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David Garrick as Richard III

William Hogarth (English, 1697–1764)
Charles Grignion (English, 1717–1810)
After: William Hogarth (English, 1697–1764)
English
Published 1746

Medium/Technique Engraving
Dimensions Platemark: 42 x 52.5 cm (16 9/16 x 20 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 44 x 54.2 cm (17 5/16 x 21 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP12018
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Paulson, 1965-70: 165; 1989: 165
InscriptionsLower left, in letterpress: Painting by Wm: Hogarth. / Publish'd according to Act of Parliamt. June 20th. 1746.
Lower center, in letterpress: Mr: Garrick in the Character of Richard the 3d: / Shakespear. Act 5. Scene 7
Lower right, in letterpress: Engrav'd by Wm: Hogarth & C. Grignion.
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1897, sold by Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)

NOTES:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.