Portrait of David Garrick
- Artist
- Thomas Gainsborough
- Date
- 1770
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Portrait
The Portrait of David Garrick, painted in 1770 by Thomas Gainsborough, is a striking example of Oil on Canvas. This Portrait captures the renowned English actor-manager at the peak of his fame, showcasing Gainsborough’s mastery in rendering personality and elegance. Its gentle Rococo1 style is evident, highlighting the softness and grace characteristic of the period. Painted in Bath, the artwork was exhibited at the Royal Academy and widely appreciated for its realism, with diarist Horace Walpole remarking it was "very like" Garrick.
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