David Garrick

David Garrick by Thomas Gainsborough
Artist
Thomas Gainsborough
Style
Rococo
Genre
Portrait
"David Garrick" is a portrait painted in 1770 by Thomas Gainsborough, showcasing the renowned English actor-manager at the height of his fame. Executed in Oil on Canvas, this portrait captures Garrick in a relaxed, natural pose, reflecting the elegance of the Rococo style, known for its ornate and graceful qualities. Exhibited at the Royal Academy, the painting was created in Bath, and diarist Horace Walpole described it as "very like," emphasizing its realistic character.

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