Print made by Charles Grignion, 1717–1810, Britishand William Hogarth, 1697–1764, Britishafter William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British
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)
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