Mr. Garrick in the character of King Lear [graphic] / G. Francis.
1810
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Title
Mr. Garrick in the character of King Lear [graphic] / G. Francis.
Created/published
1810.
Description
1 painting : oil on canvas, framed ; 45.7 x 59 cm framed + frame ca. 20 x 24.5 in.
Associated name
Francis, George, 1790-1893, artist.
Wilson, Benjamin, 1721-1788, artist.
Spooner, Charles, 1720?-1767, printmaker.
Wilson, Benjamin, 1721-1788, artist.
Spooner, Charles, 1720?-1767, printmaker.
Material base
canvas
Note
Signed and dated "G Francis 1810" lower right, within the faux margin
Based on a 1761 engraving of the painting by Benjamin Wilson, presumably the one published by John Ryal and engraved by Charles Spooner after a drawing by Richard Houston because the shape of the lightning bolt and the lettering style match.
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Based on a 1761 engraving of the painting by Benjamin Wilson, presumably the one published by John Ryal and engraved by Charles Spooner after a drawing by Richard Houston because the shape of the lightning bolt and the lettering style match.
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
Exhibited
Washington, DC, Folger Shakespeare Library, May 2017- February 2018. Painting Shakespeare.
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library ART 267631
Place of creation/publication
United States
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ART 267631 (rack C-1B)