David Garrick as Richard III by William Hogarth

Large scale work representing Richard in his tent on Bosworth Field, early morning before the battle has begun.

Details

Category:
Portrait
Medium:
Oil on canvas Dimensions: 190 x 205 cm
Art Fund grant:
£1,750 ( Total: £3,500)
Acquired in:
1956
Vendor:
Agnew's

David Garrick (1717-1779) was a great friend of the artist.

Provenance

Painted for Mr Duncombe, Duncombe Park; by descent; the Earl of Feversham.

Venue details

Walker Art Gallery William Brown Street, Liverpool Merseyside L3 8EL 0151 478 4199 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

Entry details

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