Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III

Print made by William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British, Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III, 1746

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Creator:

Print made by William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
Print made by Charles Grignion, 1717–1810
after William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764

Title:

Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III

Date:

1746

Materials & Techniques:

Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 17 1/2 × 22 1/4 inches (44.5 × 56.5 cm), Plate: 16 1/2 × 20 5/8 inches (41.9 × 52.4 cm), Image: 15 1/8 × 19 7/8 inches (38.4 × 50.5 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "1"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower right: "750 | B1828"

Lettered inside image, lower left: "Jockey of Norfolk | be not so bold | For Dicken thy Master | is bought & sold."; below image, lower center: "Mr: Garrick in the Character of Richard the 3d: | Shakespear. Act 5. Scene 7"; lower left: "Painted by Wm.: Hogarth. | Publish'd according to Act of Parliamt. June 20th. 1746."; lower right: "Engrav'd by Wm: Hogarth & C. Grignion."

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