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David Garrick as Richard III

William Hogarth, 1745

Large scale work representing Richard in his tent on Bosworth Field, early morning before the battle has begun. David Garrick (1717-1779) was a great friend of the artist.

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Title of artwork, date

David Garrick as Richard III, 1745

Date supported

1956

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

190 x 205 cm

Grant

1750

Total cost

3500

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