Oval portrait of David Garrick, 1776. Artist: J Collyer

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Oval portrait of David Garrick, 1776. Wearing a short wig, coat and waistcoat and holding a book, with ornamental surround containing scrolls, mask, dagger and a lyre, to signify his acting profession.

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Size: 3673px × 4755px
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Photo credit: © The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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