David Garrick
Printmaker:
Watson, Thomas
Publisher:
Watson, Thomas
Publisher:
Dickinson, William
Painter:
Reynolds, Joshua
(After)
After the portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds (c.1779; Mannings, 706; Folger Shakespeare Library, 121, which is described by Martin Postle as 'a studio replica possibly with Reynolds's participation of the previous picture', i.e. Mannings, 705, 'The Prologue Portrait', National Trust, Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, 261). Seated half-length at a writing desk, facing front, turned slightly towards the left and looking out at the spectator. Books, ink well and quill and manuscript inscribed 'Prologue' are before him. Hands are clasped together on the desk. Wears a dark coat with lace at cuffs and at neck and a short, powdered wig. Set within a narrow rectangular frame.
Bequeathed by Charles Brinsley Marlay, 1912
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
18th Century#
Production date:
1779-03-18
AD 1779
Mezzotint. Proof before title and dedication. Lettered with production and publication details below image, to the left in italics: 'Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds.' and right: 'Engrav'd by Tho.s Watson.' and below in upright letters: 'London Publish'd March 18.th 1779, for Watson & Dickinson N.o 158 New Bond Street.' Inscribed in graphite on the verso: 'CBM [ref. to Charles Brinsley Marlay]' and a price: '£6.6.0'. P.37-1952 is an impression Goodwin's state III, after title and dedication.
Accession number: P.15108-R
Primary reference Number: 240136
Goodwin (Watson): 35.II
Chaloner Smith: 16.1/II
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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