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1975-89, Print
David Garrick Esq.r
1975-89, Print

David Garrick Esq.r

Date1769
After work by Thomas Gainsborough
Engraver Valentine Green
Publisher John Boydell
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1975-89
DescriptionTitle reads: "DAVID DGARRICK Esq.r"
Lower margin reads" T. Gainsborough Pinxit./ Published April 2.nd 1769/ By J. Boydell Cheapside N.o 90/ Val. Green fecit"
Label TextDavid Garrick (1717-1779) was a famous and influential English actor and playwright who entertained audiences throughout the 18th century. In this mezzotint, based on a painting by Thomas Gainsborough, Garrick leans against a monument to Shakespeare, a nod to the actor's hand in re-popularizing his work to audiences. He managed the Drury Lane theatre in London for 29 years, making it one of the most important and popular theatrical venues of its day.