Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III

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Print made by Charles Grignion, 1717–1810, British, Mr. Garrick in the Character of Richard III, 1746

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Creator:: Print made by Charles Grignion, 1717–1810
and William Hogarth, born in London, England, 1697; active in England; died in London, England, 1764
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:: Etching and engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 16 5/8 × 20 3/4 inches (42.2 × 52.7 cm), Image: 15 1/4 × 19 7/8 inches (38.7 × 50.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: 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."; lower right: "Engrav'd by Wm: Hogarth and C. Grignion."; lower left: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliamt. June 20th. 1746."
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B1981.25.1457
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:: literary theme
Associated People:: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616), playwright and poet
Garrick, David (1717–1779), actor and playwright
Access:: Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42077
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