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David Garrick ('Mr Garrick in the Character of Richard III')

12 of 55 portraits of David Garrick

by Charles Grignion, by and after William Hogarth
line engraving, published 20 June 1746 (1741)
16 3/8 in. x 20 1/8 in. (416 mm x 512 mm) plate size; 18 1/8 in. x 22 1/4 in. (461 mm x 565 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D34378

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Sitterback to top

David Garrick (1717-1779), Actor, playwright and theatre manager. Sitter associated with 55 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Charles Grignion (1716-1810), Engraver. Artist associated with 3 portraits.
William Hogarth (1697-1764), Painter and engraver. Artist associated with 125 portraits, Sitter associated with 19 portraits.

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NPG D34381: David Garrick ('Mr Garrick in the Character of Richard III') (impression from same plate as)
NPG D8363: David Garrick as Richard III (based on same portrait)