Old World Portraits
Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio
Benjamin Vandergucht
A striking 18th-century portrait capturing the dramatic flair and elaborate costume of celebrated actor Henry Woodward in character.
David Garrick as Richard III
William Hogarth
1745 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This masterwork by William Hogarth captures the intense drama of the theater through a powerful, emotive portrait.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1745, William Hogarth's portrait of his friend David Garrick in Shakespeare's Richard III is a landmark of theatrical painting. The work captures the pivotal moment the King awakens from a nightmare, blending psychological depth with the masterfully rendered textures of ermine, velvet, and armor.
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