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Description

William Hogarth (1697-1764)

David Garrick in the Character of Richard III
etching and engraving by Charles Grignion, published 1746
41 x 51cm;
together with Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn
etching and engraving, 1738, 44 x 56cm;
and two additional smaller prints after Hogarth (4)



Provenance:
The collection of Alan Barlow (1926-2005), thence by descent



Strolling Actresses is on laid paper. Richard III has no discernible feature to the paper; the two other smaller prints are later impressions.

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