanding performance as Shakespeare's Richard III. He is shown here in the famous tent scene before the Battle of Bosworth, haunted by the ghosts of all those he had murdered.

Details

  • Title: David Garrick as Richard III
  • Creator: William Hogarth
  • Creator Lifespan: 1697/1764
  • Date Created: c. 1745
  • Location Created: London
  • Physical Dimensions: 190.5 cm x 250.8 cm
  • Rights: Purchased by the Walker Art Gallery with the assistance of the Art Fund in 1956
  • Medium: Oil paint; Canvas

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